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Chester-le-Street: an accessible 5000m stroll along the river

Summary

This is an easy 5000m walk that takes in Chester-le-Street Amateur Rowing Club, Durham County Cricket Club, Riverside Sports Complex and Riverside Park. It is pushchair and wheelchair friendly and there are refreshments and toilets in the park.
Difficulty:
Easy Access
Distance:
3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Walking time:
01h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Chester-le-Street Amateur Rowing Club

lat: 54.8517025

lon: -1.5611701

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