Sunday Walking to Kildale

On Sunday, 5th January, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the North-Western area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Kildale {NZ 607 093} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Nunthorpe Hall {NZ 540 132} and will take in Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook's Monument.
 
The B-walk will also commence at Nunthorpe Hall and will visit Cliff Ridge Wood, Great Ayton and Battersby.
 
The C-walk will set off from Nunthorpe {NZ 537 146} and will pass through Quarry Hill, Great Ayton and Battersby Junction.
 
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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Early January Mid-Week Walking (2014-01-02)

On Thursday, 2nd January, Stockton Rambling Club has a mid-week walk in the Preston Park area of Stockton-on-Tees. Please meet at 10.30 am at Preston Park {NZ 427 157} - see the following map.


The walk will not be longer than 8 miles (C-Pace).
For further details ring 01642-784309.
 

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A-Walking:Sheraton to Seaham Dene

Our three walks on Sunday, 15th December, each took place in the north-eastern coastal region of County Durham. The A-Walk started at Sheraton, the B-walk set off from Castle Eden Dene while the C-Walk commenced at Little Thorpe. All of the walks finished at Seaham Dene
 
The A-walk was led by Peter Cull (pictured below). There were six walkers in the group. Our route covered a distance of 15 miles and took in Monk Hesleden, Blackhall Colliery, Castle Eden Dene, Horden Dene, Hawthorn Dene, Nose's Point, Dawdon and Seaham Harbour.

From our drop-off location at Sheraton, on the A19 road, we set off in a north-easterly direction in order to link up with the Durham Coast Path near Blackhall Rocks. We then followed this path in a north-westerly direction along the coast - stopping for a very pleasant lunch-break on the beach near Warren House Gill. Continuing our northerly coastal trek, we made our way to Nose's Point - where we took a short tea-stop. The final part of the walk took us along the seafront at Seaham and gave us some good views of the harbour. We finished the walk in the car park near Seaham Dene where we found a convenient cafe for our end-of-walk refreshments.
 
Many thanks to Peter for leading today's walk. The coastal scenary was terrific!
 
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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CHRISTMAS WALKS - 2013

Over the Christmas period, Sunday 22nd December through Wednesday 1st January, Stockton Rambling Club has a series of car walks available.
 
These walks will all start at 10:00 am from the designated starting point. They will all be at C-Pace and will not be longer than 8 miles.
 
Click here for further details about these events.
 
As there is no coach available for these walks, please ring 01845-526566 to arrange a lift or offer one.
 

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A-Walking: East Loftus to Slapewath via Saltburn

Our four walks on Sunday, 8th December, each took place in the East Cleveland region of the North York Moors. The A-Walk, B-Walk and C-Walk each started in East Loftus while the D-Walk started at Carlin How. All walks finished in Slapewath. After the walks we all had a Christmas meal in the carvery at the Fox and Hounds hostelry.
 
The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker (pictured Below). There were seven walkers in the group. Our route covered a distance of 14.3 miles and took in Skinningrove, Saltburn, Upleatham and Skelton.

Leaving the A174 road in East Loftus in a north-easterly direction, we made our way to the Cleveland Way. We followed this in a westerly direction to Skinningrove and Saltburn. We stopped in Hazel Grove for a short lunch-stop. From the lunch-stop location we made our way to Upleatham and Skelton. We re-joined the Cleveland Way at Skelton Green and followed this in a south-westerly direction to our final destination in Slapewath.
 
We had a great day out and we were able to see some of the damage done to the coastal area by the recent high tides. Following the walk, we all enjoyed a very pleasant meal in the carvery at the Fox and Hounds Inn at Slapewath.
 
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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Sunday Walking to Seaham Dene

On Sunday, 15th December, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the north-eastern coastal area of County Durham. All walks will finish in Seaham Dene {NZ 416 505} - see the following maps.

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The A-walk will start at Sheraton {NZ 440 350} and will take in Hart and a section of the Durham Coastal Path.
 
The B-walk will commence at Castle Eden Dene {NZ 409 388} and will then follow a section of the Durham Coastal Path.
 
The C-walk will set off from Little Thorpe {NZ 421 428} and will pass through Horden Hall, and will then follow a section of the Durham Coastal Path.
 
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: Hummerbeck to Baydale Beck

Our three walks on Sunday, 1st December, each took place in the Darlington area of County Durham. The A-Walk started in Hummerbeck, the B-Walk commenced at West Auckland and the C-Walk set off from Limekiln Cottage. All of the walks finished at Baydale Beck.
 
The A-Walk was led by Bill McTimoney - pictured below. There were 11 walkers in the group and the walk covered a distance of 16 miles.

Leaving Hummerbeck in a south-westerly direction, Bill's route took in Hummerbeck Lane, Hilton, West Leaside, Stobhill Lane, Bolam (where we stopped for lunch), Killerby, Summerhouse, Denton, Walworth Park, Willowbeds Plantation (tea-stop), High Coniscliffe and Low Coniscliffe. We arrived at our destination near the Baydale Beck hostelry just as darkness was falling.
 
Many thanks to Bill for leading a great 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-December Mid-Week Walking (2013-12-12)

On Thursday, 12th December, Stockton Rambling Club has a mid-week walk in the Preston Park area of Stockton-on-Tees. Please meet at 10.30 am at Preston Park {NZ 427 158} - see the following map.

The walk will not be longer than 9 miles (B-Pace).
For further details ring 01642-882996.
 

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Sunday Walking to Slapewath and Meal

On Sunday, 8th December, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Skelton area of the North York Moors. All walks will start in East Loftus {NZ 732 181} and finish in Slapewath {NZ 642 157} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will take in a section of the Cleveland Way, Saltburn, Upleatham and Skelton Green.
 
The B-walk will visit a section of the Cleveland Way, Hunt Cliff, Brotton and Skelton Green.
 
The C-walk will pass along a section of the Cleveland Way, Cleveland Street and North Skelton.
 
This is a Route 1 coach pick-up (Billingham: 9.00 am, Stockton: 9.15 am and Acklam: 9.30 am).
 
Note:
After the walks there will be a meal in the Fox and Hounds hostelry at Slapewath. This event must be pre-booked.
 

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