Wednesday 31 October 2012

Mid-November Mid-Week Walking (2012-11-06)

On Thursday, 8th November, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Bilsdale area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am at Fangdale Beck Church {SE 573 946} - see the following map.
Map of the Fangdale Beck area
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The walk will not be longer than 9 miles (B-pace).
For further details ring 01642-805781.
 

Tuesday 30 October 2012

Sunday Walking to Danby Lodge

On Sunday, 4th November, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Lealholm area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish at Danby Lodge {NZ 716 083} - see the following map.
Map of the Scaling to Danby Lodge area
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The A-walk will start at Scaling {NZ 743 128} and will take in Lealholm, Trough House and Wolf Pit.
 
The B-walk will commence near Scaling and will visit Lealholm, Glaisdale Rigg and Ainthorpe Rigg.
 
The C-walk will also set off from near Scaling and will pass through Lealholm, Crag Wood and CrossleyGate.
 
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
 

Thursday 25 October 2012

Early-November Mid-Week Walking (2012-11-01)

On Thursday, 1st November, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Piercebridge area of County Durham. Please meet at 10.30 am at {NZ 211 159} - see the following map.
 
Map of the Piercebridge area
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The walk will not be longer than 8 miles (C-pace).
For further details ring 01642-805781.
 

Wednesday 24 October 2012

A-Walking: from Ripley to Ripon via Fountains Abbey

Our three walks on Sunday, 21st October, each took place in the Nidderdale area of North Yorkshire. Both the A-walk and the B-walk set off from Ripley while the C-walk started from South Stainley. All of the walks finished in Ripon.
 
The A-walk was led by Philip Barker (pictured below). There were nine members in the group.
Phil Barker - A-Walk leader
Our 17-mile route took us from Ripley to Sadler Carr, Whipley Hall and Shaw Mills - where we joined the Nidderdale Way. We left this long-distance footpath at Woodfield Mill and made our way north towards High Gill Moor where we changed to an easterly bearing. We stopped for a short lunch-break near Volla Wood Farm and then continued our easterly trek to reach the minor road at {SE 261 649}. Now changing back to a northerly bearing, we navigated a route to Sawley and then the footbridge over the River Skell at {SE 255 689}. From here we made our way to the Obelisk in Fountains Abbey - where we had a short tea-stop. The final part of our route took us to Whitcliffe Hall, Hell Wath Cottage and along the south bank of the River Skell into Ripon.
 
During the day the weather was somewhat 'mixed'. We set off at 10:33 am in quite heavy mist which cleared at times to reveal some nice blue sky. Naturally, the mist made navigation and photo taking quite difficult.
 
A selection of 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.

 

Monday 22 October 2012

Sunday Walking to Reeth

On Sunday, 28th October, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Bowes area of County Durham region. All walks will finish in Reeth {SE 038 993} - see the following map.
Map of the Bowes-Reeth area
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The A-walk will start at Bowes {NY 996 135} and will take in a section of the Pennine Way, Dale Head, Whaw and Great Pinseat.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Bowes and will take in a section of the Pennine Way, Whaw and Langthwaite.
 
The C-walk will set off from Barningham {NZ 084 103} and will pass through Badger Way, Holgate and Washford.
 
This is a Route 2 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Acklam: 9.15 am and Stockton: 9.30 am).
 

A-Walking in Lancashire

The Stockton Rambling Club 2012 Autumn Weekend was held on the 12-14th October in West Lancashire. The Best Western Premier Hotel in Leyland was used as our 'base-camp'. From here we travelled to the Scorton area (on Saturday) and the Rivington area (on Sunday). Three circular walks took place (A, B and C) on each of these days.
Leyland Base Camp
The Saturday A-walk from Scorton was led by Phil Barker. His 16-mile route took in the following locations: Throstle Nest Farm, Pedder's Wood, Grize Dale, Grizedale Reservoir, Fell End, Breast Moss Hole, Harrisend Fell, Grizedale Fell, Grizedale Head, Catshaw Fell, Stonehead, Wyreside Hall, Dolphinholme, Street Bridge, Foxhouses and Wyresdale Park.
 
The Sunday A-walk from Rivington Country Park was led by Bill McTimoney. His 13-mile route took in the following locations: Rivington Pike, Crooked Edge Hill, Winter Hill, Hordern Stoops, Redmonds Edge, Great Hill, Wheelton Moor, White Coppice, Anglezarke Reservoir and the Upper- and Lower-Rivington Reservoirs.
 
A small selection of the photograghs that we took during the above walks can be seen by clicking on the pink buttons below.

   

Credits:
Many thanks to Jane Thompson and Phil Barker for taking the photographs.

 

Thursday 18 October 2012

A-Walking: Low Etherley to Wolsingham

Our three walks on Sunday 7th October were all based in the Weardale area of County Durham. The A-walk set off from Low Etherley; the B-walk commenced at Etherley Moor; and the C-walk began at Sloshes Lane. All of the walks finished at Wolsingham.
 
The A-walk was led by Jill Johnson (pictured below). Our 15-mile trek involved a picturesque route that took us on a section of the Weardale Way (from Witton-le-Wear to Low Harperley) and across moorland terrain (from Stanhope Lane to Blackburn Lodge via Doctor's Gate).
Jill Johnson - A-walk leader

During today's expedition the weather was very good and the scenery was outstanding. Many thinks to Jill for leading today's walk.
 
A selection of 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.

 


Late-October Mid-Week Walking (2012-10-25)

On Thursday, 25th October, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Bilsdale area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am at Chop Gate Car Park {SE 558 993} - see the following map.
Map of the Chop Gate Car Park area
The walk will not be longer than 9 miles (B-Pace).
For further details ring 01642-656273.
 

Tuesday 16 October 2012

SPECIAL EVENT:
2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

On Tuesday, 23rd October, Stockton Rambling Club will hold its Annual General Meeting. This will take place at Linthorpe Community Centre in Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. Please assemble at 7:30 pm for an 8:00 pm start.
 
A copy of the Agenda for the evening can be seen here.
 
For further details on this event please contact Bill McTimoneyon 01740-644347.
 

Sunday Walking to Ripon

On Sunday, 21st October, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Ripley area of North Yorkshire. All walks will finish in Ripon {SE 313 712} - see the following map.
Map of the Ripley-Ripon area
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The A-walk will start at Ripley {SE 285 606} and will take in a section of the Nidderdale Way, Raventofts Hall, Sawley and Studley Park.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Ripley and will take in a section of the Nidderdale Way, High Cayton, Sawley and Studley Park.
 
The C-walk will set off from South Stainley {SE 305 631} and will pass through Markington, Morcar Grange and Studley Park.
 
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
 

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Mid-October Mid-Week Walking (2012-10-17)

On Wednesday, 17th October, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Sedgefield area of County Durham. Please meet at 10.30 am at Sedfefield Church - see the following map.
Map of the Sedgefield area
The walk will not be longer than 5 miles (D-Pace).
For further details ring 01740-631579.
 

Monday 8 October 2012

Club Weekend in Leyland, Lancashire - Sunday Walks

On Sunday, 14th October, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Rivington area - see the following map. All walks will start and finish at Rivington Country Park {SD 632 144} - see the following map.
Map of the Rivington area
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The A-walk will take in Crooked Edge, Winter Hill and Spitlers Edge. This walk will involve 2000 feet of ascent.
 
The B-walk will visit Brown Hill, Catter Nab and Great Hill. This walk will involve 1600 feet of ascent.
 
The C-walk will visit Anglezarke Reservoir and Higher Healey. This walk will involve 800 feet of ascent.
 


Club Weekend in Leyland, Lancashire - Saturday Walks

On Saturday, 13th October, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Scorton area. All walks will start and finish in Scorton {SD 502 488} - see the following map.
Map of the Scorton area
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The A-walk will take in Grize Dale, Breast Moss Hole and Catshaw Fell. This walk will involve 1800 feet of ascent.
 
The B-walk will visit Wyresdale Park, Street, Home Wood and Grize Dale. This walk will involve 1300 feet of ascent.
 
The C-walk will pass through Nan's Nook, Street, Lane End, Fell End and Grize Dale. This walk will involve 800 feet of ascent.
 

Club Weekend in Leyland, Lancashire - Travel Arrangements

The SRC weekend will take place on the weekend of the 12th October. We will be staying in the Best Western Hotel in the Leyland area of Lancashire {SD 551 222} - see the following map.
Map of the Leyland area
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This is a Route 1 coach pick (Billingham: 6.15 pm, Stockton: 6.30 pm and Acklam: 6.45 pm).
 

Wednesday 3 October 2012

Mid-October Mid-Week Walking (2012-10-11)

On Thursday, 11th October, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Sutton Bank area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am at the Visitors' Centre Car Park {SE 516 830} - see the following map.
Map of the Sutton Bank area
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The walk will not be longer than 9 miles.
For further details ring 01845-5265666.
 

Monday 1 October 2012

Sunday Walking to Wolsingham

On Sunday, 7th October, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Weardale area of County Durham region. All walks will finish in Wolsingham {NZ 076 372} - see the following map.
Map of the Etherley to Wolsingham area
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The A-walk will start at New Inn Farm {NZ 166 295} and will take in a section of the Weardale Way, Low Harperley and Hoppyland.
 
The B-walk will commence at Etherley Moor {NZ 190 289} and will visit Escomb and a section of the Weardale Way.
 
The C-walk will set off from Sloshes Lane {NZ 160 293} and will pass through Witton Park and then follow a section of the Weardale Way.
 
This is a Route 3 coach pick-up (Acklam: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Billingham: 9.30 am).