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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, 16 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

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28154 50934
Nearest postcode:
DH3 3PL
what3words:
button.hills.lives
Start time:
10:30 am

Riverside Park car park, Chester le Street (payable)

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