During the week beginning 4th June, Stockton Rambling Club will have
TWO mid-week walks available. One is an evening walk and the other is a day walk.
The evening walk is on Wednesday, 6th June and will start at 7.00 pm from the Cross Keys hostelry on the A171 (Guisborough Road) {NZ 567 158} - see the map below.
This walk will be not be longer than 6 miles (C-pace).
Please ring 01642-715773 for more details.
The day walk is on Thursday, 7th June. It will start at 10.30 am from Carlton in Cleveland {NZ 510 044} - see the map below.
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The length of this walk will be up to 8 miles (C-pace).
Please telephone 01642-715773 for more details.
On Sunday, 3rd June, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the south-western area of the North York Moors . All walks will finish in Kilburn {SE 513 796} - see the following map.
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The A-walk will start at Osmotherley {SE 456 972} and will follow the route of the Cleveland Way to Sutton Bank and the White Horse.
The B-walk will commence on the A19 road near Ox Bank Farm {SE 432 926} and will visit Kepwick, Cowesby, Boltby, Gormire and Hood Grange.
The C-walk will set off from Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe {SE 482 825} and will pass through Southlands, Sutton Bank and Scotch Corner.
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
Our walks on Sunday, 20th May, all took place in the Garsdale/Dentdale areas. Each of the walks finished in the delightful town of Sedbergh. The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker (pictured below).
We set off from Dandra Garth (on the A684 road) at about 11:11 am. The initial part of our route began with a steep climb in a south-easterly direction up onto Peggy's Hill. From here we descended on a southerly bearing to the small village of Cowshill (where we crossed the River Dee) and then picked up the route of the Dales Way long-distance footpath.
We followed the route of the Dales Way until we reached Woman's Land. At this point we turned onto a south-westerly bearing and navigated a route to the stepping stones at {SD 724 849} where we crossed Deepdale Beck.
After the second (and final) major climb from Scow up along Nun House Outrake, we turned right into Green Lane - the highest point on the walk. Following this track in a westerly direction, we passed through South Lord's Land to arrive at a minor road - Barbondale Road. We left the road at {SD 683 864} and continued our descent from the high ground to arrive at Delicar.
We crossed back over the River Dee at Ellers and then re-joined the Dales Way at Gap {SD 667 900}. Following the long-distance path, in a north-westerly direction, we passed through Millthrop to reach Birks House. From here, a short north-easterly trek across the fields took us to our final destination in Sedbergh.
A selection of the photos that we took during today's walking expedition can be seen by clicking on the pink button below:
Credits: Many thanks to Jane Thompson and Phil Barker for taking the photographs.
On Sunday, 27th May, the Stockton Rambling Club will have four walks in the Derwent Water area of the Lake District. All walks will finish in Keswick {NY 264 235} - see the following map.
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The A-walk will start at Braithwaite {NY 232 236} and will take in Crag Hill, Coledale Hause, Hopegill, and Grisedale Pike. This walk will involve a total ascent of 3400-3800 feet.
The B-walk will also commence at Braithwaite and will visit Coledale Hause, Grisedale Pike and Portinscale. This walk will involve a total ascent of 2500 feet.
The C-walk will set off from Portinscale
{NY 247 236} and will pass through Cat Bells Terrace, Grange and Lodore. This walk will involve a total ascent of 900 feet.
The D-walk will take the launch or bus to Grange
{NY 250 177} and will return to Keswick via Lodore. This walk will involve a total ascent of 350 feet.
This is a Route 2 coach pick-up (Billingham: 8.30 am, Acklam: 8.45 am and Stockton: 9.00 am).
Our walks on Sunday, 13th May, were all 'local' walks on the North York Moors - each one finishing in Sleights.
The A-Walk was led by the Club Chairman - Bill McTimoney (pictured below).
We set off from Scaling Dam (on the A171 road) at about 10:03 am. The initial part of our route took us north to the small village of Scaling and then, in an easterly direction, across Roxby Moor towards Newton Bank {NZ 781 141}. From here, we descended in a northerly direction to Newton Mulgrave and Hinderwell.
Leaving Hinderwell in an easterly direction along the road (Runswick Lane), our route now took us to
Runswick Bank Top. We now made a steep descent down into Runswick Bay where we stopped for a delightful lunch-stop - sitting in the glorious sunshine watching the sea.
After lunch we walked across Runswick Sands towards Hob Holes where we
re-joined the Cleveland Way (CW) long-distance footpath. We followed this in an easterly directon - making our way to Kettleness and Sandsend.
Leaving the CW at Sandsend, we climbed up the road towards Raven Hill Farm and then followed the public footpaths in a southerly direction to Raithwaite. Just after passing The Lake (on our left), we took a short tea-stop in a grassy field at {NZ 867 112}.
Continuing in a southerly direction, the final part of our route took us to Newholm and Aislaby. Following our descent into Sleights, we had a short social gathering in the local hostelry
(The Salmon Leap) before boarding our coach for the trip home.
A big 'thank you' to Bill for providing us with such an interesting day out - which took in some of the most scenic
parts of the coastal region of the North York Moors.
A selection of the photos that we took during today's walking expedition can be seen by clicking on the pink button below:
Credits: Many thanks to Jane Thompson and Phil Barker for taking the photographs.
On Wednesday, 23rd May, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Crathorne area of North Yorkshire. Please meet at
7:00 pm at the Crathorne Arms - see the following map.
The walk will not be longer than 6 miles (C-Pace).
For further details ring 01642-780538.
On Sunday, 20th May, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Garsdale area of Cumbria. All walks will finish in Sedbergh {SD 655 925} - see the following map.
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The A-walk will start at Dandra Garth {SD 755 895} and will take in Dentdale, Swarthwaite, Scow and Dillicar.
The B-walk will also commence at Dandra Garth and will visit Dentdale, Dent, a section of the Dales Way, Ellers and Millthrop.
The C-walk will set off from Mill Bridge
{SD 767 902} and will pass through Garsdale Valley, Garsdale Foot and Castlehaw.
This is a Route 2 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Acklam: 9.15 am and Stockton: 9.30 am).
On Sunday, 6th May, Stockton Rambling Club had three walks in the Wensleydale area of North Yorkshire. All walks finished in Askrigg. The A-walk was enthusiastically led by Jane Thompson (see picture below).
From our drop-off point on the A684 road near Lords Bridge, our route took us in a southerly direction along Bay Bolton Avenue to reach the first climb of the day at Capple Bank. This took us up onto a minor road near The Gallops. We followed this road in a westerly direction towards Penhill Farm where we turned left. After 500 yards, at {SE 067 869}, we left the road on a westerly bearing.
Following our ascent and descent of Penhill, we made our way to the village of West Burton. From here we took a north-westerly bearing across Bishopdale to arrive in Wensleydale where we crossed the River Ure at Yore Bridge.
After a short 'icecream stop' at Yore Bridge, we continued on a westerly bearing (292°), now following the course of the River Ure until we reached Worton Bridge where we turned south and crossed the river again. From the small village of Worton we headed west - passing Worton Scar and Brough Scar - in order to reach Bainbridge.
Leaving Bainbridge in a northerly direction, we crossed the River Ure for a third time. Now making our way in an easterly direction our route took us to Abbey Head and, finally, the village of Askrigg - where our expedition ended.
During our six-hour trek, we covered a distance of 16 miles with an ascent of 2600 feet. Many thanks to Jane for such a splendid day.
Some of the photos that we took during today's walking expedition can be seen by clicking on the pink button below:
Credits: Many thanks to Jane Thompson and Phil Barker for taking the photographs. Some of these were taken during the pre-walk check that we undertook in early April - most of these have snow on them!
On Sunday, 13th May, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the north-eastern area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Sleights {NZ 867 080} - see the following map.
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The A-walk will start at Scaling {NZ 745 133} and will take in Newton Bank, Hinderwell, Runswick Bay, a section of the Cleveland Way and Sandsend.
The B-walk will commence at Swarth Howe {NZ 842 088} and will visit Birk Head, East Barnby, Lythe, Sandsend and Aislaby.
The C-walk will also set off from Swarth Howe and will pass through Birk Head, Espsyke Farm, Hutton Mulgrave and Newholme.
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
Despite the variable weather conditions, the SRC weekend in
Cleator seemed to be an outstanding success. Saturday's walks took the form of circular routes from Nether Wasdale while the Sunday expeditions (again, circular routes) all set off from Ennerdale Bridge.
Saturday's A-walk was expertly led by Jeff Hunt (see the picture below). There were fourteeen people in the group and the weather was ideal for steep climbing.
Our route took in Whin Rigg and
Illgill Head. After our lunch stop near
Burnmoor Tarn, we made our way to Miterdale. Then, following a delightful tea-stop
near Irton Fell, we made our way back to our
starting point at Nether Wasdale.
Sunday's A-walk was superbly led by Roger Blacklock (see the picture below). There were eight people in the group. Unfortunately, today's weather was markedly different from that which we experienced yesterday.
Because of the high wind velocities that we were exposed to, the original route that we had planned to do had to be modified in order to reduce the risk of being blown over. Our amended route took in Whins,
White Oak, Gavel Fell and Cogra Moss. We took our lunch-stop in the shelter of the trees beneath Lamplugh Fell. After passing through Felldyke and Kirkland, we had a short tea-stop in a disused quarry that was located just to the north-west of High Stowbank. After crossing the River Ehen, we followed the river bank back towards the pub in Ennerdale
Bridge.
Monday's 'bonus walk': sadly, the majority of people who attended the Club weekend had to return home on Sunday night. However, Jane and Phil were lucky enough to be able to stay an extra night. On Monday, would you believe, the weather was superb and so we decided to do an 'unplanned' walk around Ennerdale Water. We followed a similar route to that which the C-Group took on Sunday.
Photographs
Some of the photographs that we took during the three walks that we undertook over the SRC Weekend can be seen by 'clicking' on the buttons below:
Credits: Many thanks to Jane Thompson and Phil Barker for taking the photographs.
On Sunday, 6th May, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three
walks in the Wensleydale area of North Yorkshire. All walks will finish in Askrigg
{SD 949 911} - see the following map.
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The A-walk will start from the A684 road near Lords Bridge {SE 075 889} and will take in Penhill, West Burton, Bear Park, Nappa Mill, Worton, Brough Scar and Bainbridge.
The B-walk will commence at West Witton {SE 059 884} and will visit Flint Lane, Penhill, West Burton, Bear Park and Nappa Mill.
The C-walk will set off from Hestholme Bridge
{SE 024 888} and will pass near Aysgarth Falls, Nappa Mill, Worton and Bainbridge.
This is a Route 2 coach pick up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Acklam: 9.15 am and Stockton: 9.30 am).
