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Hetton Lyons Country Park to Seaton Bank Top
If you need a little bit of fresh air and to stretch your legs after all the Christmas celebrations, this one might be for you! It is a moderate circular route, of just under 6.5 miles. From the car park at the southern end of Hetton Lyons Country Park, we set out, passing the Stephenson Lake and then SE, on track towards Orchard Hill and Constitution Hill. When we meet the main road to Murton, we follow this for a short stretch to the outskirts of Murton. From there, we join the Ryhope to Hawthorn Rail Path and head NE, up to Seaton Bank Top. We then head W on a lane towards Sharpley Plantations and along field tracks towards Great Eppleton. From there, it is all downhill, towards the northern entrance to Hetton Lyons Country Park and back to the car park where we started.
Although much of this route is on tracks and lanes, there are some muddy stretches.
It is most unlikely that any cafes in the area will be open, therefore, please remember to bring some refreshments with you: we will find somewhere to stop, to top up on those Christmas goodies yet again! It is likely that we will do this back in the Country Park, towards the end of the walk.
09.55 to meet and 10.00 to leave, at the Old Civic Centre Car Park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA. Although I am not expecting many walkers, I will call by, just in case anyone needs a lift. It would be helpful if you could ring or text me, if that is the case.
10.30 at the car park on the south side of Hetton Lyons Country Park. The nearest postcode is DH5 0RH, which applies to the adjacent Hetton Lyons Industrial Estate. The What3Words reference is ///seasonal.newsreel.solids Please note that this is NOT the main car park for the Country Park, which is situated on the north side, near the cafe and toilets. Directions from Chester le Street Take either A183/A1052 or the B1284 to Fencehouses and Chilton Moor: continue to follow B1284 to Rainton Bridge; go under the A690 and follow the B1284 to Hetton le Hole; when you reach the double mini roundabouts, go R at the first one and L at the second one, onto the B1285 for Murton; take the last turn on the left, before open farmland, which is signposted for Hetton Lyons Country Park; almost immediately, take the road on your right, which leads you to the car park at the Start Point.
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