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GUIDE TO THE RIVER WEAR (Finchale Priory to Chester-le-Street) NAME OF RIVER: River Wear. WHERE IS IT?: Map. PUT-INS/ TAKE-OUTS: Launch at Finchale Priory. GR NZ297473. Take out at Chester New Bridge, Chester-le-Street. APPROX LENGTH: 12 km. TIME NEEDED: 2.5 hours. ACCESS SITUATION: Land owners have put signs up stating no canoes, but once you reach these there is no easy way back. We received some abuse from fishermen and I have also heard of shot guns being fired into the water in front of canoeists. WATER LEVEL INDICATORS: GRADING: Flat water. MAJOR HAZARDS/ FALLS: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: We found this a long slow drag with no features. Touring boats may enjoy the scenery, but we found it long, flat and hard work. OTHER NOTES: The section above is more popular. Consider a paddle from Bishop Auckland, also. CONTRIBUTED BY: Redwatch River Runners Carl, Andy & Rob (Nov 2005) |
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