We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Durham
An easy to moderate 7.5 mile walk, largely on good paths, and without any stiles. There will be a little mud in places, but nothing like the level some of you have “enjoyed” this year. We will start from a parking area near to the Weardale way and at the south side of Frankland Prison. Then head towards Aykley Heads and Wharton Park, before going to the market place in Durham City, from where we will begin our return. The walk will be a good mixture of open parkland, some fields and Durham City. We will have fine views over the city and the new lambs in the fields.
A shorter walk will also be made available.
9.50am to meet and 10.00am to leave, at the old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA
10.30am at the parking area near to Weardale way, at the southside of HMP Frankland. Directions: from the A167 southbound at the Pity Me roundabout, take the first exit on to Rotary Way, heading towards the Arnison Centre. Go straight on at the next roundabout (the entrance to the Arnison Centre is on your right). Turn right at the next roundabout on to Chester Low Road. At the next roundabout, turn left on to Finchale Road. After 0.7 mile take the road on the right immediately after a short row of houses on your right, next to the entrance to HMP Frankland. Keep to the right, past the entrance to the prison, and go through the car park at the side of the prison. Take the small, narrow, road ahead of you, on the right. After 0.4 mile there is a turn in to a small parking area on your right. The nearest postcode is DH1 5SQ, but this is for Dovecote Farm Boarding Kennels which is just after the parking area, so please check your map first. Parking is limited, so please carshare if possible. What3Words: ///officers.taskbar.recipient
