A PATH through ancient woodland was completed yesterday when a 14metre-long bridge was moved into place over a stream.
Conservation volunteers helped to ease the footbridge into position over the brook in the Congburn Wood Nature Reserve near Chester-le-Street.
With the £8,000 bridge in place, the circular walk through the nature reserve is complete.
Alastair Semple, countryside officer for the Chester-le-Street district, said: "We wanted to make sure the reserve was as accessible to people as possible.
"The bridge was put in by Durham County Council, and volunteers have helped to create a second pathway connecting it to the main walk.
"It means that more people can enjoy the fabulous ancient woodland, which is a haven for all kinds of wildlife."
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