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Chester-le-Street

Durham

Slow Ways linking Chester-le-Street and Durham, Houghton-le-Spring, Kibblesworth, Sacriston, Stanley, Washington, West Rainton

England / Durham / Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street’s seven Slow Ways are 61% checked

Drawn: 7/7
reviewed: 6/7
verified: 4/7
and surveyed: 0/7

“I also followed the...”

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“Leaving Great Lumley we...”

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Richard Hockin pledged to walk Cheswes one

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“I walked this route...”

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“The road sections generally...”

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“Because the path is...”

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“The vast majority of...”

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danravenellison added Chewas two, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to Washington

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“It showcases railway heritage,...”

review from Stache two

Sarah Donnelly pledged to walk Stache two

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Dan B - Slow Ways added Stache two, a new walk from Stanley to Chester-le-Street

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“The last part north...”

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“Note that at present...”

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“Alternative route to avoid...”

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Sarah Donnelly pledged to walk Stache one

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Michael David Sleeman pledged to walk Durche one

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Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Cheswes two

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Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Cheswes one

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Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Chehou one

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Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Chewas one

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“The landmarks of the...”

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“Starting in Chester le...”

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“The route as given...”

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“Best walking route connecting...”

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“Even if it's the...”

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“A couple of steeper...”

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“Then turned right to...”

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Emzor surveyed Chewas one

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“Sections of the route...”

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jimov surveyed Chester-le-Street

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Slow Ways added Chehou one, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to Houghton-le-Spring

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Slow Ways added Cheswes one, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to West Rainton

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Slow Ways added Cheswes two, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to West Rainton

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Slow Ways added Chewas one, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to Washington

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Slow Ways added Durche one, a new walk from Durham to Chester-le-Street

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Slow Ways added Durche two, a new walk from Durham to Chester-le-Street

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Slow Ways added Kibche one, a new walk from Kibblesworth to Chester-le-Street

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Slow Ways added Sacche one, a new walk from Sacriston to Chester-le-Street

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Slow Ways added Stache one, a new walk from Stanley to Chester-le-Street

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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.

Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.

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Walk to Chester-le-Street from further afield

Slow Way Route To do
Chester-le-Street—Houghton-le-Spring
Chehou one Pioneer me Distance 12km/8mi Ascent 92m Descent 123m
Chester-le-Street—West Rainton
Cheswes one

Double check Distance 8km/5mi Ascent 65m Descent 118m
Chester-le-Street—West Rainton
Cheswes two

Double check Distance 11km/7mi Ascent 104m Descent 160m
Chester-le-Street—Washington
Chewas one Review me Distance 8km/5mi Ascent 89m Descent 117m
Chester-le-Street—Washington
Chewas two Survey me Distance 9km/5mi Ascent - Descent -
Durham—Chester-le-Street
Durche one Survey me Distance 12km/8mi Ascent 168m Descent 146m
Durham—Chester-le-Street
Durche two

Double check Distance 10km/6mi Ascent 165m Descent 142m
Kibblesworth—Chester-le-Street
Kibche one Survey me Distance 9km/5mi Ascent 75m Descent 94m
Sacriston—Chester-le-Street
Sacche one Survey me Distance 7km/4mi Ascent 174m Descent 66m
Stanley—Chester-le-Street
Stache one

Double check Distance 11km/7mi Ascent 268m Descent 81m
Stanley—Chester-le-Street
Stache two Review me Distance 11km/7mi Ascent - Descent -

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Collective progress

59% of Chester-le-Street’s seven route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified

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drawn

10/11

reviewed

1/11

surveyed

4/11

verified

13 people have contributed to Chester-le-Street’s Slow Ways

9 people have pledged to walk and review a route

1 people have surveyed a route in Chester-le-Street

96km out of 108km have been walked and reviewed

191km of reviews have been shared in Chester-le-Street

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Kibblesworth—Chester-le-Street

Lucy S took this photo on Kibche one

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Kibblesworth—Chester-le-Street

I also followed the parrallel woodland paths because the section on the road felt quite dangerous. FYI there were quite a few access controls so it's not a very accessible route....

Lucy S

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Leaving Great Lumley we enjoyed views across to Sacriston Wood to the west and Team Valley and Chester-le-Street to the north. Having crossed the River Wear the route took us through the attractive and popular Riverside Park, with iconic landmarks old and not-so-old on either side, namely Lumley Castle and the Seat Unique Riverside international cricket venue. However one problematical point is the approach (along the riverbank) to the B1284 road bridge over the River Wear at Grid Ref NZ 285508. Had we needed to use public transport to get back to West Rainton from Chester-le-Street we would have had to travel by bus (or train) to Durham City, and then take a bus from Durham City to West Rainton. For reference, in terms of facilities at the start and finish of the route there are convenience stores in West Rainton, while in Chester-le-Street there is a wider range of shops, pubs, cafes and recreational facilities....

Richard Hockin

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Richard Hockin pledged to walk Cheswes one

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Sacriston—Chester-le-Street

I walked this route on Friday 27th September from Chester-Le-Street to Sacriston. I enjoyed the variety of terrain on this route....

Philip Le Marquand

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Slow Ways – West Rainton to Chester-le-Street. Most of the route is on firm footpaths, but there is a short section on a pavement along the A1052 at Woodstone, before the Slow Way continues on footpaths for the second half of the walk in the wooded valley of the Lumley Park Burn. The terrain is flat or gently undulating, except for a steep section with a flight of steps close to the A1(M) bridge over the Lumley Park Burn at Grid Ref NZ 299509. The route passes sites of significant conservation and historic interest; the Wear Rivers Trust, Bournmoor Conservation Group and partner organisations have completed numerous tasks to improve wildlife habitats along the Lumley Park Burn, and their work is evident as you walk along the route. In terms of facilities there are convenience stores in West Rainton and halfway along the route in nearby Fence Houses, while in Chester-le-Street there is a wider range of shops, pubs, cafes and recreational facilities....

Richard Hockin

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Richard Hockin pledged to walk Cheswes two

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Sacriston—Chester-le-Street

The road sections generally felt safe as there was either paths or safe verges....

Andy Redfern

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Sacriston—Chester-le-Street

Andy Redfern took this photo on Sacche one

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

Philip Le Marquand took this photo on Chewas two

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

Because the path is tarmac and navigation obvious it was good to spend time noticing the plants and birds....

Philip Le Marquand

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

I walked this route a number of years ago and the upgrades to it through the park in Washington have vastly improved it. It's a very pleasant and easy to follow walk, mostly along the coast to coast cycle path. I took my push scooter with me and it worked really well along this route....

Emzor

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

Emzor took this photo on Chewas two

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

The vast majority of the route is off-road and on cycle paths, including the C2C route....

danravenellison

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

danravenellison added Chewas two, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to Washington

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Stanley—Chester-le-Street

Sarah Donnelly took this photo on Stache two

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Stanley—Chester-le-Street

It showcases railway heritage, passes through the tunnels at Beamish and takes in some artwork - Shorthorn Cow sculptures at Beamish (Sally Matthews) and King Coal at Pelton (David Kemp). It also passes through Pelton (where there are amenities). All good surfaces with easy access....

Sarah Donnelly

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Stanley—Chester-le-Street

Sarah Donnelly pledged to walk Stache two

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Stanley—Chester-le-Street

Dan B - Slow Ways added Stache two, a new walk from Stanley to Chester-le-Street

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Kibblesworth—Chester-le-Street

The last part north is on a road with no pavement but there is a convenient path running parallel to the east which is notable for many clumps of electric cables growing in the bushes......

Andrew Davies

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Note that at present you cannot descend from the bridge to the riverside in Durham because of a monstrous construction project - I had to use Sidegate....

Andrew Davies

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Stanley—Chester-le-Street

Alternative route to avoid walking alongside roads and through poorly marked public footpaths I would suggest starting the route out of Stanley by joining the C2C track behind Iceland....

Sarah Donnelly

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Stanley—Chester-le-Street

Sarah Donnelly pledged to walk Stache one

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Michael David Sleeman pledged to walk Durche one

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Cheswes two

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Cheswes one

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Chester-le-Street—Houghton-le-Spring

Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Chehou one

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

Yankeepapa13 pledged to walk Chewas one

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

The landmarks of the route make the time fly by, from historic Durham to Frankland Prison, Finchale Priory and Lumley Castle with views into the cricket stadium and the beautiful river Wear. Either side of Finchale Priory the route is briefly (very) steep, apart from that the ground is good and the limited roadwalking is on quiet roads....

Henry Miller

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Starting in Chester le Street its a short walk out of town through the riverside park then over the bridge and along the river....

Philip Le Marquand

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Kibblesworth—Chester-le-Street

The route as given includes a section of road walking which I would consider as dangerous but there is some adjacent woodland paths which I used....

Philip Le Marquand

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Best walking route connecting Durham and Chester-Le-Street. The highlight along the way is the English Heritage site Finchale Priory. Also walking along the walls of Frankland Prison is quite interesting....

Fabian Koenig

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Even if it's the shortest route it's quite dangerous for long stretches along Holmhill Lane and Chester Low Road....

Fabian Koenig

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Sacriston—Chester-le-Street

A couple of steeper sections and some steps....

daytripper

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

Then turned right to follow CtoC and on good tree-lined tarmac cycle route....

Diana Clark

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

Emzor surveyed Chewas one

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Sections of the route are dangerous - narrow roads with fast moving traffic and no room for pedestrians....

Claire Ingram

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Chester-le-Street

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Chester-le-Street—Houghton-le-Spring

Slow Ways added Chehou one, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to Houghton-le-Spring

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Slow Ways added Cheswes one, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to West Rainton

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Chester-le-Street—West Rainton

Slow Ways added Cheswes two, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to West Rainton

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Chester-le-Street—Washington

Slow Ways added Chewas one, a new walk from Chester-le-Street to Washington

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Slow Ways added Durche one, a new walk from Durham to Chester-le-Street

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Durham—Chester-le-Street

Slow Ways added Durche two, a new walk from Durham to Chester-le-Street

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Kibblesworth—Chester-le-Street

Slow Ways added Kibche one, a new walk from Kibblesworth to Chester-le-Street

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Sacriston—Chester-le-Street

Slow Ways added Sacche one, a new walk from Sacriston to Chester-le-Street

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Stanley—Chester-le-Street

Slow Ways added Stache one, a new walk from Stanley to Chester-le-Street

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Chester-le-Street’s Slow Ways starting point

Grid ref

NZ2717151246

Lat / Lon

54.85529° / -1.57830°

Easting / Northing

427,172E / 551,246N

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Facilities

Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Chester-le-Street's meeting point

Public toilet

Wheelchair accessible toilet

Supermarket or convenience shop

Restaurant, cafe or pub

Accommodation

Accommodation for under £50 a night

Campsite

Bothy

Free wifi

Mobility scooter hire

Off-road wheelchair hire

Disabled Parking

Train station

Bus stop

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