Church Walk - 15th August 2009

This walk was organised and led by Ron Patterson and involved a short walk around Chester-le-Street, starting at the Golf Club, going along the river bank and under the motorway to the A183 road to Sunderland. Having followed the Sunderland road for a while the walk then cut back towards Chester-le-Street and the Golf Course, stopping for a break at the bridge next to the course.  The walk then went through the woods following the riverbank towards Fencehouses eventually turning just before Manor House and returning to the golf course via the woods. The route is indicated on the map below and was a total of about 4.5 miles or 7km.

The Gathering.

Our intrepid leader gives some guidance..

..before the group set out..

..through the undergrowth..

..and inspite of the hazards..

..they maintain a happy outlook..

..giving animated expalnantions..

..until we eventually..

..admire the local artists work!

Old Chester Bridge had collected some flood debris.

After continuing through dense(ish) foliage..

..the end was in sight..

..when a short rain spell..

..brought out some rain wear. Nice red coat!

But oohhh!...

...phew - we made it.

.

The Gathering.