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Chester le Street Group

We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting at the bottom road near Penshaw monument we walk up the hill and down to the river wear. A long river walk followed by a short climb then a old railway track back. Then a walk through the woods. 

Sunday, 13 August 2023
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:20 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.2km / 7.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 27520 51928
Nearest postcode:
DH3 3UA
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

The old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 33529 54224
Nearest postcode:
SR4 9JX
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Start time:
10:30 am

Park on the road for Penshaw Farm shop but below the monument as near as possible.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking