Salter's Lane bus stop close to Kielder Drive Trimdon Grange TS29 6EP

Parking is available close to the starting point (side streets and off-street). This route is also accessible via public transport. From Sedgefield, take Arriva bus no. 33 or Go North East bus no. 21 or 21 A. From Peterlee, take Arriva bus no. 21, 21A or 31A.

[1] Turn right to walk down Salter's Lane. Turn left into Kielder Drive and walk straight ahead. You will cross two side streets (Rothbury Close and Northlands Park).

Watch out for traffic.

[2] When the road goes off to Harwood Court, you turn right to walk along Alnwick Avenue. On your left you will soon see a public footpath sign. Follow it around. It will lead you to a way between the houses.

[3] Go through the gate and you will reach a big green open space which you can walk around if you wish.

[4] When you feel happy to leave again, walk towards the middle of the space to go around the trees. Turn right soon after the trees to walk up to the fence. Turn right at the fence to walk behind the trees and back to the exit. Walk out of the green space and follow your steps back on the street.

[5] Ahead of you, you will see houses with signs 'Berwick Court' on. Go in between the two houses and follow the path right when it forks. You will now see a sign with 'Redesdale Court'. Follow the path.

[6] You will reach a play area on your left. When you are ready to leave, walk back to the shops and go through the arch to reach a small car park. Walk up to the pavement.

[7] Turn left on the pavement and follow Kielder Drive back to Salter's Lane. Turn right there to get back to the starting point.

Trimdon Grange has a close-knit comunity and offers great sporting activities, e.g. Zumba classes, Bootcamp, Dance classes, Taekwondo and football. Two famous footballers come from Trimdon Grange so far: George Bradshaw who played for Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers and Albert Brallisford who played for Trimdon Grange Colliery between 1930 and 1934.