We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Kenneth T.
St John's Chapel
A moderate, circular walk of 8 miles
We start the walk from the pretty village of St John's Chapel and immediately begin a steady and continuous ascent of 1200ft over 3 miles, crossing fields and moorland onto Newhouse Moor, taking in the picturesque views of Weardale
After the initial ascent, the remainder of the walk is a steady descent, taking us through Cowshill, following The River Wear back to St John's Chapel
There are approximately 8 stiles on this walk
A short walk option will be available on the day.
Directions to the start point:
Take preferred route from Chester le Street to Lanchester to join the A691
From the A691 at the E end of the village, join the B6296
Follow B6296 for approx 2.5 miles
Turn R onto Longedge Lane and follow for just over 3 miles
Turn R at A68 onto Rowley Bank and immediately L onto Whitehall
After just over 1 mile, keep L for Healeyfield Lane
After approx 5.5 miles, turn L onto B6278
After approx 3 miles (at Stanhope) turn R onto A689 and follow this road for approx 7 miles to St John’s Chapel. The public car park is on your left as you enter the village, just before the Farmer’s Auction Mart
Parking Free All Day
Toilets are available in the village, near to the start point
9.50am for 10.00am departure leaving the Civic Centre Car Park, Chester Le Street, DH3 3UA.
Start Time: 10.50am St John's Chapel Car Park - please note slightly later start time, to allow for extra travel time to St John's Chapel Nearest Postcode: DL13 1QG Grid Reference: NY88719 37897 What3Words: vivid.vessel.clear
