Northumbria Area

February – July 2014

Northumbria Area Web Address http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk

Officers 2014 http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/staff

President: Dave Anderson MP for Blaydon Constituency Vice President: Reg Alexander Chair: Judith Taylor 0191 2853482 [email protected] Vice-Chair: Vacant m a

Treasurer:e Arthur Quick 0191 2689367 T

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r Area Secretary: Neil Allender 0191 2743930 a

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c Annual Report Editor: Paul Roberts 0191 2856592 e

S [email protected] Countryside Officer: Gilbert Roberts [email protected] Minutes Secretary: Pauline Hawdon [email protected] Access Officer: Nuala Wright 0191 2813578 [email protected] Area Rights of Way Alan Mitcham 01661 823960 Co-ordinator: [email protected] Acting Publicity Officer: Rachel Orange 07890 761963 [email protected] Area Media Contact: Dave Turnbull 0191 2514460 [email protected] Membership Secretary: Malcolm McVey 0191 4401899 [email protected] Webmaster: Tony Royston 0191 3832295 [email protected] Assistant. Webmaster Tim McVey 07578 191525 Server Manager: [email protected] Walk Northumbria Editor: Pat Jackson 0191 5208202 [email protected] Walks Programme Editor: Tony Royston 0191 3832295 [email protected] Independent Examiner of Kathryn Howard Accounts:

See http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk for any changes

Northumbria Area Annual General Meeting On Saturday January 25th at 2pm In St Francis’ Church Hall, Heaton, near Freeman Hospital Preceded by a short walk at 10am Please come - there are important matters to discuss Any member with items for the AGM agenda should send details in writing to the Area Secretary at least 28 days before the date of the AGM Notices

RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Ramblers’ Association are to promote walking, protect rights of way, campaign for access to open country and defend the beauty of the countryside.

Area Website at http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk The Group walk programs can be obtained from this website without registering. However, you need to register to participate in the forums and edit content. Other Groups

Under 40?

Try Northumbria Walking Group http://northwalk.org.uk This is a group for people in their 20’s and 30’s Contact: Ian Tait Tel: 07778 351787 Tel: 0191 274 5961 Email: [email protected]

Northumbria Family Walking Group

This group has been set up to offer families a range of appropriate walks. For further information contact: Robert Cooper, 3 Roydon Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 7TB Email: [email protected] Website: https://sites.google.com/site/nfwgroupsite/ Everyone is welcome on the walks; You do not have to have children! However, you will appreciate that the walks are designed with children in mind. Please, no unaccompanied children under the age of 16.

Durham Group – Short Walks The Durham Group is running a series of monthly short walks on Saturdays, starting on February 1st. Also there are several short walks on Mondays. See pages 9-10 or http://www.durhamcityramblers.org.uk/ for further details about their location and contact information.

Northumbria Short Circuits Specialising in walks of 4-6 miles at a comfortable pace To see the program go to www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/short or page 16 Alnwick http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/alnwick

Secretary: L. M. Law, 1 The Crofts, Grange Road, Shilbottle NE66 2XW Tel: 01665 575633 Walks secretary P. Ford, Pinewood, Church View, Longhorsley, NE65 8UQ. Tel: 01670 788278

Meeting Place: Start of walk. All walks start at 10:30 on Sunday unless otherwise stated. If weather is inclement, check with leader.

Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Morpeth-Mitford-River Font NZ 198 857 6.5 Barbara Low 01670 517011 Meet Morpeth Leisure Centre Feb 16 Hipsburn to Greenrigg NU 239 112 7 Sarah Branfoot 07521 585409 Meet at Alnmouth Cricket Ground Exp 332 March 2 Wannie Line from Scots Gap GR 038 864 7 Janice Clarke 0191 2368850 Meet National Trust reg. office rear CP March 16 Felton – Acklington circular NU 010 184 7.5 Linda Law 01665 575633 Meet Felton, lay-by at north end of village Exp 325 April 6 Barrowburn to Windy Gyle via The Street NT 866 103 10.5 Janet and Nigel 01665 830313 Meet Wedder Leap car park Towers April 20 Shilbottle to Felton linear walk NU 198 086 7 Bill Harries 01665 575129 Meet Working Mens’ Club Shilbottle Exp 332 May 4 -Ford-Ford Moss NT 925 392 9 Penny Ford 01670 788278 Meet car park by Etal Castle Exp 339 May 18 Swarland- Longframlington circular NU 164 034 7.5 Bill Harries 01665 575129 Meet Vyner Park Swarland Exp 332 June 1 Nanny Felton’s Cairn NU 116 085 7 Bill Harries 01665 575129 Meet near Edlingham junction with Exp 332 Alnwick-Rothbury road, B6341 June 15 Lordenshaws-Spylaw-Simonside NZ 055 985 7 Margaret Wallhead 0191 2364549 Meet Lordenshaws car park July 6 Alnwinton and the Alwin NT 921 063 7 Daphne Kelly 0191 2586834 Meet Rose & Thistle Alwinton July 20 Holy Island to Berwick NU 079 427 9 Derek Gander 01670 787443 Linear walk with car sharing Meet mainland end of the causeway Berwick http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/berwick

Walks Secretary: Derrick Joanes, Tel. 01289 309581 Group Secretary: Serena Dean, Tel. 01289 388668 Meeting place: Wallace Green car park, Berwick (see time at WG) to arrange car sharing, except for walks using public transport as indicated Special events: 30 March 2014 walk: Advance booking required by preceding Friday (phone leader) The Berwick Bounds: 1 May 2014 (entrance fee payable, includes refreshments)

Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Duddo NT 936 426 6 Peter Maule 01289 331768 WG 09:45. Start 10:10 Feb 9 Halidon Hill (linear) NT 977 563 7 Keith Johnson 01289 303767 Bus Berwick Chapel St 09:30. Start 09:37 Feb 16 Newton by the Sea NU 239 248 8 Julie Yellowley 01665 579062 WG 09:45. Start 10:30 Feb 23 Ross Sands NU 130 369 8 Ron Beresford 01289 305628 WG 09:45. Start 10:15 Mar 2 Stichill and Hume Castle NT 712 383 9.5 Helen Rabour 01573 470361 WG 09:30. Start 10:15 Mar 9 Norham Circular NT 899 473 8 Bruce Anderson 01289 305350 WG 09:30. Start 09:50 Mar 16 Kyloe Wander NU 066 401 10 David Griggs 01665 589289 WG 09:30. Start 09:55 Mar 23 Yeavering Bell NT 976 273 10 Randi Wright 01289 332630 WG 09:30. Start 10:00 Mar 30 Callaly to Rothbury (linear) NU 052 095 8 Annie Watt 01289 307656 WG 09:30. Start 10:15. Advance booking. April 5-7 Berwick Walking Festival (Shepherds Walks) www.berwickwalking.co.uk April 13 Harthope Valley Circular NT 975 250 8 Elliott Ray 01289 306955 WG 09:30. Start 10:10 April 20 Ford Circular NT 950 375 9 Helen Rabour 01573 470361 WG 09:30. Start 10:00 April 27 Hedgehope - The North Face NT 954 225 9 Annie Watt 01289 307656 WG 09:30. Start 10:15 May 1 Berwick Bounds NT 999 532 12 Elliott Ray 01289 306955 Start WG 09:00 May 4 Tosson Round NZ 052 987 11 Morag Forsyth 01670 734122 WG 09:30. Start 10:40 May 11 Ford and Fenton NT 950 375 7 Tom Brewis 01289 387524 WG 09:30. Start 10:00 Berwick http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/berwick continued May 18 Bamburgh Circular NU 180 349 10 Josie McChrystal 01289 307706 Bus 09:12 Berwick Rly Stn/ 09:17 Golden Sq May 25 Wooler Common Tops NT 976 273 12 Morag Forsyth 01670 734122 WG 09:30. Start 10:00 June 1 Shepherd’s Cairn Walk NT 992 109 7 Elliott Ray 01289 306955 WG 09:30. Start 10:30 June 8 Hepburn Crags and Ros Castle NU 072 248 8 Serena Dean 01665 579062 WG 09:30. Start 10:10 June 14 Milfield to Cornhill (linear) NT 935 339 9.5 Derrick Joanes 01289 309581 WG 08:40 to join 09:20 bus from Cornhill June 22 Below Simonside NU 057 015 10 Julie Yellowley 01665 579062 WG 09:30. Start 10:30 June 29 Whitton Edge NT 755 144 10 Gemma Banks 01890 820452 WG 09:15. Start 10:30 July 6 Leisurely in the Cheviots NT 976 273 7 Erica Bamford 01289 302559 WG 09:30. Start 10:00 July 13 Hethpool to The Schil NT 894 281 14 Morag Forsyth 01670 734122 WG 09:30. Start 10:10 July 20 The Harly Darlies and Fast Castle NT 855 702 8.75 Derrick Joanes 01289 309581 WG 09:30. Start 10:05 July 27 Windy Gyle Horseshoe NT 852 186 11 Annie Watt 01289 307656 WG 09:00. Start 10:00

BE SUITABLY EQUIPPED Conditions on walks can vary with the terrain and the weather, which is often unpredictable. In a few minutes rain can turn a firm path into a quagmire and, when walking on a hilltop a pleasant summer breeze can become an icy wind. Please be prepared. It is recommended that all participants on organised walks wear stout footwear, preferably walking boots, and carry a rucksack. Carry waterproof and warm clothing (don't wear jeans), sufficient food and drink for your walk, map of area, compass, whistle, first aid and, in winter, a torch. In remote or rugged areas a survival bag or blanket should also be carried, we hope you will never need to use it but it is reassuring to know it is there. Most outdoor shops sell them for a couple of pounds and they weigh very little. THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE Which all ramblers should observe: Respect - Protect - Enjoy a.. Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs. b.. Leave gates and property as you find them. c.. Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home. d.. Keep your dog under close control. e.. Consider other people. Chester-le-Street http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/chester-le-street

Secretary: Jon Davison, 29 Grasmere, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3DL. Tel: 0191 3884088, Mob: 07704 493948 Walks Organiser Bill Fairnington Tel: 0191 3893114 Footpaths Officer: Steve Dixon, 78 Sullivan Walk, Hebburn, NE31 1YW Tel: 0191 4282261, E-mail: [email protected]

Meeting Place: Chester-le-St Civic Centre car park - 9.30 am unless otherwise stated

'A' walks are mainly circular approx.10 m. 'B' walks are approx 5 m, where possible

Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 9 Watergate Park 9 easy Muriel Goode 0191 4386820 07525 830236 Feb 23 Northumberlandia 9 mod Dave Marshall 0191 4104922 07552 182655 March 9 Richmond 8 mod Maggie Brown 0191 3711522 07527743166 March 23 Red Kite Walk 8-10 Garry Haliday 07921 247180 mod April 6 Morpeth 5 or 9 Kath Tweddle 0191 5120185 easy 07947 188862 April 20 Bolam Lake 8-10 Bernard Pereira 0191 2859689 mod May 4 Belford (St Cuthbert’s Cave) 10 Bill Fairnington 0191 3893114 mod 07950 598429 May 18 Keswick - 8.30 Start TBA John Armstrong 0191 3893022 07976 279256 June 1 Gilsland (Roman Wall) 9 Ian Wilkinson 0191 4835010 mod 07546 222892 June 15 Middleton Teesdale 9 Colin Edwards 07984 396771 mod June 29 York Coach Trip - 8.30 Start TBA John Armstrong 0191 3893022 Muriel Goode 0191 4386820 July 13 Beadnell 9 Muriel Goode 0191 4386820 easy 07525 830236 July 27 8 Jon Davison 0191 3884088 easy 07704 493948

Shorter Walks – Where possible, a walk shorter than given above, of about 4-6 miles, may be available

Thursday Walks – Approx 5 miles ,First Thursday in the month, meet 10 am at the Civic Centre. Evening Walks – Short evening walks on second and fourth Wednesday evenings in May, June, July and August. Meet at Civic Centre car park at 6.45pm. Dogs – permitted with the leader’s prior consent, on a short lead at all times. New Walkers – are most welcome, and car sharing is encouraged. Derwentside http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/derwentside

Secretary: Vaughan Davidson, Tel: 0191 3894659, email: [email protected] Walks Secretary: Rob Green. Tel: 01207 235032, email: [email protected] Footpaths Officer: A Royston, Tel: 0191 3832295, Email: [email protected]

All walks are on a Sunday at 10:30 am and are classed as ‘moderate’ unless otherwise stated. If in any doubt about the weather or other conditions then please contact the leader or walks secretary, Rob Green, beforehand. The second number given is the leader's mobile phone and can be used for contact on the morning of the walk.

Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Butterknowle. NZ 104258 9 Ian Turnbull 01207 238193 Meet at Village Hall 07891 110669 Feb 16 Quebec. Meet at village centre. NZ181437 7 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 07776 261749 March 2 Bolam Lake to Shaftoe Crags. Meet at NZ 083821 6-8 Marie Elliot 07505 420123 Boathouse Wood car park. £3 parking fee 0191 4887514 March 16 Upper Gaunless Valley. Meet outside The NZ 075265 8.5 Vaughan Davidson 0191 3894659 Edge Hotel, Woodland. 07548 229036 March 30 Tanfield. Meet at East Tanfield Wetlands NZ 194547 9 Eric and Sue 01207 290822 car park Patterson 07714 501386 April 7 19:00 Annual Dinner at the Ox Inn, Oxhill, NZ 183523 Mon Stanley – to book contact the Secretary. April 13 Frosterley. NZ 025369 9 Ian Turnbull 01207 238193 Meet at Main Road car park 07891 110669 April 27 Barningham and Dalton NZ 085104 10 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 Meet Barningham church. 07776 261749 May 11 Sedgefield. Meet outside St Edmund NZ 356288 9 Derek Mears 01207 580201 Church. 07512 748113 May 19 19:00 Allensford. Meet at the CP next to NZ 077502 4 Rob Green 01207 235032 Mon the A68. 07904 485610 May 25 Hamsterley. Meet outside the Cross Keys NZ 117310 9 Vaughan Davidson 0191 3894659 pub. 07548 229036 June 2 19:00 Prudhoe. Meet at Tyne Riverside NZ 087635 4 Eric and Sue 01207 290822 Mon Country Park car park Patterson 07714 501386 June 8 Blanchland – Nookton. Meet at NY 964504 8 Rob Green 01207 235032 Blanchland car park 07904 485610 June 16 19:00 Dipton to Hamsterley Mill. Meet at NZ 154536 4.5 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 Mon Dipton car park 07776 261749 June 22 Croxdale to Page Bank. Meet at Old NZ 265378 10 Rachel Orange 07890 761963 Sunderland Bridge. June 30 19:00 Waldridge Fell. Meet at first CP on NZ 249498 4 Rob Green 01207 235032 Mon right on Waldridge to Edmonsley road. 07904 485610 July 6 Talkin Tarn. Meet at Country Park car park NY 544590 11 Eric and Sue 01207 290822 Patterson 07714 501386 July 20 Humbleton village to Humbleton Hill & NT976284 11 Rachel Orange 07890 761963 Yeavering Bell. Meet at village centre (NE71 6SU). Durham http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/durham

Secretary: Cliff Ludman, 5 Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DG. Tel 0191 3866886, E Mail: [email protected] Walks Secretary: Richard Fletcher Tel: 0191 3843193 Wednesday Walks: Roger Carpenter Tel: 0191 3864511 Group Website: http://durhamcityramblers.org.uk Unless otherwise stated, all Sunday and Wednesday walks start at 10.30am and Monday walks at 6.00pm. Short (4-5 mile) Wednesday walks will be followed by an optional pub lunch. Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Sat 14:00 Baxter Wood and Relly Mill NZ 251 415 3 Cliff Ludman 0191 3866886 Feb 1 Meet Broom Park picnic area Exp 308 Mod 07766 662669 Wed Tynemouth and Whitley Bay NZ 366 694 4 Alastair and Elaine 01388 607323 Feb 5 Meet Tynemouth Metro station Exp 316 Easy Simpson Linear walk and return by Metro Sun Around Hamsterley Village NZ 119 311 6.5 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 Feb 9 Meet Cross Keys PH (DL13 3PX) Exp 305 Mod 07776 261749 Wed Witton Castle and Low Barns Nature NZ 166 287 6.5 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 Feb 19 Reserve Exp 305 Mod 07503 646233 Meet Dog and Gun Inn, Low Etherley Sun Lumley Park Burn and Wearside Gardens NZ 293 492 7 Cliff Ludman 0191 3866886 Feb 23 Meet Great Lumley Community Centre Exp 308 Leis 07766 662669 (DH3 4JD) Sat Durham City Riverbanks NZ 278 423 4 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 March 1 Meet Old Shire Hall (DH1 3HP) Exp 308 Leis 07503 646233 Wed Hell Cauldron and the Meeting of the NZ 084133 5 Cliff Ludman 0191 3866886 March 5 Waters OL31 Leis 07766 662669 Meet Morritt Arms, Greta Bridge (DL12 9SE) Sun Saltburn Gill and Cliff Tops NZ 666 215 8 Rachel Orange 07890 761963 March 9 Meet Cat Nab car park on lower promenade Exp 306 Mod at Saltburn (TS12 1HH) Wed Edmundbyers and Derwent Reservoir NZ 018 501 7 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 March 19 Meet at the Punch Bowl PH in Exp 307 Mod 07503 646233 Edmundbyers (DH8 9NL) Sun From Allensford to Ebchester by the river NZ 091 527 10 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 March 23 and the Walk Exp 307 Mod 07503 646233 Meet King’s Restaurant, Shotley Bridge Wed Westgate to Rookhope circular NY 907 380 9.3 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 April 2 Meet lay by on A689, Westgate Exp 307 Med 07776 261749 Sat 14:00 Lumley Thicks, George Pit and NZ 293 492 4 Cliff Ludman 0191 3866886 April 5 Charles Pit. Meet Great Lumley Exp 308 Leis 07766 662669 Community Centre (DH3 4JD) Sun Bellingham and High Countess Park NY 841833 8.5 Richard Fletcher 0191 3843193 April 6 Meet Heritage Centre Bellingham OL 42 Mod 07974 352372 (NE48 2DF) Mon Waldridge Fell NZ 253 497 4 Brian and Liz 0191 3718898 April 14 Meet in the car park behind St Barnabas' Exp 308 Mod Anderson 07794 979595 nursery (DH2 3RY) Wed Sunderland Bridge and Tudhoe NZ 266 378 5.5 B and L Anderson 0191 3718898 April 16 Meet at Old Sunderland Bridge Exp 305 Leis 07794 979595 Walks Planning Meeting At 5 Church Street, Durham, 7.00pm Sun Deepdale and Lartington NZ 049 165 8 Sue Goddard 0191 3845308 April 20 Meet Barnard Castle PO (DL12 8BE) OL31 Mod Mon Bluebell Walk NZ 275 409 4 Ivy Papps 0191 3843164 April 28 Meet Botanic Gardens, Durham (DH1 3TN) EXP 308 Mod 07762 627026 Wed Belsay to Shafto Craggs and back NZ 100 791 10 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 April 30 Meet at layby north of Belsay (NE20 0EU) Exp316, OL42 Mod 07776 261749 Durham http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/durham continued Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Sat Houghall Woods NZ 287 411 4 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 May 3 Meet End of Houghall Lane, Maiden Castle EXP 308 Leis 07503 646233 Sun Ramshaw and Cockfield Fell NZ 171 266 8 John Albery 0191 3843164 May 4 Meet The Blacksmith's Arms, Spring EXP 305 Mod 07975 958560 Gardens on A68 (DL14 9SL) Mon Shincliffe Woods NZ 295 401 Sue Goddard 0191 3845308 May 12 Meet at north end of High Shincliffe Exp 308 (DH1 2PF) Wed Cotherstone, Romaldkirk and Booze Wood NZ 011 198 8 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 May 14 Meet Fox and Hounds, Cotherstone OL 31 Mod 07503 646233 (DL12 9PF) Sun Aldbrough St John and Eppleby NZ 210 158 10 Roger Thomas 07896049491 May 18 Meet Piercebridge Green Exp 304 Mod Mon Views from Westerton NZ 239 310 4 Rachel Orange 07890 761963 May 26 Meet Westerton village Exp 305 Mod Wed Middleton One Row and Girsby NZ 352 123 9 Brian McKenzie 01388 607943 May 28 Meet in Middleton One Row Exp 304 Leis Brown 07738 662882 Sun Kibbleworth, Tanfield and Beamish NZ 242 565 13 Phil Angus 0191 4213986 June 1 Meet Millenium Centre in Kibblesworth Exp 308 Mod 0795 2240830 (NE11 OXN) Sat 14:00 Hopper's Wood and Frankland Ponds NZ 272 433 5 Cliff Ludman 0191 3866886 June 7 Meet DLI Museum Car Park (DH1 5TU) Exp 308 Mod 07766 662669 Mon Belmont and Sherburn Hospital NZ 300 434 5 Richard and Lynn 0771 983145 June 9 Meet at Ballantynes, Gilesgate (DH1 2HJ) Exp 308 Mod Turner Wed High and Low Force NY 908 283 7 Brian and Liz 0191 3718898 June 11 Meet Bowlees picnic area (DL13 1DJ) OL31 Mod Anderson 07794 979595 Sun Blakey Ridge SE 679 997 8.5 R and L Turner 0771 983145 June 15 Meet Red Lion at Blakey (YO62 7LQ) OL 26 Mod Mon Whitworth Hall and Byers Green NZ 237 343 4 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 June 23 (DL16 7QX) Exp 305 Leis 07776 261749 Wed Devils Water and Slaley Wood NY 975 576 11.5 Cliff Ludman 0191 3866886 June 25 Meet at Rose and Crown, Slaley village OL 43 Mod 07766 662669 (NE47 0AA) Sun Chapel Fell Top and Dora's Seat NY 886 379 10 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 June 29 Meet The Golden Lion, St John's Chapel OL 31 Hard 07503 646233 (DL13 1QF) Sat Croxdale Estate NZ 265 377 4 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 July 5 Meet at Old Sunderland Bridge Exp 305 Mod 07503 646233 Mon Fir Tree and Harperley Hall NZ 141 343 4 John Albery 0191 3843164 July 7 Meet road junction, Fir Tree Exp 305 Leis 07975 958560 Wed , Rokeby Park and NZ 062 151 6.5 Brian McKenzie 01388 607943 July 9 Brignall OL 31 Leis Brown 07738 662882 Meet Egglestone Abbey (DL12 9TN) Sun Summer Picnic, Cotherstone NZ 011 199 4 Ivy Papps 0191 3843164 July 13 Meet at the car park near the River Tees OL 31 Mod 07762 627026 Mon Burnhopeside Woods in the Lanchester NZ 178 463 4 Richard Fletcher 0191 3843193 July 21 valley Exp 307 Mod 07974 352372 Meet Malton picnic area Wed Sedgefield and Thorpe Thewles NZ 357 287 13 Cliff Ludman 0191 3866886 July 23 Meet Hope Inn, Sedgefield (TS21 3AT) Exp 305 Mod 07766 662669 Sun Richmond and The Swale NZ 172 009 10 Sue Goddard 0191 3845308 July 27 Meet Richmond Market Place (DL10 4QN) Exp 304 Mod Gateshead http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/gateshead

Secretary: Peter Blacklock, Mob: 07791 866915, email:[email protected] Footpaths Officer: Peter Blacklock Walks Coordinator: Brenda Wilson, 0191 2423392, 07939 164033, email:[email protected] Group Website: www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/gateshead

Walks start 10.00am. If there is doubt about the weather or starting point please phone the leader. Dogs not permitted(except guide dogs).

Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 1 Lamesley church. NZ 252 580 10 D. Mottershead 0191 4820173 Feb 8 Rowland’s Gill. Meet at caravan park. NZ 169 588 9 C and H Clark 0191 4143643 Feb15 Birtley SW Circular. Park in residential NZ 271 572 8 V and H Horsler 07918 604952 road. Exp316 07918 604953 Feb 22 Edmundbyers. Church Lane. NZ 015 499 10 Doug Moffatt 07812 377521 Exp 307 Mar 1 Chopwell Woods. Main car park. NZ 137 584 9 Laura Clews and 07791 866915 Exp 307 Peter Blacklock Mar 8 Dardon Pike. Car park on B6341 NY 958 982 10 VandH Horsler 07918 604952 OL42 Mar 15 Mountsett. Park old road near. Plough PH NZ 166 550 11 Peter Blacklock 01207 272530 NE16 6BA Exp307 07791 866915 Mar 22 Holystone and Hepple. Car park on B6341 NY 943 968 10 H and V Horsler 07918 604952 OL42 Mar 29 Craster car park. (charge) NU 256 198 4.5 or Beth Smith 0191 4881631 Exp 332 9 Apr 5 Windy Gyle. Park near Barrow Burn NT 860 115 10.5 Beth Smith 0191 4881631 Apr 12 Barnard Castle. Meet at Post Office NZ 049 166 10 Keith Smith 0191 3884958 Apr 19 Blanchland. Carrick car park NY 983 512 11 Colin Goodfellow 0191 4692948 Apr 26 Penshaw. NZ 336 543 10 Brenda Nunn 0191 4884677 Exp 308 May 3 Thrunton wood (car park and picnic area) NU 085 096 11 J and A Emslie 07989765351 Exp 332 May 10 Corbridge. Car park south end of bridge. NY 988 641 10 David Dixon 0191 4787076 OL43 May 17 No walk May 24 No walk May 31 Coach Trip to Ambleside Brenda Wilson 0191 2423392 All welcome, phone to book seat 07939 164033 Gateshead http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/gateshead continued June 7 Brafferton. NZ 259 211 8 Brenda Nunn 0191 4884677 June 14 Colwell. Park in village.NE46 4TF NY 952 755 9 Brenda Wilson 07939 164033 OL43 0191 2423392 June 21 Hury Reservoir (Car park and Picnic Area) NY 966 192 10 J and A Emslie 07989 765351 DL12 9UP OL31 June 28 Netherton. Fish ladder car park. NT 992 075 11 Peter Blacklock 07791 866915 OL16 July 5 Wolsingham. Demesne car park NZ 075 376 8.5 Irene Griffiths 01207 544035 There will be a choice of two walks. 15 Conal Stamp and Adrian Wade July 12 Greenlee Lough. Meet Once Brewed car NY 753669 9 C and H Clark 0191 4143643 park July 19 Bollihope Burn. NZ 007 350 10 D. Mottershead 0191 4820173 July 26 High Cup Nick. Cow Green Reservoir car NY 810 310 14 Doug Moffatt 07812 377521 park OL31

Grading of Walks Walks on the Group Walks Finder (http://www.ramblers.org.uk/areas_groups/groupswalksfinder) are graded for difficulty as follows:  Easy Access Walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections: please enquire.  Easy Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.  Leisurely Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.  Moderate Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.  Strenuous Walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness are advised to contact the organiser or leader in advance.  Technical Walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes and crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details. Important. Grades are provided as a general guide only: if you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance. You should also bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first: it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. Some of our volunteers use their own local grading systems: if this isn't explained in the walk description, contact the organiser or leader for details. Hexham http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/hexham

Secretary Ken Hughes, Tel: 01434 608661, Email: [email protected] Walks Co-ordinator: Julia Forster, Tel: 0191 4131724, Email: [email protected] Footpaths Officer: Mavis Harris, Tel: 01661 852229, Email: [email protected] All walks start at 10.15 am, at OS ref. point, on map OL43 unless otherwise indicated. Please ring walk leader for any more details Check www.ramblers.org.uk/areas_groups/groupswalksfinders for any late changes or ring walk leader. Sorry – dogs not permitted. Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Heavenfield. Figure of eight route, or walk NY 937 695 4 or 8 Ken Hughes 01434 608661 one loop for shorter option. Leis. & mod Feb 9 Halton Shields NZ 015 685 6.5-7.5 Mavis Harris 01661 852229 Mod. Feb 16 Howick Hall trip for snowdrop time - Self- 0191 4131724 weather permitting. guided Mini-bus or shared cars depending on numbers. Contact Julia Forster for details Feb 23 Bolam Lake Visitor Centre Car Park. NZ 083 821 6 Cathy Chaytor 01661 842293 Car park charge Leisurely March 2 Haydon Bridge. Church Street NY 843 645 9.4 Carole Byron 01434 688223 Mod. March 9 Slaley NY 975 577 8 Jill Bungay 01830 540173 Mod. March 16 Diptonmill NY 930 610 8-9 Ros Blaylock 01434 604639 Mod. March 23 Warden Hill NY 896 687 6 Ann Nicholson 01434 684639 Leis. March 30 Stonehaugh NY 789 763 9 Jenny Harrington 01434 681619 Mod. April 6 Allendale Market Place NY 836 558 6.5 Jill Bungay 01830 540173 Mod. April 13 Ingoe. Meet village green NZ 040 748 10 Josie Lowden 07891784933 OL316 Mod. April 20 Easter Sunday. NO WALK. April 27 Malhamdale HF weekend. Contact Jill 01830 540173 Bungay for details Hexham http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/hexham continued May 4 Whitley Chapel NY 927 578 7 Mavis Harris 01661 852229 Mod. May 11 Ingram. Meet in car park over iron bridge NU 018 163 10 Josie Lowden 07891784933 OL16 Mod. May 18 Port Gate- adjacent to and southeast of NY 989 685 5-6 Marshall Ward 01434 633401 A68/B6318 roundabout Leis. May 25 St Johns Chapel NY 886 379 11 Carol Sanderson 01434 602431 OL31 Mod. June 1 Wolsingham. Demesne car park NZ 076 376 7.5 Cliff Wood 0191 4139827 OL31 Mod. June 8 Vindolanda East car park NY 776 667 9 Jenny Harrington 01434 681619 Mod.

June 15 Juniper NY 937 586 4 Ken Hughes 01434 608661 Leis. June 18 Evening Walk from Stocksfield Station. NZ 054 614 2-3 Cathy Chaytor 01661 842293 Wed Meet 5pm for walk along river to Prudhoe. EXP316 Leis. Bus or train back. June 22 Alston. Meet station car park. NY 718 468 10-12 Carol Sanderson 01434 602431 OL31 Mod. June 29 Bus from Haydon Bridge to Bardon Mill, NY 842 643 6 Carole Byron 01434 688223 10.37 am from stop beyond General Mod. Havelock pub. Arrive B.M. 10.44 am and walk back to H.B. via Allenbanks July 2 Evening walk from Riding Mill Station. NZ 019 616 2-3 Cathy Chaytor 01661 842293 Wed Meet 5 pm for walk to Corbridge. Train or EXP316 Leis. bus back. July 6 Edmundbyers village centre NZ 016 502 8-9 Ken Hughes 01434 608661 307 Mod. July 13 Druridge pools, Druridge Links. NZ 275 966 7 Alison Watson 01434 606535 Meet half-way along No Through Road Exp 325 & Leis/ near fingerpost to Widdrington 332 Mod July 20 Kirkwhelpington NZ 998 846 10 Ruth Robards 01434 600574 OL42 Mod. July 27 Greenhaugh. Meet in village centre to NY 795 873 8 Cathy Chaytor 01661 842293 follow the Tarset Bastle Trail Mod. Morpeth http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/morpeth

Secretary: Margaret Siggens, 17 Kingswell, Morpeth, NE61 2TY Tel: 01670 518031 Footpaths Officer: Neil Allender, 267 Wingrove Road, North Fenham NE4 9EH Email: [email protected]

Meeting Place: Car Park next to Morpeth Library at 9.00am

Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 9 Weetslade/Big Waters Circular 8 Irene Hindmarch Feb 23 Morpeth Circular 8.5 Vicky Ludbrook Mar 9 Ashington Circular 9 Julia Birchall Mar 23 South Middleton Circular 9 Bill Siggens Apr 13 Old Bewick Circular 10 Jenny Ellis Apr 27 Wannie Line Circular 8 Margaret Siggens May 25 Ros Castle Circular 7 Barbara Low June 8 South Middleton/Langlee Circular 8.5 Barbara Low June 22 Blanchland Circular 9 Diana Aynsley July 13 Wittledene Reservoir Circular 8 Vicky Ludbrook July 27 Ingram Circular 9 Bill Siggens

AGM and Walks Planning Meeting

Wednesday 16 April 2014 - 8.00pm Sour Grapes Wine Bar, Newgate Street, Morpeth Northumbria Short Circuits http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/short

Secretary: Tom Turnbull Tel: 0191 4696661. Email: [email protected] Walks Co-ordinator: David Moore Tel: 0191 2852925. Email: [email protected] Footpaths Secretary Anne Dickinson Tel: 01670 517303. Email: [email protected] Group Website www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/shortwalks Walks start at 10.30 a.m. and are circular unless otherwise stated. N.B. Dogs are not allowed on our walks. If no phone number is given, please contact David Moore for further information. Interactive maps may be found via www.streetmaps.co.uk and www.ramblers.org.uk Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 1 South Shields to Tynemouth-Linear. NZ 363 673 4.5 Helen Turnbull 0191 4696661 From Roman Fort to Medieval Castle, and a trip on the ferry to add to the fun. Meet South Shields Metro. Bring bus/Metro pass. Feb 15 Broompark and Beaurepaire. NZ 258 413 5.2 Stan Smith 0191 3845637 The place for hunting, and R and R, if you normally spend most of you days in a monastery. Parking near Stonebridge on A690, 1 km. SW of Neville’s Cross traffic lights on A167. March 1 Beamish and Grange Villa. NZ 218 537 4.4 David Moore 0191 2852925 A rural roam, where it was once all mines and pit heaps. Eden Place car park, turn right off A693 from Chester-le-Street at roundabout for Beamish Museum. March 15 Keelmens’ Way from Newcastle to Bill NZ 252 638 5 Angela Salkeld 0191 2711869 Quay. Linear. A flat walk along good paths beside the noble Tyne to Bill Quay Farm, and beyond. Start under the Tyne Bridge on the N side. Return via bus routes, or short walks to Metro stations. March 29 Bolam Lake and Shaftoe Crags. NZ 082 820 6 Ruth Clough 01670 735095 Easy walking through farm and woodland to Shaftoe, with its crags and breathtaking views. Park at Visitors’ Centre. (pay at meter) April 12 Sunderland Bridge to Shincliffe. NZ 266 378 5 Edna Hunter 0191 3889570 Following the river north through woods Margaret Evans and pasture towards the eternal city. Park at Sunderland Bridge (the bridge, not the village). From A167 S turn west onto B6300, about 100 m after The Honest Lawyer, and left to bridge after 200 m Northumbria Short Circuits http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/short continued Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone April 26 Elsdon. NY 938 933 6 Nev. Dickinson 01670 517303 Easy walking with some uphill stretches (and some down). Historic village set in low rolling hills……site of Border wars/Drovers stop over/St. Cuthbert’s resting place. Village car park to east of B6341. May 10 Penshaw Monument and Country park. NZ 336 542 5 Linda Snowdon 07790 428322 A walk in the park, and up to the monument Linda Cruikshanks for spectacular vistas of land and sea. Car park at East Herrington Country Park, off roundabout on A183, Chester Road, west of A19. May 24 Angel of the North. NZ 264 578 5 Peter and Margaret 0191 4161677 An exploration of wagonways and tracks Andrews around what was the hub of the rail system 200 years ago, returning through wooded glades full of bluebells. Car park on west side of N-bound carriageway of A167 from Eighton roundabout. June 7 Wall and Heavenfield. NY 918 693 5 Ian Hunter 0191 2745723 Rugged countryside beside the wall, and the site of one of the fiercest battles ever fought in Northumbria. Park in lay-by north of Wall village on A6079 ( 1 km south of junction with Military road B6320) or travel form A69 via B6318. June 21 Souter Lighthouse and the Cleadon Hills. NZ 407 644 5 Helen Turnbull 0191 4696661 Coast and Country with windmills, water towers and a lighthouse and the gentlest hills you’ll ever meet on one of our walks. Car park is north of Souter Point, off the A183. July 5 Hethpool and Kirknewton. NT 894 281 5.5 Anne Dickinson 01670 517303 Easy walking with some uphill stretches in the Cheviot foothills, with waterfalls and prehistoric settlements. Assemble in Wooler at 10.30 a.m. to car share to start of walk. Car park at north end of village (NT989282). Or car share from Fairmile NU178355, on A192 N of Morpeth, before 9.30 a.m. July 19 Derwentcote/Lintzford/Chopwell Woods. NZ 132 563 5.2 Thelma Stelfox Following the Derwent Valley Railway Eileen Devine Path to Lintzford, we then take a gentle climb into the woods for an impressive view of the valley. Moving upstream we return to the start and pass a restored Steel Furnace from 1730. Car park on the south side of the A694, 500 m. west of it’s junction with B6310. Ponteland http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/ponteland

Secretary: Colin Braithwaite, 105 Western Way, Ponteland. NE20 9LY & Footpaths Officer Email: [email protected]

Meeting Place: Merton Way Car Park. Ponteland

Walks are mainly circular, by car to start point Note: The location of all walks is subject to change at the discretion of the walk leader Sundays: Meet at 10.00 am prompt, unless otherwise indicated on programme

Date Venue OS ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Beadnall J Finch 01661 823453 Feb 16 Wall S Edwards 01661 886310 March 2 Winlaton on Derwent Walk H Walker 01670 717745 March 16 Coastal walk A Micham 01661 823960 March 30 Branton near Powburn M Scarlett 01661 824801 April 13 Quebec, D Dastur 0191 3881279 April 27 No walk organised May 11 Greenleighton S Edwards 01661 886310 May 25 Weardale J Finch 01661 823453 June 8 North Tyne H Walker 01670 717745 June 22 Warkworth J Bungay 01830 540173 July 6 Netherwitton M Scarlett 01661 824801 July 20 Allen Banks C and V Braithwaite 01661 822929

Wednesdays: 2nd and 4th in every month. Meet at 9.30am prompt. Usually half day local walks, followed by an optional pub lunch. Occasionally half or full day walks, travelling further afield For further information telephone John Le Rolland Tel 01661 825408

Ponteland Group AGM Tuesday 11th February 2014 at 7.30 p.m. St. Mary’s Church HallPonteland

Note: The AGM will also cover the planning of the late summer early winter programme Sunderland http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/sunderland

Secretary: Gillian Darbyshire, 14 Whittonstall, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8PH Tel: 0191 417 2797 Walks Coordinator: John Routledge, 14 Fairlawn Gardens, High Barnes, Sunderland, SR4 8QT Tel: 0191 528 6966 Footpaths Officer: C. Bittlestone Tel: 0191 3780925, Email: [email protected]

All walks start at 10.30a.m., unless otherwise stated. In case of bad weather, CONTACT LEADER

Sunday Walks Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Bishop Auckland. Meet car park over NZ 206 304 ~ 8 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029 viaduct north side of . A689 Feb 16 Hetton-le-Hole to Low Pittington. NZ 362 470 ~ 8 Gordon Lindsley 0191 5202152 Turn east at the double mini roundabout at four lane ends. Take B1285 and left at the end of Hetton Lyons Industrial Estate. Meet in car park. March 2 Wylam. Railway station car park NZ 121 645 ~ 8 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029 March 16 Tilery Woods. Medieval Walk. Embleton NZ 405 284 ~ 8 Gordon Linsdley 0191 5202152 Reservoir.car park A689 east of Sedgefield March 30 Langley Park. Meet Diggerland, alongside NZ 212 452 9 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029 Lanchester Valley Walk April 13 Swainby, Off the A172. Meet In Village NZ 477 020 ~ 8 John Routledge 0191 5286966 Street parking April 27 Leader required May 11 Cockfield-Butterknowle. Meet in car park NZ 115 242 8 Brian Myers 01642 313446 West of Cockfield between Flack and Exp 305 Burnthouses May 25 Meet Eden Place Picnic Area NZ 228 534 ~ 9 Bill and Gillian 0191 4172797 Darbyshire June 8 Raisby Way. car park NZ 371 373 10.5 Brian Myers 01642 313446 June 22 Peterlee Circular. Meet at Stanhope Chase NZ 427 393 ~ 10 John Routledge 0191 5286966 off Durham Way. Car park at entrance to July 6 Wolsingham to the West NZ 076 375 8 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Meet Demesne Picnic Area OL31 July 20 Once Brewed. Car park charges apply NY 752 669 9 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029

Wednesday Walks Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 5 Park to Park. NZ 340 538 ~ 8 Hilda Conlon 0191 5226609 Meet East Herrington Country Park Feb 12 Langley Park Circular NZ 212 452 ~ 8 John Routledge 01915286966 Meet at Diggerland alongside Lanchester Valley Walk Feb 19 Southwest of Burnhopefield. Meet at NZ166 550 8-9 David Marshall 0191 4104922 Plough Inn off A692 in Lintz Lane Feb 26 Easington to Hawthorn NZ 439 440 8 Joy Bolton 0191 5673097 Meet at car park at bottom of Easington Exp 308 Colliery Sunderland http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/sunderland continued Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone March 5 Park To Park No.2 NZ 340 538 8 John Routledge 0191 5286966 Meet Herrington park at the bottom car park March 12 Castle Eden Dene to Blackhall Rocks NZ 428 384 ~ 9 Joy Bolton 0191 5673097 Meet Castle Eden Village outside Church Exp 308 March 19 Leader Required March 26 Seaton Sluice. Car park off the A193 NZ 332 770 ~ 9 John Armstrong roundabout North of Seaton Burn. April 2 Gilling West Circular NZ 183 053 9 David Strong 01325 314586 Park in village, meet outside church April 9 Kibblesworth Circular NZ 243 566 ~ 8 John Routledge 0191 5286966 Meet in Village.Street parking April 16 Stockley Lane-100 Acre Plantation. NZ 211 374 9.5 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Meet Stockley Lane.Off A690 South of OL31 Brancepeth, first right. 1km. to car park April 23 Meet Malton picnic area. NZ 178 462 8 Bill and Gillian 0191 4172797 Near Lanchester Darbyshire April 30 Leader required May 7 Wolsingham Circular. NZ 076 375 8 John Gouge 0191 5842034 Meet Demesne Picnic Area OL31 May 14 Longhorsely. Turn left off A697 after speed NZ 144 945 ~ 9 David Marshall 0191 4104922 camera and Pub. Meet about 200yds along West Road May 21 The Hesledons and Castle Dene. NZ 472 387 9 5 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Meet Blackhall Rocks Pinic Area May 28 Meet Blanchland car park NY 964 504 9-10 Muriel Goode 07525 830263 0191 4386820 June 4 Catterick Bridge/ Easby Abbey Circular NZ 226 992 9 David Strong 01325 314586 Meet car park opposite main entrance to Catterick Racecourse June 11 Rowlands Gill Circular. NZ 166 581 ~ 9 Bill and Gillian 0191 4172797 Meet in car park off Stirling Lane Darbyshire June 18 Leader required June 25 Middridge. Meet in Village NZ 251 261 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029 Exp 304 July 2 From Stockley Lane. Meet lay-by near, NZ 197 374 8.5 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Oakenshaw Farm, near Brancepeth July 9 Dance of the Windmills. Meet at Castle NZ403 284 10.5 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Eden Walkway car park on A689 near Wynyard July 16 Low Moorsley NZ 344 465 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029 Meet in Village Exp 308 July 23 Crimdon Dene Circular. Meet in sea-front NZ 483 369 10 Bill and Gillian 0191 4172797 car park next to Caravan Park Darbyshire July 30 Piercebridge/Cleasby Circular. Meet at NZ 213 155 David Strong 01325 314586 Roman Fort car park in Piercebridge next to George Hotel

For further updates or information, please use the Ramblers Association: Local Groups Website to view the Walksfinder list of walks or contact Walks Coordinator, John Routledge, on 0191 528 6966. Tyneside http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/tyneside

Chairman:Mark Jellett, 9 Coniston Avenue, Whickham, , NE16 4ER Tel: 0191 4207061, Email: [email protected] Secretary:Gill Dallow, 8 Treherne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3NP Tel: 0191 2856740 Email: [email protected] Footpaths andStephen Germain, 65 Swaledale Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7TB Incidents:Tel: 0191 2665144, Email: [email protected] Treasurer:Tom Barber, 5 Kenton Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4JB Tel: 0191 2847227, Email: [email protected] Committee:Dorothy Anderson, Bob Copeland, Barbara Harrington, Arthur Harris, Gordon Lumsden, Malcolm McVey, David Morley, Don Scarratt, Ruth Sides, Andrew White, David Williams, Myra Wiseman and Kenneth Wright.

The Tyneside Group will be delighted to welcome new walkers at any or all of its four sub-Groups. Every week, on Sundays and Wednesdays, there are organised walks based on coach transport. It’s best to book in advance to ensure a seat because it is not unknown for the coaches to be full. Payment is usually made a week in advance but, for those making a late booking, there are arrangements for payment on the coach. New walkers with us should contact the relevant Coach Organiser by telephone in the first instance. Details are shown in the following pages. Coach Organisers will happily advise you about administrative arrangements concerning advance bookings and cancellations. There is a choice of several walks on each outing. These usually start from different points en route but converge to meet the coaches for the return journey. Walks invariably end at a pub for refreshments and socialising. The return times given are from the departure point, not the arrival in Newcastle. For safety reasons, walkers must stay with the organised ramble that they have chosen.

There is also a variety of Social Activities to join in. Non-members are welcome.

Holiday

Weeks Holiday: Saturday13-20th September 2014. Hotel Victoria, 2 Kings Road, Great Yarmouth. NR30 3JW

A deposit of £50 per head is required along with a stamped addressed envelope sent to Ken Walker, 10 Brandon Close, Winlaton, Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 6PN. Cheques made payable to K. Walker or S. Wade. Check with Ken Walker (Tel. 0191 4143922) for availability of places. This holiday is organised by and the walks led by members of Tyneside Group, but it is not a Tyneside Group activity. It is open to any members of any group.

Tyneside Group AGM Thursday, 20th February 2014 at Brunswick Methodist Church Hall Meeting starts at 19:30. Registration from 19:00 All proposals and nominations for the Committee to be sent to the Secretary by the end of December 2013 Tyneside http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/tyneside/sunday-early

Sunday Walks - 09.30 am Start, Earlier Return Coach Organiser: Myra Wiseman, Tel: 01661 252732 Email: [email protected] Walks Coordinator: Ron Robinson Tel: 01661 825726 Fares: Approximately £.10.00 Children (Under 16) £4.00 and they must be accompanied by an adult. Coach pick-up point at the lay-by adjacent to the Hancock Museum on Claremont Road, Newcastle, NZ 248 650.

Date Venue OL/Exp Return 2014 Feb 02 Swainby via Hastie Bank OL26 17:30 Feb 09 Blanchland via Corbridge OL43 17:30 Feb 16 Warkworth via Long Framlington Ex332 17:30 Feb 23 Reeth via Richmond OL30/Ex304 17:30 Mar 02 Allenheads via Allendale OL43/31 17:30 Mar 09 Elsdon via Kirkwhelpington OL42 17:30 Mar 16 St. John’s Chapel via Edmundbyers OL31Ex307 17:30 Mar 23 Alston via Allenheads OL31/43 17:30 Mar 30 Bamburgh via Warenford Ex 340 18:00 April 06 Ampleforth via Sutton Bank OL26 18:00 April 13 Keswick via Borrowdale OL4/5 18:30 April 20 Clennell via Ingram Valley OL16 18:00 April 27 Pateley Bridge via Ripley Ex 298 18:00 May 04 Sedbergh via Kirkby Stephen OL19 18:30 May 11 Wooler via Etal OL16 Ex339 18:00 May 18 Whitby via Scaling Dam OL27 18:30 May 25 Rothbury via Cambo OL42 18:00 June 01 Glenridding via Dockray and Brotherswater OL5 18:30 June 08 Hawes via Aysgarth OL30 18:00 June 15 Melmerby via Hartside OL5/31 18:00 June 22 Morebattle via Carter Bar OL16 18:00 June 29 Grassington via Buckden OL30/2 18:30 July 06 Duffton via Appleby OL19 18:00 July 13 Alnmouth via Seahouses Ex332/340 18:00 July 20 Great Ayton via Stokesley OL26 18:00 July 27 Grasmere via St. John’s in the Vale OL4/5/6/7 18:30 Aug 03 Jedburgh via Bonchester Bridge OL16 18:00 Tyneside http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/tyneside/sunday-later

Sunday Walks - 9.30 am Start Coach Organiser: Andrew White Tel: 0191 2301247, Email: [email protected] Walks Co-ordinator: David Morley Tel: 0191 2849196 Fares: £10.00 (subject to change at Coach Organiser’s discretion). Children under 16 - £5.00 and they must be accompanied by an adult All bookings should be made with full payment in advance, either on a previous outing, or at the pick-up point at St James Street off Strawberry Place (next to St. James Park), Newcastle, on Sundays prior to the coach departure. New participants may contact the Coach Organiser by telephone or email for their first trip. Date Going to Map Return 2014 Feb 02 Stanhope via Edmundbyers 87/88/92 18:00 Feb 09 Powburn via Alnwick 75/81 18:00 Feb 16 Guisborough via Great Ayton OL26 18:00 Feb 23 Greenhead via Roman Wall 86 OL43 18:00 Mar 02 Hexham via Blanchland 87 OL43/X316 18:00 Mar 09 Alnwick via Warkworth 75/81 X325/332 18:00 Mar 16 Leyburn via Aysgarth 98/99 OL30 18:00 Mar 23 Falstone via Wark 80/81 OL42/43 18:00 Mar 30 Keswick OL4/5 19:00 April 06 Askrigg via Wensley 98/99 OL30 19:00 April 13 Appleby via Langdon Beck OL19/30 19:00 April 20 Rothbury via New Moor House (Joe Rosenburg) OL16/42X325 19:00 April 27 Grasmere via St. John in the Vale OL4/5/6/7 19:00 May 04 Helmsley via Bilsdale OL26/27 19:00 May 11 Bamburgh via Craster 75/81 X332/340 19:00 May 18 Ingleton via Hawes OL02 19:00 May 25 Staveley via Shap OLl7 19:00 June 01 Kirk Yetholm via Akeld OL16/42 X325 19:00 June 08 Thornton le Dale via Hole of Horcum OL26/27 19:00 June 15 St. John’s Chapel via Alston 87/91/92 OL31 19:00 June 22 Duns via Grantshouse X345/346/339 19:00 June 29 Masham via Middleham 9 OL30 X302 19:00 July 06 Cockermouth via Braithwaite OL4 19:00 July 13 Clennell Hall via Rothbury 80 OL16 19.00 Jule 20 Ilkley via Blubberhouses 104 19:00 July 27 Hawes via Mallerstang OL30 19:00 Aug 03 Melrose via Jedburgh OL44 19:00 Tyneside http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/tyneside/wednesday-9-30

Wednesday Walks - 9.30 am Start Coach Organiser: Gordon Lumsden Tel: 0191 4882251 Walks Co-ordinator: Bob Copeland Tel: 0191 2668380 Fares: Fares will be approximately £10. Children under 16 welcome but they must be accompanied by an adult. Pick up point The Coach Station, St. James Boulevard, Newcastle.

Date Venue Map Return 2014 Feb 05 Ridsdale via Kirkwhelpington OL42 LR80/81 17:00 Feb 12 Edmundbyers via Shotley Bridge Ex 307 LR87/88 17:00 Feb 19 Great Ayton via Guisborough OL26 NY Moors 17:00 Feb 26 Craster via Warkworth Ex332 LR81 17:00 Mar 05 Twice Brewed via Wark OL43 LR87 18:00 Mar 12 Leyburn via Askrigg OL30 LR98/99 18:00 Mar 19 Lowick via Belford Ex340 LR75 18:00 Mar 26 Glenridding via Pooley Bridge 9.00am start OL5 LR90 18:00 April 02 Hutton le Hole via Castleton OL26 NY Moors 18:00 April 09 Kirk Yetholm via Cocklawfoot 9:0am start OL16 LR74/80 18:00 April16 Crosby Ravensworth via Orton OL19 LR91 18:00 April 23 Kirkby Malzeard via Pateley Bridge Ex298 LR99 18:00 April 30 Eyemouth via Coldingham Ex346 LR67/75 18:00 May 07 Mungrisdale via Caldbeck 9:00am start OL5 LR90 18:00 May 14 CB Inn, Arkengarthdale via Stang Top OL30 LR92 18:00 May 21 Alwinton via Carshope OL16 LR80/81 18:00 May 28 Melmerby via Alston OL31 LR86/91 18:00 June 04 Coxwold via Sutton Bank OL26Ex299LR100 18:00 June 11 Melrose via Lauder 9:00am start Ex338 LR73 18:00 June18 Ravenstonedale via Sedbergh OL19 LR91/97/98 18:00 June 25 Hawes via Wensleydale OL30 LR98 18:00 July 02 Bellingham via Wark OL42/43 LR80/87 18:00 July 09 Langholm via Longtown Ex323/324 LR79 18:00 July 16 Robin Hoods Bay via Whitby OL27 NY Moors 18:00 July 23 Rothbury via Powburn Ex332 LR81 18:00 July 30 Keswick via Seatoller 9:00am start OL4/5 LR90 18:00 Tyneside http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/tyneside/wednesday-10-00

Wednesday Walks - 10.00 am Start Coach Organiser: Ruth Sides Tel: 0191 2840357 Walks Co-ordinator: Dr Kenneth Wright Tel: 0191 2921302

Fares: Fares will be approximately £7.00/£9.00. Children under 16, who must be accompanied by an adult, £4.00. Coach pick-up point at the lay-by adjacent to the Hancock Museum on Claremont Road, Newcastle.

Date Venue Map Return 2014 Feb 05 Swainby OL26 17:00 Feb 12 Newton on the Moor Ex332 17:00 Feb 19 Haltwhistle OL43 17:00 Feb 26 Guisborough OL26 17:00 Mar 05 Bamburgh Ex340 17:00 Mar 12 Wark OL42/43 17:30 Mar 19 Butterknowle Ex305 17:30 Mar 26 West Woodburn OL42 18:00 April 02 Newbiggin (Eden) OL5 Ex315 18:00 April 09 Great Broughton OL26 18:00 April 16 Glanton Ex332 18:00 April 23 St. John’s Chapel OL31 18:00 April 30 Newbiggin (Bishopdale) OL30 18:00 May 07 Jedburgh OL16 18:00 May 14 Sedbergh 9:30 start OL2/19 18:00 May 21 Danby OL26 18:00 May 28 Belford Ex340 18:00 June 04 Langdon Beck Ex31 18:00 June 11 Grosmont OL27 18:00 June 18 Melrose 9:30 start Ex338 18:00 June 25 Allenheads OL31/43 18:00 July 02 Leyburn OL30 Ex302 18:00 July 09 Kirk Yetholm OL16/42 18:00 July 16 Caldbeck 9:30 start OL5 18:00 July 23 Osmotherley OL26 18:00 July 30 Wooler OL16Ex340 18:00 Aug 06 Stonehaugh OL43 18:00 Aug 13 Bainbridge 9:30 start OL30 18:00 Affiliated Clubs http://www.northumbriaramblers.org.uk/groups/affiliated

Annfield Plain and District Naturalists Club (http://apdnc.co.uk/) Mr G Palmer, 9 Saint Aubyns Way, Hilltop Estate, Stanley, Co Durham. DH9 OUP Blue Bell Walkers Mr A L Quick, 11 Parkside, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE12 7EQ Consett and Vale Derwent NFC Sharon Lea, [email protected] Durham Rambling Club (http://www.durhamramblingclub.org.uk/) Miss S Walls, 5 Dobson Terrace, Murton, Seaham, Co Durham. SR7 9PP Houghton and District Ramblers (http://houghtonanddistrictramblers.co.uk/default.aspx) Mr J Conder, 19 Chilton Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, . DH4 6LD Morpeth Footpaths Society (http://www.morpethfootpathssociety.org.uk) Email: morpethfootpathssociety@hotmail .co.uk. Secretary: Sarah Howells 22 Rectory Park, Morpeth NE61 2SZ. Tel: 01670 513757 Railway Walks Society http://www.northrailwalks.org.uk/ Ms E Vest, 40 Whitecroft Road, West Moor Newcastle upon Tyne. NE12 7EY Newcastle and District CHA/HF RC (http://www.newcastlewalking.co.uk/) Mrs P Hawdon, 44 St Julien Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE7 7LL Phoenix Walking Club (http://www.phoenixwalkingclub.org.uk/) Mr P J Shepherd, 71 The Wynd, North Shields. NE30 2TD Radio Ramblers Michael Graham, 0191 455 2936 Mr L Piggin, 18 Beaufront Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear. NE32 5EB Ryton and District Pathfinders Mrs M. Curry, 8 Broadwood View, Consett, DH8 0RY and [email protected] Saturday Ramblers Susan M Scott, 63 Dunholme Road, Grainger Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE4 6XD St Edwards Fellwalkers (http://www.stedwardsfellwalkers.co.uk/) Mr W R Wright, 56 Belvedere Gardens, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9PG Sunderland CHA and HF R.C (http://www.sunderlandramblingclub.org) PO Box 375, Sunderland. SR6 8YW Tyne and Wear Met Fire Brigade S and S Club Mr P Stronach, Service HQ, Nissan Way, Barmston Mere, Sunderland SR5 3QY Tyneside CHA and HF RC Mr N Smith, 1 Ravensworth Court, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 2YG Washington Ramblers Club Mr Eddie Robinson, 1 Tantallon, Birtley, Chester Le Street. DH3 2IE Winlaton Ramblers Mrs J. Cohan, 9 Sandhill Mews, Winlaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE21 5SF

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