We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
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Hawthorn to Easington
Our walk on Thursday has both coast and country bringing with it some peace and quiet, with the exception of a few talking ramblers. The moderate route takes us from the outskirts of Hawthorn Village heading over to Easington Colliery. We cross Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve twice which means going down steps and back up the other side which are a bit muddy, there are about six stiles to negotiate, a couple of fields to cross that were just wet and a bit more mud along the route. Walking poles, gaiters or over trousers will be beneficial. I actually had sun and blue sky when I did the recce so had lovely views along the coast. We do cross the North Eastern Rail Line which is controlled with lights, pass the Hawthorn Viaduct and there will also be some snowdrops towards the end of the walk.
Directions from the Civic Centre to SR7 8SH: Travel to the A183, turn right to take the A1052 through Fence Houses and on to the B1284 under the A690. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Mill Terrace/North Road B1284. Coming to the double roundabout by Hetton Lyons school turn right then left onto Colliery lane B1285. Travel through Murton and past Dalton Park Outlet Centre. Keep to the middle lane as you travel through the traffic lights, under the A19 then taking a sharp right onto Stockton Road B1432. Keep going along the lane, past some houses and Richardsons Garden Centre, take the next left where signed for Hawthorn. Follow the lane, which bends to the left, for approx. ½ mile and park somewhere on the lane next to the picnic tables. Don’t turn into Hawthorn.
Coffee stop after the walk will be at Richardson’s Garden Centre. Stockton Road. SR7 8RW which you likely have passed on your way. It has a good sized cafe that has a good selection of food.
9.50am to meet for 10.00am departure, at the old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA
10.35am along unmarked lane (next to the picnic tables to the side of the lane) just after the north entrance to Hawthorn Village, SR7 8RW what3words ///pavement.castle.plump
