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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

An easy(ish) walk of around 5 miles. Starting in Chester le Street, we head north towards the Wheatsheaf pub to pick up the Bridal path west. The route takes us through Newfield, Grange Villa and Pelton before returning to Chester le Street, where you have a wide choice of cafes for refreshments.

Thursday, 14 September 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 27520 51928
Nearest postcode:
DH3 3UA
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Start time:
10:30 am

The old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA If you are leaving your car here, there is a £1 charge for all day parking.

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