8.0 miles
Explorer Map 308, - Durham & Sunderland
A very pleasant linear walk between Chester-le-Streert's parish church
and the Cathedral in Durham City. Although the walk follows part of
the Weardale Way, it is called "Cuddy's Corse" and waymarks
with "Cuddy's Corse" on them help point the way.
Navigation is straightforward and there are no especial problems or
gradients.
The half-way point of the walk is at Finchale
Priory. Entry is free, but check opening times. There is a cafe
here.
For a Memory Map overlay of the walk described, please select the above
link.
(Overlay made with Version 5 of Memory Map)
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A description of the walk, together with a map, is provided on the Northumbrian Association's website.
Although it is possible to park opposite the parish church
in Chester-le-Street, there is ample parking in the Riverside Park Car
Park, from where it is only a 10 minute walk to the church.
There are public toilets in the Riverside Park.
At the end of the walk there are plenty of service buses running between
Durham and Chester-le-Street.