We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A moderate walk of approximately 7.5 miles, enjoying the lovely countryside and woodland of the Derwent valley. Starting in Rowlands Gill, we will head north east along the Derwent walk before beginning a steady, but very manageable, ascent west through Thornley Wood towards High Thornley. Almost(ish) all the ascent is done before we stop for lunch in the open countryside looking over Derwent Valley. We then continue west before turning south east at Spen Banks and following the path of the Spen Burn back into Rowlands Gill.
Dave Marshall has kindly offered to provide an option for a shorter walk if required.
The car park immediately in front of the Derwent Caravan park in Rowlands Gill (off Burnopfield Road), NE39 1LG What3words: home.themes.loved Heading into Rowlands Gill on the A694 from the A1, take the B6314 Burnopfield Road on your left, shortly after the Gardner & Wake Car Sales garage. Turn sharp left after 50 metres and follow the road down into the car park.
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