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Riverside Park – Lumley Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

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North East England

Riverside Park – Lumley Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

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Riverside Park – Lumley Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

02:47

10.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.60 km

Riverside Park

Highlight • River

The traffic-free cycle path runs along though this little park along the river. There are public toilets and a cafe

Tip by

2

3.03 km

Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

Highlight • Cafe

Riverside park with food and drink kiosk and more often than not an ice-cream van. Cormorants, Herons, Wagtails, Swans, Mallards and Moot can be seen along the river at various times of the year.

Tip by

3

3.72 km

Lumley Castle

Highlight • Castle

Originating from the 14th century, Lumley Castle is a Grade I-listed building and the property of the Early of Scarborough. Today, this marvellous building is a 73 bedroom hotel and forms the backdrop to Durham County Cricket Club's Riverside Ground. The venue hosts weddings and other special events throughout the year.

Tip by

4

3.76 km

Lumley Castle Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Watch out for tree routes. Very scenic trail

Tip by

5

8.58 km

Riverside Café, Chester-le-Street

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and drink at decent prices

Tip by

6

8.70 km

Riverside Sculpture Garden

Highlight • Natural

B

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

2.02 km

1.76 km

1.47 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

3.32 km

3.00 km

1.93 km

1.22 km

581 m

531 m

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