Monday 29 July 2013

Sunday Coastal Walking to Bamburgh

On Sunday, 4th August, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Bulmer-Bamburgh coastal area of Northumberland . All walks will finish in Bamburgh {NU 182 349} - see the following maps.
Map of the Boulmer to Bamburgh area - Part 1
Map of the Boulmer to Bamburgh area - Part 2
Map of the Boulmer to Bamburgh area - Part 3
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The A-walk will start at Boulmer {NU 265 142} and will take in Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle and Beadnell.
 
The B-walk will commence at Craster {NU 258 198} and will visit Dunstanburgh Castle, Low Newton and Beadnell.
 
The C-walk will set off from Newtonbarns {NU 223 249} and will pass through High Newton-by-the-Sea, Beadnell and Seahouses.
 
This is a Route 3 coach pick-up (Acklam: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Billingham: 9.30 am).
 


Sunday 28 July 2013

A-Walking: Gunnerside to Reeth via Swinner Gill

Our four walks on Sunday, 21st July, each took place in the Swaledale area of North Yorkshire. The A-Walk, B-Walk and C-Walk all started in Gunnerside while the additional D-Walk set off from Reeth. All of the walks finished in Reeth. Following the walking activities members of the Club enjoyed a meal in the Buck Hotel.
 
The A-Walk was led by Jane Thompson - pictured below. There were five walkers in the group; the distance covered was 13.9 miles.
Jane Thompson - A-Walk leader
From our drop-off point in Gunnerside, we followed a westerly-going path that took us to Ivelet, Calvert Houses and Ramp Holme Farm. We had some good views of the River Swale as we made our way in the direction of Muker - and on our subsequent northerly trek to Swinner Gill Lead Mines. We stopped here for a short lunch-break and to take in the spectacular views.
 
From the lead mines we climbed up along East Grain in order to reach the high ground near Lownathwaite. Still maintaining our easterly bearing, we descended down to the ruins of the old mines at the confluence of Blind Gill and Gunnerside Gill. Our next climb took us up over the harsh, rocky terrain at Friarfold Hush in order to reach the Old Gang Mines and Level House Bridge. At this point, we changed to a south-easterly bearing and walked along a good track that took us to Surrender Bridge.
 
We stopped just after the old smelting mill (near Cringley Bottom) for a short tea-stop and then continued our south-easterly trek. Following the route of Barney Beck, we made our way to Thiernswood Hall and Healaugh. After passing through the village, we turned right and descended down to the northern bank of the River Swale. From here we walked in an easterly direction in order to reach our final destination in Reeth.
 
Many thanks to Jane for leading a splendid 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.

 


Wednesday 24 July 2013

Late-July Mid-Week Walking (2013-07-29)

During the week beginning 29th July, 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, 31st July and will start at 7.00 pm from Lord Stones cafe near Carlton-in-Cleveland {NZ 524 030} - see the map below.
 
Map of Lord Stones Cafe area.
This walk will not be longer than 6 miles (C-Pace).
Please ring 07768-587520 for more details.
 


The day walk is on Thursday, 1st August. It will start at 10.30 am from Gribdale Gate near Great Ayton {NZ 593 110} - see the map below.
 
Map of Gribdale Gate Area
The length of this walk will be up to 8 miles (C-Pace).
Please telephone 01642-299312 for more details.
 

Monday 22 July 2013

Sunday Walking to Egton Bridge

On Sunday, 28th July, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Lealholm area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Egton Bridge {NZ 804 052} - see the following map.
Map of the Gerrick to Egton Bridge area
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The A-walk will start from the car park on the A171 road near Gerrick {NZ 705 119} and will take in Gerrick Moor, Siss Cross, Danby Rigg and Trough House.
 
The B-walk will commence at Scaling Dam {NZ 755 128} and will visit Roxby High Moor, Houlsyke and Delves.
 
The C-walk will set off from Egton Bridge and will follow a circular route that passes through Carr Wood, Lealholm, Carr End and Blue Beck Cottage.
 
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
 

Thursday 18 July 2013

Mid-July Mid-Week Walking (2013-07-22)

During the week beginning 22nd July, 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, 24th July and will start at 7.00 pm from the Sutton Arms in Elton {NZ 395 171} - see the map below.
Map of the Elton area.
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This walk will not be longer than 6 miles (C-Pace).
Please ring 01642-580370 for more details.
 


The day walk is on Thursday, 25th July. It will start at 10.30 am from The Green in Reeth {SE 038 993} - see the map below.
Map of Reeth Area
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The length of this walk will be up to 9 miles (B-Pace).
Please telephone 07557-134446 for more details.
 

Sunday 14 July 2013

Sunday Walking to Reeth

On Sunday, 21st July, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Swaledale area of North Yorkshire. All walks will start at Gunnerside {SD 959 982} and finish in Reeth {SE 038 993} - see the following map.
Map of the Gunnerside to Reeth area
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The A-walk will take in Muker, Swinner Gill, Surrender Bridge and Barney Beck.
 
The B-walk will visit Whitaside Moor, Dents Houses, and Grinton Mill.
 
The C-walk will pass through Gunnerside Gill, Old Gang Mines, Surrender Bridge and Healaugh.
 
Note 1: Malcolm and Marjorie will arrange a D-Walk.
 
Note 2: Following the walking events, there will be a meal at the Buck Inn, Reeth. This event must be pre-booked and costs £17.00 (including the coach fare).

 
This is a Route 2 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Acklam: 9.15 am and Stockton: 9.30 am).
 

Friday 12 July 2013

A-Walking: Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Settle

On Sunday, the 7th July, Stockton Rambling Club had three works in the Ribblesdale area of North Yorkshire. All of the walks started in Horton-in-Ribblesdale and finished in Settle.
 
The A-Walk was led by Peter Cull (pictured below). There were nine walkers in the group. Peter's route covered a distance of 13.1 miles and included ascents of Plover Hill and Pen-y-Ghent.
Peter Cull - A-Walk leader
Following the route of the Pennine Way, we left Horton-in-Ribblesdale on a north-easterly bearing - making our way towards Horton Scar. We left the Pennine Way at {SD 823 742} and continued our north-easterly trek over Horton Moor until we reached a path junction at {SD 845 761} on Foxup Moor. At this point we turned onto a south-easterly bearing and began our ascent of Plover Hill (2222 feet). We stopped on the top for a short lunch-break.
 
After an enjoyable lunch-stop, we made our way south in order to reach the summit of Pen-y-Ghent (2264 feet). Because the visibility was so good, we had some tremendous views from here.
 
Following our descent from the high ground, we continued our southerly trek (following the route of the Pennine Way) until we reached Churn Milk Hole. Leaving the Pennine Way, we continued south to Moor Head Lane {SD 8254 691} in order to join the route of the Ribble Way. We followed this south to the small village of Stainforth - where we caught up with (and over-took) the B-Group walkers.
 
We now made our way to the B6479 road and continued in a southerly direction to find a path (on our left) that took us beneath Stainforth Scar. This path eventually led us into the village of Langcliffe where we re-joined the B6479 road. At {SD 820 647} we took a minor road on our left and followed this to Castlebergh Plantation. At this point we turned onto a westerly bearing and dropped down into the centre of Settle.
 
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.

 

Thursday 11 July 2013

Mid-July Mid-Week Walking (2013-07-15)

During the week beginning 15th July, Stockton Rambling Club will have THREE mid-week events available. The first is a Garden Visit (and optional walk), the second is a day walk and the third is an evening walk.
 


The Garden Visit will take place on Tuesday, 16th July. It will take place at Woodside House in Witton Park {NZ 177 297} (see the map below) and will start at 10:30 am. There is an entrance fee of £4.00 for this event.
Map of Witton Park area.
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Following the garden visit, there is an optional walk.
Please ring Bill McTimoney on 01740-644347 for more details.
 


The day walk will take place on Wednesday, 17th July. Please meet at 10.30 am at Preston Park {NZ 427 157} - see the map below.
Map of Preston Park Area

The length of this walk will be up to 5 miles (D-Pace).
Please telephone 01642-805781 for more details.
Note: please bring your bus pass - if you have one.
 


The evening walk and will also take place on Wednesday, 17th July. It will start at 7:00 pm from the Davenport Hotel in Middleton One Row {NZ 351 123} - see the map below.
Map of Middleton One Row Area
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The length of this walk will be up to 6 miles (C-Pace).
Please telephone 01325-469476 for more details.
 

Monday 8 July 2013

Sunday Walking to Gillamoor

On Sunday, 14th July, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Bilsdale area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Gillamoor {SE 682 899} - see the following maps.
Map of the Clay Bank to 
Gillamoor area
Map of the Clay Bank to Gillamoor area
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The A-walk will start at Clay Bank {NZ 572 035} and will take in Bloworth Crossing, Rudland Rigg and Low Mill.
 
The B-walk will commence at Newgate Bank {SE 564 887} and will visit Stork House, Ankness Ridge and Aumery Park.
 
The C-walk will set off from Helmsley {SE 612 838} and will pass through Riccaldale, Nawton Towers and Aumery Park.
 
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
 


Thursday 4 July 2013

A-Walking: Cow Green Reservoir to Middleton-in-Teesdale

Our three walks on Sunday, 30th June, each took place in the Teesdale area of County Durham. The A-Walk started from the car park at Cow Green Reservoir, the B-Walk commenced at Hanging Shaw while the C-Walk set-off from Langdon Beck. All walks finished in Middleton-in-Teesdale.
 
The A-Walk was led by Jane Thompson (pictured below). There were nine walkers in the group. Jane's route took in a section of the Pennine Way, Ettersgill, Coldberry and Hudes Hope. It covered a distance of 14.9 miles.
Jane Thompson - A-Walk leader
After leaving our drop-off location, we headed south to Cauldron Snout where we joined the Pennine Way. We followed this in an easterly direction in order to reach the minor road near Langdon Beck Youth Hostel. From here we navigated a picturesque route to Ettersgill, Ashdub, Broadley's Gate and Moor House.
 
From Moor House, we had a good climb over moorland terrain in order to reach the high-ground between Lord's Allotment and Coldberry Grains. We had some spectacular views from here - and during our descent into Hudes Hope. There was lots of evidence of the old lead-mining activity to be seen here.
 
After crossing Hudeshope Beck, we had an easy 'downhill' trek, in a southerly direction, following the route of the beck, to the end of the walk in Middleton-in-Teesdale.
 
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.

 

Wednesday 3 July 2013

Early-July Mid-Week Walking (2013-07-08)

During the week beginning 8th July, 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, 10th July and will start at 7.00 pm from Hutton Village {NZ 601 138} - see the map below.
 
Map of Hutton Village area.
This walk will not be longer than 6 miles.
Please ring 01642-715773 for more details.
 


The day walk is on Thursday, 11th July. It will start at 10.30 am from the Demesne picnic area car park in Wolsingham {NZ 076 375} - see the map below.
Map of Wolsingham Area
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The length of this walk will be up to 9 miles.
Please telephone 01642-587631 for more details.
 

Monday 1 July 2013

Sunday Walking to Settle

On Sunday, 7th July, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Ribblesdale area of the North Yorkshire. All walks will start in Horton-in-Ribblesdale {SD 807 721} and finish in Settle {SD 819 636} - see the following map.
Map of the Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Settle area
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The A-walk will take in Plover Hill, Pen y Ghent and Stainforth.
 
The B-walk will visit Pen y Ghent, Stainforth and Langliffe.
 
The C-walk will pass through Helwith Bridge, Ribble Way and Stainforth.
 
This is a Route 2 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Acklam: 9.15 am and Stockton: 9.30 am).