A-Walking: Guisborough to Battersby via Commondale

Our three walks on Sunday, 23rd February, each took place in the north-western region of the North York Yoors. The A-Walk started in Guisborough, the B-Walk set off from Birk Brow and the C-Walk commenced at Charltons. All walks finished in the small village of Battersby.
 
The A-walk was led by Jeff Hunt - pictured below. There were five walkers in the group and the distance covered was 15.5 miles.

From our drop-off location near Guisborough Priory our route took in Little Waterfall Farm, Guisborough Woods, Westworth Wood, the Quakers Causeway, Brown Hill, Sand Hill, Commondale (lunch-stop), Scale Cross, Sloethorn Park, Baysdale, Warren Farm, Kildale (tea-stop), Park Farm and Battersby.
 
Many thanks to Jeff for leading yet another great walk.
 
A selection of some of the photos that were taken during today's walking expedition can be seen by clicking on the pink button below:
 

Credits:
Thanks to Jane Thompson and Phil Barker for taking the photographs.
 

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Early-March Mid-Week Walking (2014-03-06)

On Thursday, 6th March, Stockton Rambling Club has a mid-week walk in the Guisborough area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am at Hutton Gate {NZ 596 141} - see the following map.

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The walk will not be longer than 8 miles (C-Pace).
For further details ring 01642-882507.
 

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Sunday Walking to Barnard Castle

On Sunday, 2nd March, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Teesdale area of County Durham. All walks will finish in Barnard Castle {NZ 051 166} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Whorlton {NZ 105 149} and will take in Wilson House, How Tallon, Thwaite and Rutherford Bridge.
 
The B-walk will commence at Gainford {NZ 173 168} and will visit Winston, Cleatlam, Streatlam Grove and Stainton.
 
The C-walk will also set off from Gainford and will pass through Whorlton, Mortham Tower and Eggleston Bridge.
 
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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Late-February Mid-Week Walking (2014-02-27)

On Thursday, 27th February, Stockton Rambling Club has a mid-week walk in the Sedgefield area of County Durham. Please meet at 10.30 am at Sedgefield Church {NZ 357 288} - see the following map.


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

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Sunday Walking to Battersby

On Sunday, 23rd February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the North-Western area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Battersby {NZ 59617 07605} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at Guisborough {NZ 612 158} and will take in a section of the Cleveland Way, the Quaker's Causeway and Kildale.
 
The B-walk will commence at Birk Brow {NZ 658 148} and will visit Commondale, Birk Brow, Scale Cross and Kildale.
 
The C-walk will set off from Charltons {NZ 647 156} and will pass through Hutton Moor, Percy Cross and Kildale.
 
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: Bilsdale to Helmsley via Stump Cross

Our three walks on Sunday, 9th February, each took place in the Bilsdale area of the North York Moors. The A-Walk set off from the B1257 road near Cam House, the B-Walk departed from Fangdale Beck while the C-Walk left from Newgate Bank. All walks finished in Helmsley
 
The A-Walk was led by Phil Barker - pictured below. There were five walkers in the group.

Our route covered a distance of 15.6 miles and took in Bride Stones, Nab Ridge, Tripsdale, Stump Cross, Bransdale Ridge, Lambfold Hill, Pockley Moor, Hanging Stone, Birk Nab Farm, Lund Farm, Howl Wood Farm, Hasty Bank Farm, Riccal Dale Wood, Carlton and Ash Dale.
 
We had an exciting day - especially the section of the walk that took us across Riccal Dale Wood. Here we were able to watch high-speed cars taking part in an autocross event!
 
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 (2014-02-19)

On Wednesday, 19th February, 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 Royal Oak hostelry {NZ 562 107} - see the following map.


The walk will not be longer than 5 miles (D-Pace).
For further details ring 01642-824856.
 

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Sunday Walking to Castle Eden

On Sunday, 16th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Hurworth area of County Durham. All walks will finish in Castle Eden {NZ 423 375} - see the following map.

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The A-walk will start at High Stotfold {NZ 450 300} and will take in a section of the Castle Eden Walkway and Hurworth Burn.
 
The B-walk and the C-walk will each commence near Elwick Road End {NZ 451 317} and will visit Amerston Hall, Hurworth Burn and Heads Hope.
 
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: Clay Bank to Ingleby Greenhow via Cold Moor

Our three walks on Sunday, 2nd February, each took place in the north-western region of the North York Moors. The A-Walk and the B-Walk both set off from Clay Bank while the C-Walk commenced at Stokesley. All the walks finished in Ingleby Greenhow.
 
The A-Walk was led by Jane Thompson - pictured below. There were four walkers in the group.
 

Jane's route covered a distance of 15.4 miles and took in White Hill, Wain Stones, Cold Moor, Seave Green, Tripsdale, Badger's Gill, Round Hill, Jackson's Bank and Bank Foot.
 
Many thanks to Jane 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-February Mid-Week Walking (2014-02-13)

On Thursday, 13th February, Stockton Rambling Club has a mid-week walk in the Danby area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am at the Moors Centre {NZ 716 084} - see the following map.


The walk will not be longer than 9 miles (B-Pace).
For further details ring 07557-134446.
 

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Sunday Walking to Helmsley

On Sunday, 9th February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the Bilsdale area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Helmsley {SE 610 838} - see the following maps.

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The A-walk will start from the B1257 road in Bilsdale {SE 567 974} and will take in Bride Stones, Stump Cross, Hasty Bank Farm and Ash Dale.
 
The B-walk will also commence in Bilsdale and will visit Carrcote Ridge, Howl Wood Farm and Ash Dale.
 
The C-walk will set off from Newgate Bank {SE 564 888} and will pass through Cowhouse Bank, Riccal Dale Wood and Ash Dale.
 
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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