Darlington boss Dave Penney has made versatile Hereford United midfielder Rob Purdie his seventh summer signing. Purdie, 24, has agreed a two-year deal after turning down the chance to extend his stay at Edgar Street.
Purdie made more than 200 appearances for Hereford after joining from Leicester in August, 2002.
Hereford are also set to lose striker Andy Williams to Bristol Rovers but midfielder Sam Gwynne, 19, has signed a new 12-month contract with the Bulls.