We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is a moderate circular walk of approximately 5 miles, starting from the south side of Annfield Plain. From the carpark, we head into the Greencroft Heath Nature Reserve, where the autumn colours on the woodland path are very attractive. After a short loop, we leave the nature reserve and join the Sunderland to Consett cycle path. We head W, skirting the edge of Greencroft Industrial Park. We continue SE, following the footpath around Park Head Farm, and enjoying the views of the hills on the other side of the valley. There are some muddy sections and a few stiles on this route. We head downhill and along a bridle path into woodland. There is a short uphill stretch, before we turn NW towards the Greencroft Industrial Park and cycle path again, back towards Annfield Plain. Finally, we take a "walk in the park" past the village War Memorial and tennis courts, back to the carpark.
After the walk, refreshments will be available at the Lakeside Tearoom at Harperley Plant Centre, approximately 2 miles away: the postcode is DH9 9UB and What3Words is ///undercuts.period.cutback Directions are given below.
09.50 to meet and 10.00 to leave at the old Civic Centre carpark, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA.
10.30 at the carpark on Park Close, Annfield Plain, adjacent to the village Park. The postcode is DH9 7UR and What3Words is ///transcribes.insert.cats Please note that although there are 20 spaces in this carpark, it is well used, so please try and carshare where possible. Directions to Start Point from Chester le Street:- Follow the A693 towards and through Stanley, past Oxhill: continue until the next roundabout, where you turn R for Annfield Plain on the B6168; at the next junction, turn left onto Durham Rd and first left, signposted for the Park; turn right and then left down one of the terraced streets, to reach the carpark. Directions to Lakeside Tearoom, Harperley Plant Centre from Annfield Plain:- From the carpark, head back towards Durham Rd; turn left onto this main road; at the next mini roundabout, turn right to continue on the Front St for approx 0.5 mile; watch out for a signpost to turn right for West Kyo; continue along this road for approx 0.7 mile; just after a left hand bend in the road, you will see the sign for Harperley Plant Centre on your left - turn in here for the carpark.
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