Bluebells by the River Wear - a Durham City Stroll

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Lowland and Hill Walks
May 05
2018

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The 12.11 mile (19.5km) distance of the walk means a good level of fitness will be required but the route is not too demanding the terrain is favourable and the walk will not be done at a fast pace. Small easy climbs spaced throughout the route.

Join Steven and the OutdoorLads for a relatively easy stroll around the countryside close to Durham City.  In the heart of the Land of The Prince Bishops the route will pass through two deciduous woodlands well known locally for the impressive displays of bluebells in early May.  

Although the route is largely flat there are a couple of smaller climbs and a good distance is covered in a winding route from Durham City Centre towards and around the village of Shincliffe keeping the River Wear not too far from view.

Using well trodden paths, quiet lanes and tracks the views of the river, bluebells and Durham Cathedral are all bound to keep all the photographers' cameras busy.

The day will end with a walk up to view Durham Cathedral at close quarters a fitting finale to a day out in Durham and then a stop off for a couple of drinks in one of the many bars on the cobbled street down to the market square before returning home.

 

 

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