We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Allensford
This is a moderate route - approximately 5.5 miles - starting from Allensford Holiday Park. From the car park, we head west across the field and onto the A68 bridge that crosses the River Derwent. Once over the bridge, we pick up the footpath that runs east along the river bank, past a small wetland nature reserve and close to the outskirts of Bridgehill. We then head north towards the B6278 road and do a very brief section of road walking, before heading south, just before Snods Edge. We pass through some woodland and farmland before joining a quiet country lane for a short stretch. We then pick up a path along Holerow Fell, with great views of Hownsgill Viaduct, in the distance. Finally, we descend downhill, past the Derwent Manor Hotel and back over the river, to the start point. There are a few muddy stretches and some gentle climbing in places, but it is a relatively straightforward route.
After the walk, the cafe plan is the Cafe at Inn on the Park, which you can see at the entrance to Allensford Holiday Park.
09.50 to meet and 10.00 to leave, at the Old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA
10.35 in the public car park, adjacent to Allensford Holiday Park, DH8 9BA and What3Words reference:- ///power.dumpling.recall Directions from Chester le Street A693 through Stanley, towards Consett A692 towards Consett A691 towards Shotley Bridge From the top of Blackhill bank, follow A691 for approx 1 mile downhill Turn Left onto Pemberton Road at crossroads, just before main road bears to right and continue for almost 1.5 miles Turn Right into Allensford Holiday Park and then immediately Left for the public carpark. You will be able to see the cafe (where we will be heading after the walk) at the entrance to the Holiday Park.
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