Jane's First Lead

Our three walks this weekend (Sunday 20th, February) each went from Clay Bank {NZ 572 034} to Battersby {NZ 598 076} using three different routes (A, B and C walks). The A-walk was very expertly led by Jane Thompson - see the picture below. There were ten people in the group - including three new A-walkers.


Jane joined Stockton Rambling Club (SRC) in July 2010 and, since becoming a member, has been a keen supporter of our A-walks. Prior to joining SRC, Jane's achievements include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (in 2003) and, in the same year, completing the Coast-to-Coast long-distance walk. She has also spent a number of years as a member of the Cleveland Search and Rescue Team. This summer she and Lorraine Matthews (another of our SRC A-walkers) are planning to complete the Hadrian's Wall Walk - a distance of 84 miles - going from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend.

During today's A-walk Jane proved an able leader and those present on the walk celebrated her inaugral 'leading' event with a candle-lit lunch-stop and a glass of cava in the shooting-hut on Slape Wath Moor {SE 594 986}.

Well done Jane! We all appreciated your superb leadership during your splendid A-walk today.

    

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Early-March Mid-Week Walking(2011-03-03)

On Thursday, 3rd March, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Easington - Cold Hesleden area of County Durham. Please meet at 10.30 am at Hawthorne (just off the B1432) {NZ 423 458} - see the following map.

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The walk will not be longer than 8 miles.
For further details ring 01642-678534.

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Sunday Walking to Lealholm

On Sunday, 27th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Danby area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Lealholm {NZ 763 078} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Brown Hill {NZ 670 116} and will take in Castleton, Danby Rigg and Danby Lodge.

The B-walk will commence at Castleton {NZ 687 080} and will visit Botton Farm Danby Rigg and Danby Lodge.

The C-walk will also set off from Brown Hill and will pass through Castleton Danby Low Moor and Danby Lodge.

This is a Route 1 coach pick up (Billingham: 9.30 am, Stockton: 9.45 am and Acklam: 10.00 am).

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Late-February Mid-Week Walking(2011-02-24)

On Thursday, 24th February, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Great Ayton area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am at the Tourist Information Centre in Great Ayton
{NZ 563 107} - see the following map.


The walk will not be longer than 10 miles.
For further details ring 01845-526556.

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Sunday Walking to Battersby

On Sunday, 20th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Bilsdale area of the North York Moors. All walks will start at Clay Bank {NZ 572 034} and finish in Battersby {NZ 595 075} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will take in Round Hill, Medd Crag, Tripsdale, Bransdale, Bloworth Crossing and The Incline.

The B-walk will visit Urra Moor, Stump Cross, The Incline and Bank Foot.

The C-walk will pass through Garfitts, Toft Hill, Spring House and Bank Foot.

This is a Route 1 coach pick up (Billingham: 9.30 am, Stockton: 9.45 am and Acklam: 10.00 am).

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Mid-February Mid-Week Walking(2011-02-16)

On Wednesday, 16th February, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Sadberge area of Darlington. Please meet at 10.30 am in Sadberge - see the following map.


The walk will not be longer than 5 miles.
For further details ring 01325-266803.

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SPECIAL EVENT:Slide Show Evening

On Tuesday, 15th February, Stockton Rambling Club has a special event organised. This will take the form of a slide-show and talk given by one of our long-standing members of the club. At this event, Dave Kennedy will illustrate and reminisce on some of the wonderful and outstanding walking activities in which he has been involved over the years.

The event will take place at the Linthorpe Road Community Centre in Middlesbrough and will commence at 7.30 pm. The entry fee for this event is £2.00.

For further details and bookings please contact Bill McTimoney on 01740-644347.

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Sunday Walking to Cotherstone

On Sunday, 13th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Teesdale area of County Durham. All walks will finish in Cotherstone {NZ 013 195} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Winston {NZ 141 168} and will take in Barford, Spring Gardens and Hillingdon.

The B-walk will commence at Raby Castle {NZ 132 220} and will visit Gibbsneese, Kinninvie and Low Shipley.

The C-walk will set off from Staindrop {NZ 125 205} and will pass through High House, Kinninvie and Low Shipley.

This is a Route 2 coach pick up (Billingham: 9.30 am, Acklam: 9.45 am and Stockton: 10.00 am).

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Mid-February Mid-Week Walking(2011-02-10)

On Thursday, 10th February, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Nunthorpe area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am at Morton Carr Lane {NZ 540 152} - see the following map.

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The walk will not be longer than 10 miles.
For further details ring 01642-313138.

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