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Overview

Project Description

There are two geographically distinct elements in this project:

• A Wear Valley element that has consulted with local communities, and then implemented a series of new footpath improvements between settlements and the Weardale Way. There have been improvements to signage and to the condition of stiles and gates along the Weardale Way. It will also develop a series of 7 self-guided circular 'heritage' trails with associated walks leaflets. A walking festival will be held in the last week of May 2008.
• A Spennymoor element that will develop a well-interpreted footpath between Spennymoor and Whitworth Hall.

Both elements of the project will work with volunteers from local communities to deliver the projects.

Length of Project

Start date: July 2003
End date: May 2008

Publications

To download the self-guided walks leaflets developed by this project see Publications.

Project Area

The entire length of the upper part of the Weardale Way will be surveyed and access improvements will be made to it. The Project will also consult with communities at Cowshill, Wearhead, St. John's Chapel / Ireshopeburn / Daddry Shield, Rookhope, Wolsingham / Tow Law, Witton-le-Wear, Witton Park / Escomb / Etherley and Spennymoor about walks in their areas.

Contact Details

For more information about this project contact:
Mike Ogden
Environment
Durham County Council
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UQ

Tel: 0191 383 4082
Fax: 0191 383 4096
Email: mike.ogden@durham.gov.uk