We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Angela Hamilton
Houghall Woods
The walk has two woods, bluebells and a river and is about 5 miles. We will walk from the car park of Amaani at the Pump House and walk through Houghall Woods, then a short urban walk to reach the river. We will then take the lower path in Pelaw Woods up to Old Durham walled garden. We will then head back down to the river and follow it back to the car park.
There are a few hills, one steep but short and there are a couple of minor roads to cross. There may be a bit mud in the wooded areas depending upon the amount of rain we get, however, it was minimal when I did the recce.
9.50am to meet and 10.00am to leave, at the old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA
Starting at the Amaani Pump House car park off the A177. Take the turning for the Pump House, pass the lay-by parking and the car park is a short distance along the lane on your right past a cafe. The postcode is DH1 3PJ which may take you round the back of Amaani. After the walk depending upon the weather we can either use the tea room which has outside seats or go round to the Poplar garden centre
