The newly renovated Black Path

If you haven't had the opportunity recently to take a walk along the Black Path, linking Blackhall Colliery with Blackhall Rocks and High Hesleden, now would be a good time to do so following its recent surface upgrade.

For a number of years the pathway had become broken and uneven leaving it unsightly and dangerous to use so last year, along with the parish clerk, I contacted officers at Durham County Council and asked if they would be prepared to fund a refurbishment scheme to bring the path back into full use.

They recognised our argument that the Black Path was essential in joining our communities together and also in encouraging people to exercise more often. They agreed to the request and the results are now there for all to see (please see previous posts dated 6 November 2012, 17 January 2013 & 7 March 2013 for background details).

The recently resurfaced Black Path at its highest point, looking south towards High Hesleden