Guided walks with time to enjoy the scenery and make new friends

Walking & Strolling

January to June 2020 A friendly & welcoming group with new members joining regularly. Exercise whilst enjoying wonderful scenery & good company, with many health benefits to walking. Call: 0191 2877027

@ageuknorthtyneside @ageUKNT @ageuknt Walks Please arrive before 10.15am unless otherwise indicated 8 January: South Shields to S outer 6 miles Meeting point: North Shields Ferry Terminal to catch 10:30am Ferry. Then walking along the South Tyneside Coast Leader: Neil Whittemore

12 February: Causey to Eighton Banks 7.5 miles Meeting point: Interchange stand N to catch 10:25am bus. This walk is part of the Heritage Way Leader: Alan Barber 11 March: Ashington to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 6 miles Meeting point: . Walking via Queen Elizabeth Country Park to the Coast Leader: Ann Nicholson 8 April: to Stanley 8 miles Meeting point: Eldon Square Bus Station. Walking along the former Consett to Sunderland Railway Line offering lovely views of Leader: Heinrich Rautenbach 13 May: Bothal Woods, Morpeth 7.5 miles Meeting point: Haymarket Bus Station. Walking through woods and close to the River Wansbeck Leader: Alan Barber 10 June: East Boldon to Bede's World 7 miles Meeting point: East Boldon Metro Station Platform 1. Walking close to the River Don Leader: Heinrich Rautenbach

ADVANCE NOTICE- There will be a train trip to Seaham on 8 July for a circular walk via Hawthorn.

Please note there is a £1 contribution per participant for each walk Strolls Please arrive before 10.15am unless otherwise indicated . 22 January: to Seaton Delaval Hall 4 miles Meeting point: Monkseaton Metro Station Platform 2. Walking via the former Avenue Branch Line Leader: Heinrich Rautenbach 26 February: A Roman Roam 4 miles Meeting point: Wallsend Bus Station. Come and see what this is about! Leader: Neil Whittemore 25 March: Howdon to Fellgate 4.5 miles Meeting point: Howdon Metro Station Platform 2. Walking via the Pedestrian Tunnel and the River Don Path Leader: Alan Barber 22 April: Washingwell Woods 4 miles Meeting point: Eldon Square Bus Station. Walking through the woods and hopefully seeing bluebells Leader: Ann Nicholson 27 May: Cullercoats to Seaton Sluice 4.5 miles Meeting point: Cullercoats Metro Station Platform 2. Walking along the coast Leader: Ann Nicholson 24 June: Heworth to Newcastle Quayside 4.5 miles Meeting point: Heworth Metro Station Concourse. Walking close to the River Tyne Leader: Neil Whittemore

We strongly advise participants to wear sturdy footwear and suitable clothing to meet all weather conditions.

Please note there is a £1 contribution per participant for each walk What you need Please note you need to provide your own refreshments/packed lunch We strongly advise participants to wear sturdy footwear Suitable clothing to meet all weather conditions is also advised Safety & Planning All walks and strolls are planned in advance, risk assessed and led by experienced volunteer walk leaders Walk leaders vary for each individual walk For safety and comfort of all walkers we are unable to include children or dogs (Guide dogs accepted) Walkers attend at their own risk Please note All walks and strolls are subject to change It is not always possible to ensure toilet facilities are included on routes The central meeting point for some routes may require the use of public transport - participants will be required to meet these costs Contact us: Call: 0191 287 7027 Email us: [email protected] Visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/northtynside