The trip started badly as I encountered this heap of stripped cable just off the track. The person concerned had carefully bound the different rolls of cable with tape, but then dumped the lot, showing a complete disregard and disrespect for the area and countryside. He probably stole the cable in the first place.
Never fear the sun was still shining as I walked down towards the river Wear from the old Sunderland to Durham railway track above.
But then came the rain and wind, fortunately there was some shelter along by the riverside. Entering Coxgreen I noticed this old sign for Coxgreen railway station, closed in the 1960s. I have to confess that I have cycled this way many hundreds of times, but never previously noticed it! The ring on the top says Durham County Council.
Crossing the river using Coxgreen footbridge and walking along the north bank I came across this attractive wreath attached to a tree. Presumably a memorial, but there was no message.
Turning up towards the James Steel park, I saw that the owner of the end terraced property has nicely tidied up this piece of land adjacent to their house. There are numerous bird feeders, and in the short time I stood and watched I spotted chaffinch, blue tits, robins and bullfinch.
Finally the pond in the James Steel park, with dogwood glowing red on the opposite bank. There was a swan on the water, but he was too shy to pose for the camera.
Sony NEX 6 Pentax 28mm f3.5 K and Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (couple on track)
