FRUSTRATED at the restrictions that have hit their country excursions, a group of ramblers decided to head for the city.
Measures to tackle foot-and-mouth have limited the options open to members of Peterlee Rambling Club.
They headed to York instead, for a stroll around the city's attractions.
Social secretary Brian Oram said: "There is little we can do in the countryside at the moment.
"But, to keep the group together and keep attendance up, we decided to head down to York.
"It is a great alternative. We still get to do our walking, while hearing all about the history of the city."
The group was taken on the walk by bricklayer-turned-guide Keith Mulhearn, of Roamin' Tours.
"I was happy to take them round," he said. "There is plenty to see in the city."
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