We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Brian Lambert
Derwent Valley area
A moderate 5 mile circular walk, with 3 stiles, starting in Burnopfield, climbing gently through Burnopfield woods to Mountsett, then going on to a hill top near White-le-Head with views over the Derwent Valley and towards the sea, weather permitting. The walk finishes at St Leonards, Leazes Villas NE16 6HW where light refreshments will be served. The walk is muddy, also please note there are nettles and brambles +++ so thick trousers are highly recommended. The vegetation is long and likely to be wet, so waterproofs should be considered. On the walk we will follow old wagonways and may come across wild orchids. No toilets or conveniences along the way, but there are plenty of bushes.
10.00 old Civic Centre car park, Chester-le-Street DH3 3UA
Unnamed road' leading to Cricket Terrace, Burnopfield, postcode NE16 6HG (please note the postcode is not accurate); W3W identify.snacking.motivator. There is limited car parking on this road. There is some additional parking at the cul-de-sac on Birch Cres about 100m to the south (W3W ballroom.focal.burglars) which can be accessed from Birch Cres. Directions from Chester-le-Street: Take the A693 to Stanley, then the B6173 to Pickering Nook. Cross the traffic lights and proceed down Syke Road to Burnopfield. At the junction with Front street, turn right and proceed for about 650m to 'Unnamed Road' which is on the right and is the 4th turn (about 200m) after Burnopfield School (and immediately before the left turn to Rowlands Gill). Please note the road surface is in a poor state.
