Walk Details:

New Date

confirmed

Event Type

Group Walk

Region / Area

Northern England / Durham

Local Group

Northumbria

Distance

20ml.

Start Time

08:30

Route

Car Park: Broompark Picnic Area PC: DH7 7RJ; GR NZ250415; W3W nail.marble.rips Lots of free parking No toilets

A grand tour of some of the best view points & history in & around the city of Durham starting with a visit to Bearpark Priory & returning through Gary’s Wood. A mix of countryside & urban walking taking in some less used footpaths & wherever possible avoiding traffic & pavements. Generally good footpaths.
There is an option of walking a shorter 11 mile route, breaking off at NZ256425. Please ask for details

General Notes

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED Although an urban walk, there is about 2200ft of ascents with quite a lot of short sharp climbs Dogs allowed Will mainly need to be on leads Several opportunities en route for toilet breaks & purchasing refreshments Drinks afterwards at the Stonebridge Inn - a short drive from the c.p There is an easy shortcut to the walk for anyone who only has the morning available or wants a shorter walk of 11 miles.

Contact

David Nicholson Tel: 07931264785

Email

walks.northumbria@ldwa.org.uk

Web Site

http://www.ldwa.org.uk/Northumbria

Start

NZ250415

Finish

NZ250415

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