We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Rowlands Gill
This is a moderate circular route of approximately 5 miles, between Rowlands Gill and Lintz Green. From the start point, we head out in a SW direction, briefly joining the Derwent Walk. We then head uphill through Scaife’s Wood, where the path is steep and muddy in places. Sticks and gaiters may be useful. The path levels out but continues to gently ascend to Middle Friarside. There is a short stretch of field walking and then the path descends to cross the Derwent Walk, and through woodland near Lintzford. We climb back up towards the old railway path: the route had to be revised at this point because a section of the Derwent Walk is temporarily closed, to allow bridge repairs, over the Fogoes Burn. For this reason, we follow the bridle path up to Lintz Green and return via the same path. From there, we follow the Derwent Walk NE, back towards Rowlands Gill.
After the walk, refreshments will be available at the Lintzford Garden Centre, NE39 1DG, on the A694, just over a mile away in a westerly direction.
Directions to the Start Point from Chester le Street:-
Follow A693 to Stanley: at the first roundabout in the town, take A6076 exit in the RH lane; follow Station Rd to the next roundabout; turn L onto Barn Hill and follow this B6173 road, until it meets the A692; turn R and then L onto Sykes Rd and follow to Burnopfield; turn R onto B6310 and L onto the Link Rd towards Rowlands Gill; turn L onto B6314 and follow this road into Rowlands Gill; the last turn on your R before the main A694 takes you to the car park at Derwent Caravan Park.
09.50 to meet and 10.00 to leave, at the old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA
10.30 at the car park, Derwent Caravan Park, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1LG, What3Words reference ///milk.pasta.neck
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