Weekly walks all year round, highly regarded footpath maintenance work and a great way to make new friends – three good reasons to join Hexham Ramblers!
Heather D.
This is a linear walk following a pilgrimage route of monks taking St Cuthbert's body (corse) to escape Viking attack.
Starting in Chester-le-Street, we follow the path alongside the river Wear and then through fields to Great Lumley and Finchale Priory (home of the 12-century pilgrim and hermit, St Godric). From Finchale the path passes Frankland prison then through fields to rejoin the riverside into Durham - with views of the castle and Durham Cathedral.
The return to Chester-le-Street is by public transport.
Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Heather D., through the 'Get in touch about this walk' box on the right hand side of this page above - and remember to include your mobile number in the e-mail. Please check your spam folder in case replies go there.
Booking opens on Monday, 16th March.
Please meet at Middle Chare car park (free on Sunday). This is located on Church Lane, opposite St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church in Chester-le-Street. Car sharing is advised. We try to offer an informal share from Hexham - please contact the walk leader if you are interested (driver or passenger). Drive time to Chester-le-Street from Hexham via the A69/A1 is approximately 40 minutes.
The return from Durham to Chester-le-Street is by bus (number 50 or 21 Angel), departing from Wharton Park/North Road 15.15; 15.23; and 15.53 arriving at the Lambton Arms PH 24 mins later, a three minute walk to Middle Chare car park.
