Early-September Mid-Week Walking (2013-09-05)

On Thursday, 5th September, Stockton Rambling Club has 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 {NZ 563 106} - see the following map.
The walk will not be longer than 8 miles.
For further details ring 07892-908201.
 

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Sunday Walking to Reeth

On Sunday, 1st September, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Wensleydale area of North Yorkshire. All walks will finish in Reeth {SE 038 993} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Castle Bolton {SE 034 918} and will take in Oxclose Gate, Long Bank, Crackpot, Blades and Barney Beck.
 
The B-walk will commence at Caperby {SE 008 898} and will visit Oxclose Road, Long Band, Summer Lodge, Isles Bridge and Healaugh.
 
The C-walk will set off from Preston Scar {SE 066 916} and will pass through Thorny Bank Hill, Apedale Head and Green Hill Ends.
 
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: Stanhope to St John's Chapel via Bolt's Law

Despite the inclement weather on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, our three walks in Weardale on the 18th August went ahead as planned. Both the A-Walk and the B-Walk started in Stanhope while the C-Walk set off a little further west from Eastgate. All of the walks finished in St John's Chapel.
 
The A-Walk was led by Jane Thompson - pictured below. There were seven walkers in the group; the distance covered was 15.2 miles.

From our drop-off point near the Town Hall in Stanhope, we followed a northerly path that took us up along Stanhope Burn. Much to Jane's delight, we sighted two herons wading in, and flying about, the beck. We left Stanhope Burn at its junction with West Whiteley Burn and continued north (on our first climb) to Steward Shield Meadow and onwards to the disused railway track at {NY 983 443} near Meadows Edge. Turning left, we followed the route of the railway in a westerly direction to reach our lunch-stop location at {NY 953 450} - in a sheep-fold near Hope Head.
 
Following lunch, we made our way up to the trig point and cairn on Bolt's Law. We now followed a south-westerly bearing in order to reach the minor road near Packlet's Gate. After a short spell on the road we turned left onto open moorland and made our way on a south-easterly bearing to reach Rookhope. Leaving Rookhope in a south-westerly direction, we started our second climb. This took us over Lintzgarth Common to Scarsike Head. From here we had a good down-hill section that took us to Middlehope Burn where we stopped for a pleasant tea-stop.
 
We left the tea-stop location in a southerly direction and followed the route of Middlehope Burn until we reached the village of Westgate. Turning right along the A689 road, we joined the Weardale Way and followed this in a westerly direction in order to reach Daddry Shield and our final destination in St John's Chapel.
 
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.
 

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Late-August Mid-Week Walking (2013-08-26)

During the week beginning 26th August, 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 Monday, 26th August and will start at 5.00 pm from The Black Horse in Swainby {NZ 477 021} - see the map below.
This walk will not be longer than 6 miles (C-Pace).
Please ring 01642-715773 for more details.
 

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The day walk is on Thursday, 29th August. It will start at 10.30 am from the Post Office in Barnard Castle {NZ 049 166} - see the map below.

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The length of this walk will be up to 9 miles (B-Pace).
Please telephone 01642-648682 for more details.
 

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Sunday Walking to Runswick Bay

On Sunday, 25th August, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the North-Eastern region of the North York Moors. All walks will start at Scaling {NZ 744 128} and finish in Runswick {NZ 807 160} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will take in Lealholm Rigg, Ugthorpe, East Barnby and Lythe.
 
The B-walk will visit Mickleby Moor, Lythe, Goldsborough and Kettleness.
 
The C-walk will pass through Mickleby Moor, Westfield, Claymoor and Hob Holes.
 
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-August Mid-Week Walking (2013-08-19)

During the week beginning 19th August, Stockton Rambling Club will have THREE mid-week events available. The first is a garden visit, the second is a day walk and the third is an evening walk.
 

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The garden visit will take place on Tuesday, 20th August at the Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve in Catterick Garrison. It will start at 10.30 am from Cambrai Lines Front Gate {SE 165 975} - see the map below.

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Information about the Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve can be found by clicking here.
 
Please telephone 01740-644347 for more details on this visit.
 

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The day walk will take place on Wednesday, 21st August. It will start at 10.30 am from the Bay Horse hostelry in Hutton Rudby {NZ 470 063} - see the map below.
The length of this walk will be up to 5 miles.
Please telephone 01325-469476 for more details.
 

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The evening walk will also take place on Wednesday, 21st August. It will start at 7:00 pm from the Talpore hostelry at the Tees Barrage {NZ 461 192} - see the map below.
The length of this walk will be up to 6 miles (C-Pace).
Please telephone 01642-580370 for more details.
 

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Sunday Walking to St John's Chapel

On Sunday, 18th August, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Weardale area of the County Durham region. All walks will finish in St John's Chapel {NY 884 379} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Stanhope {NY 992 393} and will take in Stanhope Burn, Bolt's Law and Rookhope.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Stanhope and will visit Stanhope Burn, Bolt's Law Incline and Rookhope.
 
The C-walk will set off from Eastgate {NY 952 387} and will pass through Rookhope, Pry Barn and 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).
 

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A-Walking: Boulmer to Bamburgh via Craster

Our three walks on Sunday, 4th August, each took place in the north-eastern coastal area of Northumberland. All walks finished in Bamburgh. The A-Walk started at Boulmer, the B-Walk set off from Craster while the C-Walk commenced at Newtonbarns.
 
The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker - pictured below. There were six walkers in the group; the distance covered was 18 miles.
After leaving our drop-off location outside The Fishing Boat Inn in Boulmer, we followed the coastal path in a northerly direction to reach Craster. We stopped here for our lunch-stop and enjoyed some good views of the harbour.
 
From our lunch-stop location, we continued our northerly trek along the coast. Our route took in Dunstanburgh Castle, Embleton Bay, Low Newton-by-the-Sea and Beadnell Bay. We stopped near Beadnell for a short tea-stop.
 
Leaving our tea-stop location, we followed a series of field paths that ran in a north-westerly direction to North Sunderland. We then rejoined the coastal path near St Aidan's Dunes. From here we had some good views of the Farne Islands and a very pleasant walk along the beach in order to reach our final destination in Bamburgh.
 
Today's walking conditions were superb - plenty of sunshine and lots of gentle cool breezes. In addition, of course, the coastal scenery was terrific.
 
Many thanks to Phil for leading the 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.
 

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Mid-August Mid-Week Walking (2013-08-14)

On Wednesday, 14th August, Stockton Rambling Club has a mid-week evening walk in the Bilsdale area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 7:00 pm at Clay Bank car park {NZ 572 035} - see the following map.

The walk will not be longer than 6 miles.
For further details ring 01642-786637.
 

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Sunday Walking to Hutton-le-Hole

On Sunday, 11th August, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Blakey area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Hutton-le-Hole {SE 704 901} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Ralph's Cross {NZ676 021} and will take in Bloworth Crossing, and Rudland Rigg.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Ralph's Cross and will visit White Cross, Dale Head Farm and Rosedale.
 
The C-walk will set off from Blakey Ridge {SE 683 987} and will pass through Sheriff's Pit, Low Mill, Hagg End Farm and Lowna Bridge.
 
Note: Malcolm and Marjorie will arrange a D-Walk.
 
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: Gerrick Moor to Egton Bridge

Despite the torrential down-pour of rain that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning on the 28th July, our three SRC walks went ahead in the Esk Dale area of the North York Moors. During the day, the weather was superb - plenty of sunshine and some gentle breezes to keep us cool. The A-Walk started from the car park on the A171 near Gerrick Lane, the B-Walk set off from Scaling Dam and the C-Walk followed a circular route from Egton Bridge. All walks finished in Egton Bridge.
 
The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker - pictured below. There were five walkers in the group; the distance covered was 16.1 miles.
After leaving our drop-off location on the A171 road, we headed south over Gerrick Moor to Siss Cross and onwards to Danby. Continuing our southerley trek, we made our way to Ainthorpe and the trig point on Ainthorpe Rigg. From here, we maintained our overall southerly bearing - making our way to Wolf Pit and Trough House. We stopped here for a short lunch-break.
 
We left Trough House on an easterly bearing and followed Cut Road (path) across Glaisdale Moor to reach the minor road near Birk Wath Beck {NZ 729 028}. We then walked along the road in a north-easterly direction until we arrived at the trig point on Glaisdale Rigg. At this point we left the road and followed a good track in an easterly direction until we reached Glaisdale. From here, we dropped down to Carr End where we stopped for a short tea-break near Beggar's Bridge.
 
The final part of our route involved a pleasant walk through East Arnecliff Wood towards Delves. From here we followed a narrow minor road in a down-hill direction until we reached The Horseshoe Hotel at Egton Bridge. We crossed the River Esk using two sets of stepping stones near {NZ 801 051} in order to make our way to our coach which was waiting nearby.
 
Many thanks to Phil for leading the 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.
 

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Early-August Mid-Week Walking (2013-08-05)

During the week beginning 5th August, 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, 7th August and will start at 7.00 pm from Preston Park car park {NZ 427 187} - see the map below.
This walk will not be longer than 6 miles.
Please ring 01642-882996 for more details.
 

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The day walk is on Thursday, 8th August. It will start at 10.30 am from Square Corner (above Osmotherley) {SE 480 958} - see the map below.

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The length of this walk will be up to 9 miles.
Please telephone 01642-654861 for more details.
 

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