A-Walking: Pateley Bridge to Bolton Abbey

Our three walks on Sunday, 23rd June, each took place in the Nidderdale and Wharfedale areas of North Yorkshire. Both the A-Walk and the B-Walk started at Pateley Bridge while the C-Walk commenced at Dry Gill. All of the walks finished in Bolton Abbey.
 
The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker (pictured below) and covered a distance of 15.7 miles. There were five walkers in the group.
Leaving our drop-off location in the car park at Pateley Bridge, we set off in a westerly direction to join the Nidderdale Way at {SE 146 654}. Maintaining our westerly bearing, we followed this path to {SE 120 657} and then turned onto a south-westerly bearing in order to pass through Near Hardcastle, Keld Houses and Sun Side Allotments. We stopped for a short lunch-break near Breast Pits.
 
From the lunch-stop location, we continued on our south-westerly bearing until we reached High Skyreholme. Now changing to a south-easterly bearing, we crossed the valley and made our ascent of Simon's Side - the high spot of the walk. We continued our south-easterly trek until we reached the high-ground at Rom Shaw Head where we turned onto a south-westerly bearing. This took us over Hazelwood Moor to Bolton Park Farm and the River Wharfe at Wooden Bridge - where we joined the Dales Way.
 
We followed the route of the Dales Way in a southerly direction until we reached Waterfall Bridge. From here we had a pleasant walk into Bolton Abbey - and the refreshment stop at Bolton Bridge.
 
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-July Mid-Week Walking (2013-07-01)

During the week beginning 1st July, Stockton Rambling Club will have TWO mid-week walks available. One is an evening walk and the other is a day walk.
 

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The evening walk is on Wednesday, 3rd July and will start at 7.00 pm from theKing's Head in Hutton Rudby - see the map below.
This walk will not be longer than 6 miles (C-Pace).
Please ring 01642-899378 for more details.
 

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The day walk is on Thursday, 4th July. It will start at 10.30 am from Stillington Community Centre {NZ 376 235} - see the map below.

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The length of this walk will be up to 8 miles (C-Pace).
Please telephone 01740-631579 for more details.
 

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Sunday Walking to Middleton-in-Teesdale

On Sunday, 30th June, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Teesdale area of County Durham. All walks will finish in Middleton-in-Teesdale {NY 948 254} - see the following maps.

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The A-walk will start at Cow Green Reservoir {NY 810 309} and will take in Cauldron Snout, a section of the Pennine Way, Coldberry and Hudes Hope.
 
The B-walk will commence at Hanging Shaw {NY 864 299} and will visit Cronkley, High Force, Low Force and Revelin Allotment.
 
The C-walk will set off from Langdon Beck {NY 853 312} and will pass through Cronkley, a section of the Pennine Way, High Force and Low Force.
 
This is a Route 2 coach pick-up (Billingahm: 9.00 am, Acklam: 9.15 am and Stockton: 9.30 am).
 

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Summer Walking in Wales - 2013

During the month of June, a number of people from the Rambling Club participated in walking expeditions in various parts of Wales. We (Jane and Phil) had a fabulous ten-days walking in South-Wales, Mid-Wales and North Wales. From our 'base camp' near Rhayader {SN 940 665} we did three circular walks in the Elan Valley and circular walks in Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, the Gower Peninsula, Aberystwyth and the Brecon Beacons. On our way home, we stopped two nights in Llanberis and did a circular walk in Snowdonia - which took in an ascent of Snowdon.
 
A selection of some of the photos that we took during our week's walking expedition in Wales 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-June Mid-Week Walking (2013-06-24)

During the week beginning 24th June, Stockton Rambling Club will have TWO mid-week walks available. One is an evening walk and the other is a day walk.
 

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The evening walk is on Wednesday, 26th June and will start at 7.00 pm from The Ship hostelry in Saltburn {NZ 669 215} - see the map below.

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This walk will not be longer than 6 miles (C-pace).
Please ring 01642-492750 for more details.
 

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The day walk is on Thursday, 27th June. It will start at 10.30 am from Westfield Road in Richmond {NZ 165 012} - see the map below.

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The length of this walk will be up to 9 miles.
Please telephone 01642-648682 for more details.
 
Note: please bring your bus pass if you have one.
 

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Sunday Walking to Bolton Abbey

On Sunday, 23rd June, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Nidderdale area of North Yorkshire. All walks will finish in Bolton Abbey {SE 071 538} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Pateley Bridge {SE 157 655} and will take in Near Hardcastle, Keld Houses, Simon's Seat, Lord's Seat and Hazelwood Moor.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Pateley Bridge and will visit Near Hardcastle, Greenhow Hill and a section of the Dales Way.
 
The C-walk will set off from Dry Gill {SE 083 634} and will pass through High Skyreholme, Howgill, a section of the Dales Way and The Strid.
 
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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Mid-June Mid-Week Walking (2013-06-17)

During the week beginning 17th June, Stockton Rambling Club will have THREE mid-week events available. The first is a day walk, the second is an evening walk and the third is a guided tour (plus an optional 6-mile walk).
 

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The first event is a day walk and will take place on Wednesday, 19th June. It will start at 10.30 am from ASDA car parkat Whinbush Way, Darlington {NZ 308 168} - see the map below.

This walk will be not be longer than 5 miles (D-pace).
Please ring 01325-266803 for more details.
 

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The second event is an evening walk and will also take place on Wednesday, 19th June. It will start at 7.00 pm from the Carlton Ox hostelry at Carlton-in-Cleveland - see the map below.

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The length of this walk will be up to 6 miles (C-pace).
Please telephone 01325-469476 for more details.
 

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The third event is a guided tour of Kiplin Hall and Gardens near Richmond {SE 273 977} - see the following map.

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This event will take place on Thursday, 20th June and will cost £8-00 (conc £7-50). Please contact Bill McTimoney on 01740-644347 for more details and bookings.
 
Following the guided tour, there wll be an optional 6-mile walk.
 
More information about Kiplin Hall can be found here.
 

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Sunday Walking to Thornton-le-Dale

On Sunday, 16th June, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Lockton area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Thornton-le-Dale {SE 835 831} - see the following maps.

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The A-walk will start at Ellerbeck Bridge {SE 858 983} and will take in Lilla Howe, Malo Cross and Bride Stones.
 
The B-walk will commence at Horcum {SE 852 938} and will visit Levisham Bottoms, Farwath and Low Dalby.
 
The C-walk will set off from Horcum and will pass through Low Horcum, Warren Farm, (near) Lockton and Low Dalby.
 
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: Allenheads to Hexham via Dye House

Our three walks on Sunday, 2nd June, each took place in the Northumberland area. The A-Walk started near Fell View {NY 852 478} (just north of Allenheads), the B-Walk commenced at Sinderhope and the C-Walk set off from Catton. All of the walks finished in Hexham.
 
The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker (pictured below) and covered a distance of 15.6 miles. There were six walkers in the group.
Leaving our drop-off location on the B6295 road, we climbed up over Byerhope Bank in order to reach the trig point on Green Hill. From here we followed a good track (Broad Way) in a north-easterly direction over Pikely Rigg. We continued on a north-easterly bearing until we arrived at the trig point on Watson’s Hill - stopping for a while in order to take in the spectacular views. Maintaining our north-easterly bearing, we then made our way towards a minor road near Kings Law {NY 900 542}. We stopped here for a short lunch break.
 
After departing from the lunch-stop location, we followed the minor road from King’s Law until we reached Low Rawgreen. At this point we picked up a footpath on our left that took us through a pleasant woodland area. After two river crossings, one at Redlead Mill and the other near High Staples, we navigated a route that took us to the road bridge at Dye House {NY 937 585}. From here, two of us (Roger and Phil) made a quick diversion up to the tiny village of Steel and back - in order to take some photos.
 
Following our photograph-taking session, we rejoined the other members of the group at Dye House and continued our uphill trek towards Blackhall Wood. After passing the B-Party, we stopped for a short tea-break. Again, the views were spectacular.
 
Continuing in a northerly direction, we made our way to Smelting Syke, Dotland Park and Dipton Mill. We passed the B-Party (again) near Hole House and started our ascent, via Queen’s Letch, to the reservoir near the minor road at {NY 935 623}. From here, we had an easy downhill walk into the centre of Hexham - with plenty of time to partake of some refreshments.
 
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-June Mid-Week Walking (2013-06-10)

During the week beginning 10th June, Stockton Rambling Club will have TWO mid-week walks available. One is an evening walk and the other is a day walk.
 

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The evening walk is on Wednesday, 12th June and will start at 7.00 pm from Gribdale Gate (near Great Ayton) {NZ 593 110} - see the map below.
 
This walk will not be longer than 6 miles (C-pace).
Please ring 01642-778247 for more details.
 

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The day walk is on Thursday, 13th June. It will start at 10.30 am from Osmotherley {SE 456 972} - see the map below.
 
The length of this walk will be up to 9 miles (B-pace).
Please telephone 01642-678534 for more details.
 

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Sunday Walking to Romaldkirk

On Sunday, 9th June, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Baldersdale area of County Durham. All walks will finish in Romaldkirk {NY 995 220} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Brough {NY 795 146} and will take in Augill Head, Balderhead, Hury and Lanquittes.
 
The B-walk will commence at Bowes {NY 995 135} and will visit a section of the Penine Way, Gods Bridge, Birk Hat, Hury and Lanquittes.
 
The C-walk will also set off from Bowes and will pass along a section of the Penine Way, Ladyfold Rigg, West Briscoe and Lanquittes.
 
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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