Ray Lonsdale Sculptures- Part 3

The route starts from Broom Park picnic area, and we will pedal along the Deerness Valley Railway path through Waterhouses and up to Stanley Crook. We will then follow quiet roads past Crook Golf Club to North Bitchburn. We will descend steeply to High Grange then follow Low Lane through Witton-le-Wear, then the grounds of Witton Castle to Witton Park. We will stop here to admire the sculpture then follow quite roads and then some busier roads into Bishop Auckland for a lunch stop. We will then pick up the Brandon Bishop Auckland railway path back to Broom Park.

To make the most of the last official day of summer this ride explores another of Ray Lonsdale Sculptures. Ray Lonsdale is a steel fabricator from Durham. Tommy or ‘Eleven O One’ the soldier sculpture at Seaham is probably the most well known in this area. Ray’s collection show the sculptor’s fascination with the human form and are built from steel, and there is plenty of his work just a bike ride away. On this route we will visit one more of his sculptures.

The follows cycle paths, quiet country lanes, some ‘B’ roads and some busier roads in Bishop Auckland

Please wear a helmet and bring suitable waterproof clothing as well as layers to ensure that you can cope with cold or wet weather! Please make sure your bike is in working condition and bring a spare inner tube to fit your tyres, a water bottle and any snacks you need to keep you energised. We should be out for about 6 hours but as always it is difficult to be precise about timing. We look forward to seeing you there Susan and Audrey - 07779346206

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