This part of our journey is to be somewhat easier, as we are at the highest point on our route, but we are not prepared for the ancient cobbled surfaces as SOUTH BAILEY snakes away into the distance. ADAM decides to use the footpaths, a challenge in itself, for they are just a little wider than his wheelchair, with the occasional downspout protruding into the narrow path, it turns out to be as troublesome as MIKE's chosen route along the cobbled street!

At least JOHN has a respite from pushing us up hills!, but he tells us tales of nearly every building along the way, pointing out historical and amusing parts of the locality (This man should be a guide for tourists, he held our attention like this along the whole journey!)

SOUTH BAILEY leads on to NORTH BAILEY where the surfaces remain the same, but at least at the low pace we can appreciate the architecture along the way, I notice the streets are kept clean & tidy, just like the rest of DURHAM (except for the myriad of paths, why are these a litter strewn mess?)

The views along NORTH BAILEY include the tidy individual houses opposite the cathedral buildings, the whole area looking as if it is from centuries past.

There are many fine sights along these streets, we recommend anyone to view them, but if you are in a wheelchair, don't forget your "pushing pal" to help you over the obstacles! (it is easier than the tracks in chapter one-but only just!)

NORTH BAILEY drops down into SADDLER STREET, it is market day-there are a lot of shops and restaurants along SADDLER STREET, we find it great that most folk notice us and step out of the way, while we busily look around the shop windows too!

All too soon, we reach the MARKET PLACE ...Wow! Stalls, people bustling, children gazing at the bright coloured attractions, the hustle-bustle of a market set in a medieval square.... This scene must have been repeated each week for hundreds of years!

The final part of our journey takes us past St.Nicholas Church, along CLAYPATH to the CLAYPORT LIBRARY, where we "check in" with the mapping group, each of us relating our experiences to the assembled Mapping staff.

ADAM smiling his wide smile, JOHN resting awhile, and me? I relax with a welcome coffee, thankful that the cobbles are behind me!!