A-Walking: Osmotherley to Stokesley via Barker's Ridge

Our three walks on Sunday, 24th February, each took place in the Carlton-in-Cleveland area of the North York Moors. The A-walk started at Osmotherley, the B-walk set off from Swainby and the C-walk departed from Kilton House. All walks finished in Stokesley.
 
The A-walk was led by Phil Barker (pictured below). There were six walkers in the group. The distance covered was 16.5 miles.
From our drop-off point on the centre of Osmotherley, we made our way in an easterly direction, following the route of the Cleveland Way, until we reached the road at Square Corner. We continued our easterly trek in order to reach Dale Head and the minor road (Hall Lane) at {SE 510 944}. Turning left along the road, we now climbed up to Low Cote Farm and Hill End Farm. Now moving on a north-easterly bearing, we crossed Arnsgill Ridge - eventually heading north towards the track junction at {SE 535 988} near Noon Hill.
 
After negotiating the snow and ice on Barker's Ridge we stopped for lunch behind a stone wall at the east-end of Scugdale and we were rewarded by some lovely sunshine and some tremendous views.
 
From our lunch-stop location we headed north over Bilsdale West Moor in order to reach the disused glider-club buildings on Carlton Moor. We re-joined the Cleveland Way near the minor road at {NZ 523 029} and followed it to the path junction at {NZ 531 031}. From here,we headed north and made a steep descent over Busby Moor in order to reach Manor Farm, Cote House and Great Busby - where we had a short road-side tea-stop.
 
From our tea-stop location we walked along the road towards Dromonby Hall and then made our way north across muddy field-footpaths in order to reach our final destination in Stokesley - where our coach was waiting to take us home.
 
Many thanks to Phil Barker for an excellent day out on the North York Moors.
 
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.
 

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Early-March Mid-Week Walking (2013-03-07)

On Thursday, 7th March, 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 563 106} - see the following map. The walk will not be longer than 8 miles (C-pace).
For further details ring 01642-828685.
 

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Sunday Walking to Richmond

On Sunday, 3rd March, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Barningham area of North Yorkshire. All walks will finish in Richmond {NZ 167 011} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Barningham {NZ 085 105} and will take in How Tallon, Cordilleras Lane, Marske and Deep Dale.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Barningham and will visit Rake Gate, Cordilleras Lane, Marske and Low Applegarth.
 
The C-walk will set off from Newsham {NZ 105 100} and will pass through Dalton Mill, Gayles, Silver Hill and Beacon Hill.
 
This is a Route 2 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Acklam: 9.15 am and Stockton: 9.30 am).
 

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A-Walking: Clitherbeck to Great Ayton via Highcliff Nab

Our three walks on Sunday, 17th February, each took place in the north-eastern area of the North York Moors. The A-walk started at Clitherbeck, the B-walk set off from Danby and the C-walk departed from Birkbrow. All walks finished in Great Ayton.
 
The A-walk was led by John Begley (pictured below). There were thirteen walkers in the group. The distance covered was 17.3 miles.

From our drop-off point on the minor road near Clitherbeck Farm, we made our way across moorland terrain towards Rosedale Intake and then followed the route of Pannierman's Causeway towards Danby Park. From here we moved in a westerly direction in order to reach Castleton and Commondale.
 
We stopped for lunch at North Ings and then headed north over the moors in order to reach Highcliff Nab. We now followed the route of the Cleveland Way to Gribdale Gate (where we stopped for a short tea stop) and Captain Cook's Monument. Following a steep descent to Borough Green Farm, we next made our way to Low Easby and then headed in a north-westerly direction to Great Ayton - where our coach was waiting to take us home.
 
Many thanks to John Begley for an excellent day out on the North York Moors.
 
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.
 

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Late-February Mid-Week Walking (2013-02-28)

On Thursday, 28th February, Stockton Rambling Club has a mid-week walk in the Low Coniscliffe area of Darlington. Please meet at 10.30 am at the lay-by on the A67 road near the Baydale Beck Pub {NZ 253 141} - see the following map.

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The walk will not be longer than 9 miles.
For further details ring 01642-654861.
 

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Feedback: SRC's Sixtieth Birthday Party

Following the successful 60th Birthday Celebration of the Stockton Rambling Club (which was held on Friday, 15th February), Bill McTimoney has sent the following short report.
 
Hi all. We had an excellent night with the topside of 60 attending. Blackwell’s catering was super; with plenty of leftovers - our thanks to all those who brought all the additionals - sweets, flowers, tablecloths (yes! It was a posh do!), etc.
 
The presentation by David Lax from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) was very well done and informative - it served to reinforce our gratitude for the services they provide.
 
The raffle (some 70 prizes arrived on the night!) was rapid fire and all over in about ten minutes - I was quite surprised at how fast some of our members were to be up to grab a prize before someone else appeared at the table! Then there was lots (though not enough) time for “chat”.
 
David Lax (from GNAAS) had brought some memorabilia with him and sold over £200 worth. The raffle raised around £200 too. A few people, who couldn’t make the evening, had also sent in monetary donations. That set me thinking - we’ll keep the GNAAS donation open until the next committee meeting on 27th February and if anyone who couldn’t make the evening wishes to make a donation they can email the amount to me and then let me have it by cheque, or cash if they are to see me before 27th - I’ll be out on Wednesday and Sunday this week.
 
John Carter took a photo of everyone - click the button below to see it.

Copies of the photograph can be obtained from John Carter at john.carter250@ntlworld.com.
 

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Sunday Walking to Stokesley

On Sunday, 24th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Western Region of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Stokesley {NZ 525 086} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Osmotherley {SE 456 972} and will take in Barker's Ridge, Cote House and Dromonby Hall.
 
The B-walk will commence at Swainby {NZ 476 023} and will visit a section of the Cleveland Way, Cringle Moor and Great Broughton.
 
The C-walk will set off from Kilton House {NZ 456 011} and will pass through Swainby, Faceby, Carlton and Great Broughton.
 
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
 

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A-Walking: Beamish to Lanchester via No Place

Our three walks on Sunday, 10th February, each took place in the County Durham area. Both the A-Walk and the B-Walk started from the A693 near Beamish {NZ 225 535} while the C-Walk set off from South Pelaw {NZ 268 527}. All walks finished in Lanchester {NZ 166 474}.
 
The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker (pictured below) who stood in, at short notice, for Jill Johnson who was indisposed. There were six walkers in the group. The distance covered was 14.0 miles. Setting off from our drop-off point at 10:18 am, we headed north and then followed a network of footpaths that took us in a counter-clockwise direction around the perimeter of Beamish Open-air Museum. Returning to the A693 at {NZ 214 533}, we next headed south towards the village of No Place. Continuing our southerly trek, we made our way to Twizell Dykes and Waldridge.
 
Leaving Waldridge on a westerly bearing, we navigated a route to Edmondsley and Burnhope. From here, we maintained our westerly trek in order to arrive in Lanchester at about 16:43 pm - in plenty of time for some refreshments in a local hostelry.
 
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.
 

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Mid-February Mid-Week Walking (2013-02-20)

On Wednesday, 20th February, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Hartburn area of Stockton-on-Tees. Please meet at 10.30 am at Hartburn shops - see the following map.

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The walk will not be longer than 5 miles.
For further details ring 01740-644347.
 

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Sunday Walking to Great Ayton

On Sunday, 17th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the North-Eastern area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Great Ayton {NZ 563 106} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Clitterbeck {NZ 711 101} and will take in Commondale, Captain Cook's Monument and Low Easby.
 
The B-walk will commence at Danby {NZ 707 086} and will visit Castleton, North Ings, Three Howes and a section of the Cleveland Way.
 
The C-walk will set off from Birk Brow {NZ 658 148} and will pass through Wentworth Wood, a section of the Cleveland Way, and Airyholme Farm.
 
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
 

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SPECIAL EVENT:SRC's 60th Birthday Celebration

On Friday, 15th February, Stockton Rambling Club has a special event organised. This will take the form of a 'birthday' celebration to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of the Stockton Rambling Club. This event will take place at Linthorpe Community Centre in Middlesbrough.
 
The evening will involve a presentation on the Great North Air-Ambulance; there will also be a buffet and a raffle. The cost of this event is £3.50. Bookings (with payment) should be made to George Taylor or any Committee Member.
 
For further details on this event please contact Bill McTimoney on 01740-644347.
 

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Mid-February Mid-Week Walking (2013-02-14)

On Thursday, 14th February, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Croxdale area of County Durham. Please meet at 10.30 am at Sunderland Bridge {NZ 265 377} - see the following map.

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The walk will not be longer than 9 miles.
For further details ring 01642-656273.
 

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Sunday Walking to Lanchester

On Sunday, 10th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Waldridge area of the County Durham. All walks will finish in Lanchester {NZ 165 473} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Beamish {NZ 220 535} and will take in Twizzell Dykes, Waldridge and Burnhope.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Beamish and will visit Twizzell Dykes, Waldridge and Burnhope.
 
The C-walk will set off from South Pelaw {NZ 269 527} and will pass through Waldridge, Edmondsley and Burnhope.
 
This is a Route 3 coach pick-up (Acklam: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Billingham: 9.30 am).
 

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