We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
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Lintzford to Hill Top
A moderate 5 mile walk commencing outside the entrance of the Lintzford Garden Centre. We will head west for short distance, alongside the A694, before turning south towards the impressive Pont Burn viaduct. At the B6310 road we will have to turn left on to it for approximately 200 metres, before turning south again into Old Mill woods. We then begin a steady, but very manageable, climb through a mixture of woodland and fields, with plenty of opportunity for kicking leafs, to the aptly named "Hill Top". The views over the Derwent Valley are well worth the journey (there were Red Kites flying around during the recce).
From here it's an easy stroll on good paths, with great views, as we head back to the Garden Centre for refreshments.
9.50am for 10.00am departure leaving the Civic Centre Car Park , Chester Le Street, DH3 3UA.
10.30am outside of the Lintzford Garden Centre, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1BL. What3words: sulked.revealing.fixed There is plenty of parking along the side road outside of the Garden centre. Please gather near to the entrance to commence the walk. Directions to the start point: Lintzford Garden centre is on the A694 just west of Rowlands Gill village. The A694 can be accessed from the A1, or via Burnopfield or Consett so please check your map as the postcode isn't accurate.
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