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Lumley Burn and the River Wear

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Overview

A walk along the River Wear at Chester le Street and along the wooded valley of the Lumley Burn

Friday, 23 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parking charges apply in the Riverside Park car park.   There is free street parking in Lancaster Terrace (DH3 3NW) which is about 300 yards away on the other side of the A167.

There will be a dog on the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28154 50934
Nearest postcode:
DH3 3PL
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Start time:
10:30 am

Riverside Park car park, Chester le Street (payable)

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