Information www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria
Chair: Michael Webber 07970 042891 [email protected] Treasurer: Steve Edwards 01661 886310 [email protected] For any changes and additional information see www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria . This complete book and the walks programs of individual groups can be printed from the website together with more information. Chair’s Welcom e A very warm welcome to our beautiful and varied Northumbria countryside. Our Area stretches from north of County Durham to the Scottish borders and we have 14 groups, offering walks of varied terrain and length, who are always happy to welcome visitors. I hope that you will find a walk and group that will enable you to enjoy what we have to offer, to take away happy memories and come back soon!
Dogs on Walks Some groups do not allow accompanying dogs, apart from Registered Assistance Dogs. Please ask the walk’s leader if this is the policy.
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.
Northumbria Area Annual General Meeting Saturday 8th February 2020 at 1400, hosted by the Berwick More details will be on Area website The AGM is p receded by a short walk starting at 10.00am Items for the AGM agenda should be sent in writing to the Area Secretary at least 28 days before the AGM
Visually impaired? To obtain enlarged versions of this booklet in various formats please contact Tony Royston, the walks programme editor , at 0191 3832295, 07776 261 749 or [email protected]
Under 40? Try Northumbria Walking Group northwalk.org.uk or on www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria-walking. This is a group for people in their 20’s and 30’s. For more information email [email protected]
Northumbria Family Walking Group This group has been set up to offer families a range of appropriate walks. For more information email Robert Cooper at [email protected] or see www.familywalking.org Everyone is welcome on the walks; You do not have to have children! However, the walks are designed with children in mind. Please, no unaccompanied children under the age of 16.
Affiliated Groups These can be found at www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria
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Alnwick www.ramblers.org.uk/alnwick
Secretary: Barbara Sexon Walks Secretary : Heather Corby 01665 604012
Meeting place: Start of walk. All walks start at 10.00 unless otherwise stated. If weather is inclement, check with leader. All walks are on Sunday unless otherwise stated
Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Branton Circular NU048165 9 Rodger Adams 07970 023159 Meet on the right, past caravan site, 0.7 M miles from A697 at Powburn Feb 16 Felton Circular NU184010 7 Derek Gander 01670 787443 Meet at the N end of the village L Mar 1 Hartside, Ewarty Shanks and The Dod NT976162 9 Rodger Adams 07970 023159 Meet at Hartside M Mar 15 Alnham to Pigdon’s Leap NT992110 7.5 Nigel and Janet 07484 803510 Meet by church in Alnham M Towers Apr 5 South Middleton and Threestone Burn NT997234 7 Derek and Elidh 01665 574835 Meet at west end of South Middleton L Gardiner Apr 19 Twizell Estate to Brownieside, Chatton NU285137 8 Marilyn Martin and 07903 553074 Sandyfords L Bill Harries May 3 Elsdon Circular NY937933 7 Janice Clarke 0191 2368850 Meet at parking area by the bridge May 17 Windy Gyle Circular via Barrow Law and NT866103 9.5 Ian and Ann Lord 07941 416510 The Street M+ Meet at Wedder Leap carpark June 7 Alwinton Circular via Usway Burn, The NT921063 10.5 Paul Hargreaves 07939 503946 Castles and Clennell Street M+ Meet in Alwinton by the grass area June 21 Edlingham Circular via Overthwarts, Hill NU114091 7/8 Paul Wright 01665 799403 Head, Birsley Wood L/M Meet at Edlingham Church July 5 Powburn Circular via Titlington Pike and NU062164 9 Barbara Sexon 01669 621288 Beanley M July 19 The Standrops, Hedgehope, Dunmoor Hill NT977162 10.5 Heather Corby 07885 933445 and Cunyan Crags S
Grading guide S: Strenuous walk, typically more than 10 miles over rough terrain with steep gradients M+: Moderate “plus” walk, typically between 8-10 miles, over rough terrain with steep gradients M: Moderate walk typically between 7-10 miles, may involve some climbing of some gradients L: Leisurely walk, generally flat
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Berwick www.ramblers.org.uk/berwic k
Walks Secretary: Annie Watt 01289 307656 Group Secretary: Josie McChrystal 01289 307706 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: Berwick Bounds Walk Saturday 2 nd May
All walks on Sunday except if indicated otherwise
Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Eyemouth Circular NT943645 7.5 Barry Tymon 07831 637634 WG 09.30 start 10.00 Feb 9 Callaly to Rothbury – LINEAR NU054097 8 Annie Watt 01289 307656 WG 09.30 start 10.15 Feb 16 Doddington NT999325 7.5 Helen Rabour 01573 470361 WG 09.30 start 10.15 Feb 23 Duns – Milburn Bridge Circular NT785539 8.5 Sue Richardson 01289 332755 WG 09.30 start 10.00 Mar 1 Coldstream Circular NT840397 9 Carol DeBrikasaan 07939 200191 WG 09.30 start 10.00 Mar 7 Polwarth to Duns NT744506 8 Derrick Joanes 01289 309591 SAT Bus 60 10.50 Golden Square Berwick Mar 15 The Black Hill NT574384 9 Phil Thompson 01361 883540 WG 09.00 start 10.00 Mar 22 Alnham to Pigdon’s Leap NT992110 7.5 Nigel Towers 07484 803510 WG 09.30 start 10.30 Mar 29 Kirknewton Way NT914303 12 Lesley Angell 01289 306790 WG 09.30 start 10.15 Apr 5 Via the Calroust Inn NT815207 9 Barry Tymon 07831 637634 WG 09.30 start 10.30 Apr 12 Linhope Spout NT017164 10 Liz Moat 01289 382774 WG 09.30 start 10.15 Apr 19 A Tour around the Tors NT894281 9.5 Gemma Banks 01890 820452 WG 09.30 start 10.10 Apr 25 Doddington to Ford NY999325 7.75 Derrick Joanes 01289 309581 SAT Bus 464 09.08 Golden Square Berwick May 2 Berwick Bounds NT999582 12 Annie Watt 01289 307656 SAT WG 09.00 May 10 Humbleton Hill NT976272 8.5 Avril Bourne 01668 219981 WG 09.30 start 10.15 May 17 Grubbit Law and Wideopen Hill 771248 8 Liz Moat 01289 382774 WG 09.30 start 10.15 LR 74 May 24 The Cheviot NT955244 10 Annie Watt 01289 307656 WG 09.30 start 10.15 May 31 The Eildons NT549340 9 Phil Thompson 01361 883540 WG 09.30 start 10.30
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Berwick www.ramblers.org.uk/berwick continued Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone June 7 The Castles and The Street NT814207 11.5 Annie Watt 01289 307656 WH 09.30 start 10.30 June 14 Kirknewton and College Valley NT913303 10 Sue Richardson 01289 332755 WG 09.30 start 10.15 June 21 Crookhouse Circular NT917382 11.5 Gemma Banks 01890 820452 WG 09.30 start 10.00 June 28 Harthope Burn Circular NT954225 8 Barry Tymon 07831637634 WG 09.30 start 10.15 July 5 Old Bewick NT076215 10 Avril Bourne 01668 219981 WG 09.30 start 10.30 July 12 Hill Forts and Border Ridge NT894281 12 Heather Corby 07885 933445 WG 09.30 start 10.15 July 19 Dunbar Common Circular NT621725 11 Sue Richardson 01289 332755 WG 09.30 start 10.15 July 26 Beal to Berwick Lindisfarne 11 Margaret Anderson 01289 305483 X18 bus 10.22 Golden Square Berwick Inn A1
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Chester-le-Street www.ramblers.org.uk/chester-le-street
Chair person: Mike Webber 0191 6606795 [email protected] Group Secretary: Carol Bradshaw 07849 731964 [email protected] Sunday Walks and Les Day 0191 3891625 [email protected] Coach Trip Co-- ordinator: Mid -week walks Mu Goode 07525 830263 [email protected] organiser: Footpaths Officer: Brian Scott 07702 674760 briliz@live .com We meet at Chester-le-Street Civic Centre Car Park, DH3 3TE for all walks. Please contact the walks leader direct if you wish to do a short walk; as we try to accommodate those who wish to walk 4/5 miles on most of our Sunday walks. As well as the Sunday and Thursday walks, we also have short Wednesday evening walks in the Summer months. These walks will be published on our website in due course. All walks are subject to change so for more information about the walk you are interested in please check out our website http://www.chester-le-street-ramblers.org.uk/ or the walks leader Sunday walks Date ‘20 Description OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 09:30am Durham - 7½ Maggie Brown 07527 743166 Feb 9 10:30am High Shincliffe - 7 Les Day 07508 943330 Feb 16 09:30am Pelton Fell / Beamish - 8 Irma Kennedy 07868 777903 Feb 23 10:30am Stocksfield - 7½ Bernard Pereira 07929 798820 Mar 1 09:30am Piercebridge - 8 Kath Nixon 07443 892177 Mar 8 10:30am Whickham / Spen Banks - 8 Owen Bennett 07718 160196 Mar 15 09:30am Urpeth / Lamesley - 10 ½ Irma Kennedy 07868 777903 Mar 22 10:30am Witton-le-Wear - 8½ Brian Scott 07702 674760 Mar 29 09:30am Causey Arch - 8 Barry Smith 07392 491859 Apr 5 10:30am Bridge End / Hexham - 8 Kath Nixon 07443 892177 Apr 12 09:30am Burnhope / Craghead Circular - 8 Owen Bennett 07718 160196 Apr 19 10:30am Shafto Crags and Bolam Lake - 8 Mu Goode 07525 830263 Apr 26 09:30am Seaton Sluice - 8½ Bernard Pereira 07929 798820 May 3 10:30am Sunderland Bridge - 8 Mu Goode 07525 830263 May 10 09:30am Allenheads - 8 Maggie Brown 07527 743166 May 17 10:30am Weetslade and Big Waters - 9 Ken Thompson 07848 801830 May 24 09:30am Washington (Heritage Way). - 9½ Mike Webber 0191 6606795 May 31 10:30am Seaham Harbour - 8 Irma Kennedy 07868 777903
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Chester-le-Street www.ramblers.org.uk/chester-le-street continued
Date ‘20 Description OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Jun e 7 09:30am Osmotherley (North Yorkshire) - 9 Kath Nixon 07443 892177 June 14 10:30 Blanchland - 8½ Mu Goode 07525 830263 Jun e 21 09:30 Langdon Beck - 8 Les Day 07508 943330 Jun e 28 10:30am Ovingham - 8 Maggie Brown 07527 743166 July 5 09:30am Broompark - 7½ Owen Bennett 07718 160196 July 12 10:30am Waskerley - 8½ Brian Scott 07702 674760 July 19 09:30am John Shaw’s Cottage Walk - 9 Mike Webber 0191 6606795 Jul y 26 10:30am Hett -on -the -Hill - 8 Barry Smith 07392 491859
Thursday Walks
Feb 6 10:00am Tyne Staithes - 4 - 5 Mu Goode 07525 830263 Mar 5 10:00am Durham – Flass Vale - 4 - 5 Kath Tweddle 07947 188862 Apr 2 10:00am Sunniside - 4 - 5 Mu Goode 07525 830263 May 7 10:00am Shincliffe - 4 - 5 Ken Thompson 07848 801830 Jun e 4 10:00am Neville’s Cross - 4 - 5 Maggie Brown 07527 743166 Jul y 2 10:00am Burnopfield - 4 - 5 Dave Marshall 07552 182655
Durham also has some short Thursday walks near the middle of the month. ______
URLs of Groups in the Northumbria Area These are shortcuts (friendly URLs) to the individual group web pages on the national Ramblers website. Northumbria Area www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria Alnwick www.ramblers.org.uk/alnwick NN11 Berwick www.ramblers.org.uk/berwick NN10 Chester le Street www.ramblers.org.uk/chester -le -street NN02 Derwentside www.ramblers.org.uk/derwentside NN12 Durham City www.ramblers.org.uk/durham -city NN14 Gateshead www.ramblers.org.uk/gateshead NN04 Hexham www.ramblers.org.uk/hexham NN05 Morpeth www.ramblers.org.uk/morpeth NN13 Northumbria Family Walking www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria -family -walking NN70 Northumbria Short Circuits www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria -short -circuits NN30 Northumbria Walking www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria-walking NN50 Ponteland www.ramblers.org.uk/ponteland NN06 Sunderland www.ramblers.org.uk/sunderland NN03 Tyneside www.ramblers.org.uk/tyneside NN01
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Derwentside www.ramblers.org.uk/derwentside
Group Secretary: Vaughan Davidson 0191 3894659 [email protected] Walks Secretary: Rob Green 01207 235032 [email protected] Footpaths Officer: Jo Davies 01207 237488 [email protected]
All walks are on Sunday starting 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 to contact on the morning of the walk. Date ‘20 Description OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 9 Stanley . A 'History' walk outlining the NZ194528 3.5 Rob Green 01207 235032 heritage of a mining town in North Exp 307 07904 485610 Durham. Meet outside Boots at the and junction of Clifford Road with Front Street Exp 308 (parking available in Scott Street, behind Barclays Bank car park (DH9 8AA) Feb 23 Frosterley Circular . NZ025369 8 Sue and Eric 01207 290822 Meet at the small car park in Frosterley OL31 Patterson 07714 501386 (DL13 2QN) Mar 8 Durham Coastal Path. Meet in Easington NZ439440 8 John Armstrong 0191 3893022 Colliery, near Office Street (SR8 3QW) Exp 308 07967 279256 Mar 22 Staindrop Park off the main road around NZ126205 7.4 Vaughan Davidson 0191 3894659 the eastern end of the village green near to Exp 305 07548 229036 the Scarth Memorial Hall. (DL2 3L D) Apr 5 Richmond . Meet in s mall CP off Racecourse NZ166019 8.5 Ian Turnbull 01207 238193 Road (DL10 4SU) Exp 304 07891 110669 Apr 20 Annual Dinner – the Jolly Drovers Vaughan Davidson 0191 3894659 Leadgate ( DH8 6RR) 07548 229036 May 3 Hedley Hall Woods . Meet at Hedley Hall NZ218559 8.5 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 Woods car park (NE16 5EH) Exp 308 07776 261749 May 17 A tale of two reservoirs . Meet at Waskerley NZ050453 10.5 Jo Davies 01207 237488 Station (DH8 9DZ) Exp 307 07970 057912 May 31 Frosterley and Bollihope NZ024213 9 Jim Birkett 07474 666119 Meet at Frosterley Station (DL13 2SL) OL 31 Jun e 14 Cotherstone. Park around the village green NZ013193 7.9 Vaughan Davidson 0191 3894659 at the southern end of Cotherstone, but OL 31 07548 229036 not on the grass. (D L12 9PW) Jun e 28 Esh Winning , meet at Car park behind Co - NZ191417 7.5 Jo Davies 01207 237488 op, Newhouse road, Esh Winning, on Exp 308 07970 057912 B6302 (DH7 9JX) Jul y 12 Stainton Park . Meet on -street in the centre NZ072185 7.4 Vaughan Davidson 0191 3894659 of the village just past the playground and OL 31 07548 229036 opposite a small padd ock. (DL12 8RH) Jul y 26 Great Stony Hill and Three Pikes . 1500 feet NY845392 8.5 Sue and Eric 01207 290822 ascents, moderate but with rough ground OL 31 Patterson 07714 501386 Starting at Burnhope Reservoir (DL13 1DJ)
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Durham www.ramblers.org.uk/durham-city
Group Secretary: Mary Falconer 0191 5863214 [email protected] Walks Secretary : Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 [email protected] Footpaths Officer: Richard Fletcher 0191 3843193 [email protected]
Group Website: durhamcityramblers.org.uk Unless otherwise stated, all Sunday and Wednesday walks start at 10.30am and Monday walks at 6.00pm. Monday evening walks may be followed by an optional pub meal. NB Post codes of rural start points may not be precise. Sunday and Monday Walks Date Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Sun The lower Derwent valley NZ 186610 8.5 Owen Bennett 07718 160196 Feb 2 Meet Winlaton Mill cp off A694 NE21 6SH Exp 316 Mod Sun Bishop Auckland and Page Bank NZ 205307 9 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 Feb 16 Meet BA cp north of viaduct DL14 7SB Exp 305 Mod 07657 70753 Sun Sunderland Bridge, Brandon and Page Bank NZ 265377 8 Pat Conway 07943 015662 Mar 1 Meet S. Br. (by old bridge) DH6 5JL Exp 305 Mod 07943 016225 Sun Neasham village NZ 324102 9 Fiona Curtis 07855 427501 Mar 15 Meet DL2 1QP Exp 304 Mod Sun Nether Silton Moor and Over Silton SE 479959 10 Richard Fletcher 0191 3843193 Mar 29 Meet at Square Corner cp, east of OL 26 Mod 07974 352372 Osmotherley on Hawnby Road . DL6 3QB Sun Hudswell and Downholme NZ 156009 10 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 Apr 12 Meet Round Howe cp (p and d) on A6108 Exp 304 Mod 07657 70753 just west of Richmond. DL10 4TR Mon Rainton Park and Mally Gill NZ 318467 4 Richard Dennis 07774 347328 Apr 20 Meet n ea r fish and chip shop DH4 6PA Exp 308 Mod Sun Esh, Langley Park and Quebec NZ197441 8 Helen Attewell 0191 3867234 Apr 26 Meet Cross Keys, Esh DH7 9QR Exp 308 Mod 07817 623398 Mon Whitworth Country Park NZ 234347 4 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 May 4 Meet near Whitworth Park hotel DL16 7QX Exp 305 Leis 07776 261749 Sun Copley Chimney and Langdale NZ 086250 8 Mary Falconer 0191 5863214 May 10 Meet Copley Chimney DL13 5SA OL 31 Mod 07773 424187 Mon Tudhoe and the Wear NZ 261355 4 Richard Dennis 07774 347328 May 18 Meet at Green Tree pub, Tudhoe DL16 6LH Exp 305 Mod Sun Cod Beck Reservoir and Osmotherley NZ 450006 8 Owen Bennett 07718 160196 May 24 Meet Ingleby Cross DL6 3NG OL 26 Mod Mon Ushaw Gardens and surrounds NZ 218437 4.5 John Hillier 01388 765589 Jun e 1 Meet Ushaw College cp DH7 9RF Exp 308 Mod 07900 054353 Sun Hannah’s Meadow NY928187 8 Pat Conway 07943 015662 Jun e 7 Meet Baldershead Res ervoir cp DL12 9UX OL 31 Mod 07943 016225 Mon Middridge and School Aycliffe NZ 251261 3.5 Alastair and Elaine 01388 607323 June 15 Meet Middridge village DL5 7JN Exp 305 Leis Simpson Sun Beacon Hill NZ741126 8.5 Fiona Curtis 07855 427501 Jun e 21 Meet Scaling Dam cp TS13 4TP OL 27 Mod Mon Tunstall Reservoir NZ 065413 4.5 John Hillier 01388 765589 Jun e 29 Meet Tunstall Res. picnic area cp DL13 3LX Exp 307 Mod 07900 054353
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Durham www.ramblers.org.uk/durham-city Sunday and Monday continued Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Sun Summer Picnic TBA 4 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 July 5 Mod 07657 70753 Mon Causey Arch and Beamish NZ205561 4 Richard Fletcher 0191 3843193 July 13 Meet Causey Arch cp DH9 0HS Exp 308 Mod 07974 352372 Sun Westgate, Slitt Wood and the Weardale NY910380 8 Jim Birkett 07474 666119 July 19 Way Meet Westgate, cp down from Hare OL 31 Mod and Hounds DL13 1SQ Mon Waldridge Fell NZ 249501 3.5 Ros Sawyer 0191 3860268 July 27 Meet North Fell cp, DH2 3RY Exp 308 Mod 07513 022413 Wednesday Walks Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 5 Ovingham and Bywell NZ 087635 7 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 Meet Low Prudhoe cp NE42 6NR Exp 316 Mod 07565 770753 Feb 12 Beamish East Moor and Causey Gill NZ205561 8.5 Owen Bennett 07718 160196 Meet Causey Arch cp DH9 0HS EXP 308 Mod Feb 19 Middleton One Row and the Tees Way NZ 353122 9.5 Jim Birkett 07474 666119 Meet Middleton One Row opposite Exp 304 Mod Devonport Arms DL2 1AS Feb 26 Waldridge Fell NZ 251498 8 John Armstrong 07976 279256 Meet Ellen St cp, Waldridge DH2 3SJ Exp 308 Mod Mar 4 Escomb and the Etherleys NZ 189300 7.5 Tony Royston 0191 3832295 Meet at Escomb church DL14 7SW Exp 305 Mod 07776 261749 Mar 11 Gilling West NZ 183053 8 Suzy Vaughan 07388 395944 Meet in Gilling West DL10 5JW Exp 304 Mod Mar 18 A Hexhamshire Ramble NY927578 9 Noel Sharpe 07815 807170 Meet Whitley Chapel NE47 0JJ OL 43 Mod Mar 25 Shotley Bridge, Ebchester and Allensford NZ 091528 10/5 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 Meet Crown and Crossed Swords, Shotley Exp 307 Mod 07565 770753 Bridge DH8 0HU Apr 1 Cockfield Fell NZ 128243 7 Ian Goulding 07594 525585 Meet St Mary’s Church Cockfield DL13 5ER Exp 305 Mod Apr 8 Carlton Moor NZ 507045 10 Kevin White 07752 327861 Meet opp . Black Ox pub, Carlton TS9 7DJ OL 26 Hard Apr 15 Brompton on Swale and Easby Abbey SE 216997 10 Jim Birkett 07474 666119 Meet Brompton PO DL10 7HF Exp 304 Mod Apr 22 Morpeth Valley and Bothal NZ 203864 8.5 Ros Sawyer 0191 3860268 Meet at layby on A197 on E edge of Exp 325 Mod 07513 022413 Morpeth NE61 1JY Apr 29 Allen Banks NY798641 7 Ian Goulding 07594 525585 Meet at NT (pay) cp NE47 7BP OL 43 Mod May 6 Greta Bridge and Brignall Banks NZ 085133 7 Steve Holden 07999 886310 Meet Morritt Arms DL12 9SE OL 31 Hard May Berwick Walking Event 8/9 Suzy Vaughan 07388 395944 12/13 Coastal Walk and St Cuthbert’s Way 8/9 May 13 Dipton Woods NZ 154537 8 Roger Carpenter 0191 3864511 Meet at Dipton cp on A692 opposite Exp 307 Mod 07565 770753 Delight Bank DH9 9DJ May 20 Hinderwell to Whitby (linear with bus NZ 796165 8.5 Campbell Galbraith 07850 269533 return). Meet Hinderwell Village hall. OL 27 Mod TS13 5HP May 27 Blanchland and Round Hill NY964504 8 Jim Birkett 07474 666119 Meet Blanchland cp DH8 9TA Exp 307 Mod
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Durham www.ramblers.org.uk/durham-city Wednesday continued Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone June 3 Ingleby Greenhow and Baysdale Abbey NZ582064 12/7 Suzy Vaughan 07388 395944 Meet IG TS9 6LL OL 26 Mod June 10 Newton Haven, Embleton Bay and Craster NU235253 9 Janie Robinson 07929 047551 Meet at High Newton cp NE66 3EB EXP 332 Mod June 17 South of Bowes and Scargill Low Moor . NY996135 9 Mary Falconer 0191 5863214 Meet Bowes south of mini roundabout OL 31 Mod 07773 424187 DL12 9HR June 24 Crimdon to Hawthorn (linear) NZ 483373 9 Sue Dickinson 07527 334822 Meet Crimdon Dene cp TS27 3AA Exp 306 Mod July 1 Masham and Ripon Rowell SE225807 9.5 Kevin White 07752 327861 Meet Masham main square HG4 4DZ Exp 298 Mod July 9 Barningham and the Stang NZ 083102 9 Jim Birkett 0747 4666119 Meet Barningham main st reet DL11 7DS Exp 304 Mod July 15 Allensford and Smiddy Shaw NZ 079501 8 Ros Sawyer 0191 3860268 Meet Allensford w est cp DH8 8JW Exp 307 Mod 07513 022413 July 22 Langdon Beck and High Force NY853313 10 Steve Holden 07999 886310 Meet Langdon Beck Hotel DL12 0XP OL 31 Mod July 29 Bedale and Snape castle SE267882 9 John Armstrong 07976 279256 Meet Auction Mart cp, Bedale DL8 2AD Exp 302 Mod (£1.20 charge)
Thursday Walks Chester-le-Street also has short walks on Aug 1 st , Sept 5 th , Oct 3 rd , Nov 7 th , Dec 5 th and Jan 2 nd . Walks start at 10.30 but will be delayed if leader is notified that participants are on way. Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 20 Hawthorn Dene NZ420454 4 Ivy Papps 0191 3843164 Meet Stapylton Arms SR7 8SD Exp. 308 Mod 07762 627026 Mar 19 Rainton Meadows NZ320468 5 Tina Rooney 07719 874287 Meet Italian Farmhouse, West Rainton Exp 308 Mod DH4 6PA Apr 16 Castle Eden Dene NZ428383 4 Mary Falconer 0191 5863214 Meet St James’ Church, C. Eden TS27 4SL Exp 308 Mod 07773 424187 May 21 Newburn and Heddon on the Wall NZ159886 6 Alastair and Elaine 01388 607323 Meet Tyne riverside country park cp Exp 316 Mod Simpson NE15 8ND June 18 Marsden and Cleadon NZ412635 5 Ros Sawyer 0191 3860268 Meet at cp opposite Souter lighthouse cp Exp 316 Mod 07513 022413 SR6 7SF July 16 Trimdon Grange and Raisby nature reserves NZ362352 5 John Hillier 01388 765589 Meet layby by disused railway TS29 6NP Mod 07900 054353
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Gateshead www.ramblers.org.uk/gateshead
Group Secretary: Irene Carmichael 07900 606149 [email protected] Walks Secretary: Doris McAlister 07538 653423 [email protected] Footpaths Officer: TBA Walks start 10.00 am at OS grid reference/postcode, unless otherwise stated. Please make your own way there, car sharing is encouraged. If there is any doubt about the weather or starting point please contact the walks leader . Any additional information or amendments to the walks will be available on group web pages at www.ramblers.org.uk/gateshead Registered dogs only. Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 1 Great Lumley Circular NZ293491 8 Janet Lewis 07866 827737 Meet at the Free car park at the DH3 4JD E Community Centre, Front St Feb 8 Circular walk from Billy Row Crook NZ161372 8 David Mottershead 07824 485197 Park beside the village Green DL15 9SY E Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 A leap under the Tyne NZ372615 13.5 John Emslie 07989 765351 Linear walk starting at East Boldon Metro NE36 0AB S Station to Newcastle Central Station Mar 7 Fontburn Circular NZ034926 10 Brenda Wilson 07939 164033 Start Greenleighton Quarry -Greenleighton NE61 4JZ M Hill -Fintburn Reservoir Mar 14 Circular walk via The coastal path and the NZ421507 10 Alan Barber 07887 912012 village of Hawthorn SR7 7AF M Meet Seaham Hall beach car park (free) Mar 21 Hamsterley Circular, walking around NZ092312 9 Ken Murray 07549 257476 Hamsterley forest and common DL13 3QH M Park and meet at the Visitors Centre CP Mar 28 Circular walk from Hutton Magna NZ127124 10 Doris Mcalister 07753 653423 Park behind the Community Centre DL11 7H H E Apr 4 Circular walk from Simonburn via the NY871735 11.5 Brenda Wilson 07939 164033 Roman Wall, Humshaugh, Haughton Castle NE48 3AW M Meet Simonburn car park Apr 11 Circular walk from Craster walking the NU255198 8.7 David Young 07594 885071 Northumbria Coast NE66 3TW E Meet Craster car park Apr 18 Circular walk from St John's Chapel via NY886379 10.5 Janet Lewis 07866 827737 Bell’s Bridge and Cowshill DL13 1QF M Apr 25 Whittonstall Circular NZ072573 8.5 Jan de Jong 07812 226783 Using the car park beside the Anchor Inn DH8 9JN M B6309
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Gateshead www.ramblers.org.uk/gateshead continued Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone May 2 Circular walk from Stanhope NY996392 10.5 Colin Clark 07432 838296 Meet at the Dales Centre DL13 2FT M May 9 Heritage Way Walk NZ220537 8 Rob Hemsworth 07743 382134 LINEAR walk from Beamish to Thornley DH9 0RE E Woodlands Centre Start Eden Place picnic area. May 16 Reeth Circular via Fremington Edge, SE037993 10 Alan Carlin 07711 490973 Langthwaite ad Calver Hill. DL11 6SY S Parking on the village Green May 23 Edmondbyers Circular NZ016501 10 Jan de Jong 07812 226783 Please park with consideration on the DH8 9NH M B6306 which runs behind The Punchbowl May 30 Powburn Circular NU061165 9 Ken Murray 07549 257476 NE66 4HS M June 6 Bishop Auckland Circular NZ233355 10.5 Alan Barber 07887 912012 Meet at Page Bank car park DL16 7RG M June 13 Circular walk from Allendale via Gaterley - NY837558 10.5 David Young 07594 885071 Rebel Hill-Brownley Hill-Catton NE47 9BW M Meet Allendale town centre June 20 Circular walk climbing to Yeavering Bell Hill NT976273 9 Rob Hemsworth 07743 382134 Fort return via St Cuthbert way NE71 6RL S Meet Humbleton Burn picnic area , free cp June 27 Circular walk from Low Force taking in NY906281 10 David Young 07594 885071 Howick Scars, Green Trod and High Force DL12 0XF S Doris McAlister 07538 653423 Meeting at free car park on B6277 July 4 Hadrian’s Wall Circular – A barbarian’s view NY752669 10 Rob Hemsworth 07743 382134 Start Sill Visitors Centre Once Brewed. £5 NE47 7AN M parking all day, please try and car share July 11 Circular walk from Mitford Church via NZ169856 10 Alan Barber 07887 912012 Penny Hill NE61 3PZ M Park carefully near the church July 18 Annual Coach Trip Doris McAlister 07538 653423 Keswick Two walks on offer today Short walk led by Hilary Clark Strenuous walk led by David Young July 25 Circular walk from Gilderdale Bridge NY705478 10 David Young 07594 885071 walking the North Pennine Way CA9 3BE M Meet Gilderdale Bridge
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Hexham www.ramblers.org.uk/hexham
Group Secretary: Julia Forster 0191 4131724 [email protected] 07982 013423 Walks Coordinator: Jill Bungay 01830 540173 [email protected] 0793 2 881476 Footpaths Officer: Margot Branson 01434 694193 [email protected]
Walks start at 10.15 at OS ref point. We encourage car sharing so please contact walk leader if you need or can offer help. In the event of bad weather or for further information or programme changes, please check website or contact leader. Registered assistance dogs only permitted on walks. Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 2 Prudhoe NZ086635 5.5 Ann 01434 603679 Feb 2 Slaley NY972577 9 Brigitte 0191 4133416 Feb 9 Fell House Farm, north of Whitfield on the NY773594 7 Julia 0191 4131724 the Haltwhistle Road Feb16 Shotley Bridge NZ091528 6 Danielle 0191 2855864 Feb 23 “Fields “and “Hills “around Wall NY917690 8.5 Liz 01434 694855 Mar 1 Stanhope NY992394 5 Cath 07983 872298 Mar 1 Allendale Circular NY835557 11 Carol 01434 602431 Mar 8 Weardale Wander NY909380 7.5 Sally 01434 344778 Mar 15 Wylam and Horsley via Whittle Dene NZ118646 9 Nick 01434 682358 Mar 22 Elsdon Explorer NY937933 9 Liz 01434 694855 Mar 29 Edmundbyers and Waskerley NZ175000 10 Carol 01434 602431 April 5 Haydon Bridge NY843644 8 Jill 01830 540173 (Joint walk with Ponteland) April 5 Willimoteswick NY781643 5.5 Ann 01434 603679 April 12 Ingram NY017163 9.5 Brigitte 0191 4133416 April 19 Lake District weekend April 26 Isaac’s Tea Trail NY802453 8 Cath 07983 872298 May 3 Rothbury NU051015 7 Jaqui 01434 634286 May 3 Tindale tarn NY616592 11 Carol 01434 602431 May 10 St. Cuthbert’s Cave NU050350 9.5 Paul 01434 344778 May 17 Barrowburn to Windy Gyle NT866103 11 Nick 01434 682358 May 24 Mitford Bluebell walk NZ176858 7 John B 01830 540173 May 31 Melmerby NY615374 10 Liz 01434 694855
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Hexham www.ramblers.org.uk/hexham continued Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone June 7 Acomb NY933665 5 Julia 0191 4131724 June 7 High Cup Nick NY68249 10 Sally 01434 344778 June 14 Salter’s gate NZ077426 7 Alison 01434 606535 June 21 Alwinton NT920063 10 Ruth 01434 600574 June 28 Thropton NU026023 11 Nick 01434 682358 June 28 Stocksfield NZ054614 7 Julia 0191 4131724 July 5 Falstone NY724875 10 Maureen 01434 240372 July 5 Derwent reservoir NZ032512 5 Julia 0191 4131724 July 12 Tarset NY776890 8 Jill 01830 540173 (Joint walk with Ponteland) July 19 Cheviots and Hownam Circular NT778192 10.5 Carol 01434 602431 July 26 Bolam Lake via Middleton and Salters Nick NZ084816 9 Barbara 0191 4139508
This Summer, we are planning to organise walks on the third Wednesday of each month, probably starting in April. Please see website for further details or contact the Walks Co-ordinator.
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Morpeth www.ramblers.org.uk/morpeth
Secretary: Vicky Ludbrook 01670 511570 Walks Secretary: As above Meeting Place: Meet at the car park next to St George’s Church in Morpeth at 0900 unless otherwise indicated on the programme, then, where possible, car share to the start point. All walks are on Sunday unless otherwise stated Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 9 Saltwell Park circular. Start at the NZ248648 7 Vicky Ludbrook 01670 511570 Haymarket Metro Station at 10.15 Feb 23 Heritage Way Section 2. Linear walk. Park NZ332770 9 Jacqueline Contact at Fountainheads car park at Seaton Sluice Armstrong Secretary catch the X7 bus to Burradon at 09.46. 01670 511570 Mar 8 Blackhall Mill to Whittonstall circular. On - NZ118568 8.5 Liz and Dave 01670 220365 street parking at the western end of River (Just after Hazlehurst View, Blackhall Mill NE17 7TQ. footbridge) Mar 22 Wansbeck circular. Start at car park (yellow NZ273860 10 Alison Waters 07740 175094 barrier) at the Ashington side of Stakeford Bridge opposite rowing club. Apr 12 Slaley circular. Park on road by the church NY973577 7.5 Jenny Ellis 01670 512322 at Slaley. Apr 26 Thrunton Woods circular. Park in car park NU085097 8.25 Pat Rathbone 01670 519977 on left hand side of the road. May 10 Shincliffe circular. Travel south on A1 to NZ294401 7 Dorothy Watson 01670 514429 Junct 61. Take 4 th exit on to A177. Continue Fenwick on A177, turn right at 2 nd sign for High Shincliffe then immediately left into the layby. May 24 Ilderton circular. Park in the village. NU016219 10 Neil Allender 0191 2743930 June 14 The Sill/Vindolanda circular. Park at The NY752668 7.5 Jacqueline Contact Sill. Parking charges apply. Armstrong Secretary 01670 511570 June 28 Kirkharle circular. Start at Kirkharle Centre NZ013825 9 Vicky Ludbrook 01670 511570 (rear car park). July 12 Rothbury circular. Start at car park by the NU057015 8 Diana Aynsley 0191 2376079 River. July 26 Hepburn Moor to Blaewearie and Old NU072248 8 Barbara Low 01670 517011 Bewick Church circular. Park at Hepburn Woods car park.
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http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go -walking/group - Northumbria Longer Walks finder/areas/northumbria/longer -walks.aspx
Walks Coordinator: Neil Allender [email protected] Meeting Place: Please make your own way to the start of the walk; car sharing is encouraged. Additional information and any changes to the walks programme will be advertised on the website. All walks are circular unless otherwise stated.
Date ‘20 Venue OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 29 A Leap under the Tyne NZ 372615 13.5 John Emslie 07989 765351 East Boldon to Newcastle (N.B. Linear OL316 [email protected] Walk) Via Jarrow-Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel- Segedunum-Hadrian’s Way-St. Anthony’s- St.Peter’s-Ouseburn-Newcastle Castle- Newcastle Central Station. Meet at East Boldon Metro Station Mar 28 Waldridge Fell NZ 250500 15 Joanne Hall 07833 590060 DH2 3RY 308 Apr 25 The Cheviots NT 977162 14 Heather Corby 01665 604012 Hartside-Alnmoor-Little Dod-High OL16 07885 93445 Bleakhope-Bloodybush Edge-Cushat Law- Little Dod-Alnmoor-Hartside Meet at Hartside May 30 A Visit to Broadway NY 852465 14 Jo Davies 07970 057912 Meet at Smelt Bridge Allenheads NE47 9HF OL31, OL43 June 27 Swaledale SD 989998 13 Roderick 07807 069038 Surrender Bridge-Gunnerside Gill-Crackpot OL30 MacDonald Hall-Muker-Gunnerside Meet at Surrender Bridge July 25 Windy Gyle NT 866104 14 Heather Dickinson 0191 2810495 Meet at Wedder Leap Car Park OL16 and 07974 911706 Nuala Wright 0191 2813578 07770 376732
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Northumbria Short Circuits www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria-short-circuits
Chairman: Derek Coleman 0191 2670890 [email protected] Group Secretary: Julie Brown 07941 332553 [email protected] Walks Secretary Bill Wright 07947 043610 [email protected]
Walks start at 10.30 a.m. and are circular unless state otherwise. Registered Assistance Dogs only are allowed on our walks, but we recommend that owners check in advance with the leader about the suitability of the walk,e.g. stiles. livestock, etc.. Please remember to check our website, nearer the time, for more detailed information about the walk and any amendments. http://www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria-short-circuits
Date ‘20 Description OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 8 Durham / Frankland NZ288453 5.5 Stan Smith 07591 824746 Meet/Park south of prison. DH1 5SF Mod stan22smith@ Moderate Walk. narrating aol.co.uk .tapers .carbonate Feb 22 Bolam Lake NZ083817 6.5 Ruth Clough 07969 969531 Meet/Park at Low House Wood CP (SE). NE20 0HE Moderate Walk. connector .regress .cost Mar 7 Ponteland NZ164727 5.0 David Moore 0191 2852925 Meet/Park at Ponteland Memorial Hall. NE20 9NX Easy Walk. prevented .helper .year Mar 21 Great Lumley NZ294492 5.0 Shirley Comer 0191 3889658 Meet/Park at the Community Centre, DH3 4JG Front St. sailor Moderate Walk .human .rivers Apr 4 Morpeth/Mitford NZ191863 5.5 Charlie+Julie Brown 07941 332553 Meet/Park Morpeth Rugby Club NE61 1RJ Easy Walk. mealtime .recover .bloomers Apr 18 Souter Lighthouse and Cleadon Hills NZ408635 5.0 Linda Snowdon 07790 428322 Meet/Park at Souter Lighthouse lower CP. SR6 7SF Moderate walk. proof .exchanges .makes
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Northumbria Short Circuits www.ramblers.org.uk/northumbria-short-circuits continued
Date ‘20 Description OS Ref Miles Leader Phone May 2 Felton NU185003 5.0 Owen+Pat 07932 671311 Meet at Felton Old Bridge NE65 9EE Oliver Park at Northumberland Arms CP reclining Easy walk. .mentions .public May 16 Hardwick Park Sedgefield NZ343288 5.0 Peter Stableford 07711 363355 Meet/Park at Hardwick Park Visitors TS21 2DN Centre. Easy Walk. lunges .debate .waged May 30 Holystone /Dove Crag/ LadyWell NT951025 5.5 John+Sheila Finn 07584 639414 Meet/Park Forestry CP NE65 7AJ Moderate Walk unfair .interests .holdings June 13 East Rainton NZ335477 5.0 Bill Wright 07947 043610 Meet/Park near St.Cuthbert’Church, DH5 9SB East Rainton. scripted Easy Walk. .cover .scooped June 27 Bellingham Hareshaw Linn NZ840833 6.0. Neville Dickinson 01670 517303 Meet at Rose and Crown pub Bellingham. NE48 2AH Park in Village. wisdom Moderate Walk. .depend .forgiving July 11 Seaton Delaval/Seghill NZ292766 5.5 David Armstrong 0191 4604994 Meet / Park at rear of “Keel Row” pub on NE25 0QG A192. Easy walk. maple .play .curvy July 25 Barnard Castle/Egglestone NZ055163 5.5 Philip Moores 07429 639041 Meet/Park at Bowes Museum, Barnard DL12 8NP Castle. regime Easy walk. .gathering .nutrients
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Ponteland www.ramblers.org.uk/ponteland
Group Secretary: Stephen Edwards 01661 886310 Footpaths Secretary: Colin Braithwaite Sunday Walks : Meet at Merton Way South Car Park at 10:00 am unless otherwise indicated on the programme . Anyone not on our email circulation is advised to check the walk details with the leader or Group Secretary.
Date ‘20 Description OS Ref Miles Leader Phone Feb 9 Corbridge NY986640 7 Paul Wharrier 01434 600837 Feb 23 Shincliffe Bridge NZ286411 7 David Evans 0191 2577950 Mar 8 Ryal NZ017749 8 Steve Edwards 01661 886310 Mar 22 Burnopfield NZ167567 8 Don Marshall Apr 5 Haydon Bridge. Joint walk with Hexham. NY843644 8 Jill Bungay 01830 540173 Note 10.15 at the start point. Apr 19 Lake District Weekend May 3 Allendale NY836558 7 Bob and Anne 01661 872581 May 17 Greenhaugh 7 Bob and Anne 01661 872581 May 31 Wanney Crag NY935845 7.5 Graham Snowdon 01661 820737 June 14 Rothbury NU058015 8 Alan Mitcham 01661 823960 June 28 Holy Island NU125424 6 Julia and Kate July 12 Tarset. Joint walk with Hexham. NY776890 8 Jill Bungay 01830 540173 Note 10.15 at the start point. July 26 Carey Burn Bridge NT 976250 6.5 Graham Snowdon 01661 820737
Wednesday Walks: The second and fourth Wednesday in every month. Usually half day local walks followed by an optional pub lunch. Occasionally half or full day walks travelling further afield. For further information contact John le Rolland. Tel 01661 825408.
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Sunderland www.ramblers.org.uk/sunderland
Group Secretary: Gillian Darbyshire 0191 4172797 Walk s Secretary: John Routledge 0191 5286966 [email protected] 14 Fairlawn Gardens High Barnes Sunderland, SR4 8QT Footpaths Secretary: Mr. Gordon Lindsley 0191 520152 All walks start at 10:30am, unless otherwise stated. In case of bad weather or more information for the walks, please contact the walk leader. All walks start at 10.30a.m., unless otherwise stated. In cases of bad weather, CONTACT LEADER. For up-to- date Information or corrections, refer to Ramblers Walksfinder on the Website, Leaders or Walks Coordinator. While information is given in good faith, it may become necessary to update the programme. Sunday Walks
Date ‘20 Walk Title O.S. Ref Miles Leader Contact Feb 9 T.B.A. Feb 23 T.B.A. Mar 8 Brandon. NZ232388 8 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029 Meet near the Public House off the A690 Mar 22 T.B.A Apr 5 Page Bank. NZ233355 8~ John Routledge 07548 310682 Meet North of River Wear in car park Apr 19 Barnard Castle. NZ049160 8 Barry Smith 01207 654914 Meet Thorngate next to Blue Bell Inn DL12 8PL May 3 Doctors Gate via Hoppyland Farm. NZ072336 7 Gordon Lindsley 0191 5202152 South of Wolsingham, along Wear Bank May 17 Crook. NZ165355 8 Dennis Borley 0191 4920029 Park in main car park in centre of Crook May 31 Witton le Wear via Low Barnes. NZ147313 9 Dorothy McClelland 07956 639138 Meet High St. Witton le Wear Jun e 14 Allensford NZ082504 8~ Barry Smith 01207 654914 Meet Allensford Picnic Area Jun e 2 T.B.A Jul y 12 Blanchland. NY954505 8 John Routledge 07548 310682 Meet in Car Park, alongside Shildon Burn Jul y 26 T.B.A Wednesday Walks Date ‘20 Walk Title O.S. Ref Miles Leader Contact Feb 5 Nose's Point. NZ437479 8~ John Routledge 07548 310682 Meet in Car park Feb 12 Houghton via Low Haining. NZ340494 7.5 Gordon Lindsley 0191 5202152 Meet Silksworth Ski Slope carpark. Feb 19 Easington – Seaham. NZ439441 9 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Meet Easington Colliery car park. Feb 26 T.B.A
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Sunderland www.ramblers.org.uk/sunderland Wednesday continued Date ‘20 Walk Title O.S. Ref Miles Leader Contact Mar 4 Middridge Circular. NZ251263 8 David Strong 01325 314586 Meet Village Green. Car parking-behind Village Hall or side streets. Mar 11 Sedgefield Circular via Bishop Middleham NZ357289 8.5 John Routledge 07548 310682 Meet Sedgefield, opposite St. Edmund's TS21 3BN Church. Free car park. Mar 18 Wolsingham Station via Black Bank NZ077369 9 Gordon Lindsley 0191 5202152 Plantation. Meet in station car park Mar 25 Bowlees and the three waterfalls Circular. NY908283 9~ Jim Birkett 07474 666119 Meet Bowlees Visitor Centre car park DL12 0XE Apr 1 Banks of the Tyne Circular. NZ215536 7.5 Rob Pike 07505 517208 Meet Newburn Riverside Park at the Battle Plaqua. Apr 8 Cockfield. NZ114242 8 Dorothy McClelland 07956 639138 Meet car park. Turn South at T-junction, West of Cockfield. Car park on the right Apr 15 Watergate Forest Circular. NZ230606 8 Penny Best 07910 044899 Meet Watergate Park car park Apr 22 Bollihope Circular. NZ063499 9 Janice Beard 0191 4167708 Meet Bridge over Bollihope Burn car park DL13 2SZ Apr 29 Celebration/Harry's Gate. NZ334538 8~ Gillian Darbyshire 0191 4172797 Meet Herrington Country Park. Top CP May 6 Chopwell Woods. NZ137584 8 Barry Smith 01207 654914 Meet main car park NE39 2AG May 13 Beamish Circular. NZ219536 8 Rob Pike 07505 517208 Meet Eden Vale Picnic Area. May 20 Littletown - Hetton -le -Hole. NZ340434 8 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Meet car park, Littletown May 27 Northern Spire Circular. NZ325552 9.5 Penny Best 07910 044899 Meet Cox Green. or Parking either side of bridge NZ327552 Jun e 3 Appleton Wiske NZ391048 9 Janice Beard 0191 4167708 Leave A19 to A67. Go via Picton to meet in DL6 2AD Appleton Wiske June 10 Eggleston Circular. NY999238 8~ Roger Pounder C/o Meet in Village 07548 310682 June 17 T.B.A June 24 Saltburn Circular NZ666213 8.5 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Meet Bandstand, Glenside, Saltburn. July 1 St. John's Chapel. NY886379 9 Barry Smith 01207 654914 Meet lay-by next to Golden Lion Pub and DL13 10F Auction mart. July 8 Section 1 Heritage Way Linear walk. NZ35 671 9~ Gillian Darbyshire 0191 4172797 Meeting at South Shields Ferry Terminal at 10A.M. with bus pass July 15 Guisborough Circular. NZ615158 9 Brian Myers 01642 313446 Meet Coach Park, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough. July 22 Barnard Castle via Cotherstone. NZ049160 8.5 Dorothy McClelland 07956 639138 Meet Barnard Castle in Thorngate off A67 July 29 Colwell Circular via Throckington and NY952755 9 Alan Carlin 07711 490973 Hallington Reservoir
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Tyneside www.ramblers.org.uk/tyneside
Chairman: Barrie Russell, 10 Swarland Avenue, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE7 7TD 0191 266 2940 [email protected] Secretary: Gill Dallow, 8 Treherne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE2 3NP 0191 285 6740 [email protected] Footpaths and Incidents: Stephen Germain, 65 Swaledale Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE7 7TB 0191 266 5144 [email protected] Treasurer: Nick Lambert, 42 Towers Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE2 3QE 0191 281 0066 [email protected] Committee: Stuart Cameron, Bob Copeland, Bob Dixon, Barbara Harrington, Angela Joyce, Gordon Lumsden, Michael Manwell, Malcolm McVey, David Morley, Mark Nugent Don Scarratt, Ruth Sides, Andrew White, Myra Wiseman
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 should contact the relevant Coach Organiser by telephone in the first instance; details are shown on 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. Guidance Notes about walking with Tyneside Group can be found on our web pages.
Check the Tyneside Group website for more information and details of the walks each week. Each coach has its own page.
There is a variety of Social Activities and non-members are welcome.
Tyneside Group AGM Thursday, 23rd January 2020 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 beginning of December 2019
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Tyneside www.ramblers.org.uk/tyneside
Sunday Walks – Hancock coach, 9.30 am start Coach Organiser : Myra Wiseman 01661 852732 [email protected] Walks Coordinator: Ron Robinson 01661 825726 Fares: Approximately £10.00 Children (Under 18) £5.00 and they must be accompanied by an adult. Pick-up point: The lay-by adjacent to the Hancock Museum on Claremont Road, Newcastle, NZ248650. Walks: A choice of walks of different lengths and grades (6-14mls) each week. Details of the walks on the coach webpage from Friday pm. New walkers always welcome but please contact the Coach Organiser beforehand.
Date ‘20 Venue OL/Exp Return Feb 2 Great Ayton via Clay Bank OL26 17:30 Feb 9 Warkworth via Druridge Bay (Annual Meal) Ex332 19:30 Feb 16 Stanhope via Castleside OL31Ex307 17:30 Feb 23 Richmond via Greta Bridge OL30Ex302 17:30 Mar 1 Wooler via West Newton OL16 18:00 Mar 8 Melmerby via Alston OL31 18:00 Mar 15 Helmsley via Sutton Bank OL26 18:00 Mar 22 Berwick via Eyemouth Ex340/346 18:00 Mar 29 Keswick via Bassenthwaite and Whinlatter Visitor Centre OL4/5 18:00 Apr 5 Reeth via Richmond OL30Ex304 18:00 Apr 12 Melrose via Lauder Ex338 18.00 Apr 19 Hutton le Hole via Farndale OL26/27 18:00 Apr 26 Castle Carrock via Rowfoot and Brampton OL43Ex315 18:00 May 3 Coldingham via Cockburnspath Ex346 18:00 May 10 Glenridding via Dockray and Brothers Water OL5 18:30 May 17 Clennell Hall via Barrowburn OL16 18:00 May 24 Grassington via Pateley Bridge OL2 18:30 May 31 Selkirk via Galashiels and Innerleithen Ex337/338 18:00 June 7 Rosedale Abbey via Castleton OL26 18:00 June 14 Bamburgh via Castleton Ex332/340 18:00 June 21 Staveley via Kendal OL7 18:30 June 28 Middleton in Teesdale via Langdon Beck OL31 18:00 July 5 Kirk Yetholm via Wooler OL16 18:00 July 12 Crosby Ravensworth via Kirkby Stephen and Orton OL19 18:00 July 19 Bainbridge via Aysgarth OL30 18:00 July 26 Twice Brewed via Roman Wall OL43 18:00 Aug 2 Grasmere via Vale of St. John OL4/5/6/7 18:30
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Tyneside www.ramblers.org.uk/tyneside
Sunday Walks - St James coach, 9.30 am start Coach Organiser : Andrew White 0191 2301247 [email protected] Walks Coordinator: David Morley 0191 2849196 [email protected] Fares: Approximately £10, (subject to change at the Coach Organiser’s discretion). Children under 18, £5, are welcome but they must be accompanied by an adult. Pick up point: St James Street off Strawberry Place (next to St. James Park), Newcastle, NZ245646. Walks : A choice of walks of different lengths and grades: 5 – 20mls, each week. Details of walks on the coach webpage each week from Friday pm. New Walkers always welcome but they should contact the Coach Secretary beforehand, as the coach can be fully booked.
Date ‘20 Going to Map Return Feb 2 Stanhope via Wolsingham OL31 Ex307 17:00 Feb 9 Hexham via Blanchland OL43 Ex316 17:00 Feb 16 Amble via Alnwick Ex325/332 17:00 Feb 23 Richmond via Greta Bridge OL30 Ex304 17:00 Mar 1 Etal via Millfield OL16 Ex339/340 18:00 Mar 8 Haltwhistle via A69 OL43 18:00 Mar 15 Bellingham via Wark OL42/43 18:00 Mar 22 Askrigg via Hawes OL30 18:00 Mar 29 Keswick via Borrowdale OL4/5 18:00 Apr 5 Jedburgh via Bonchester Bridge OL16 18:00 Apr 12 Ripon via Masham EX298/299 18:00 Apr 19 Rothbury via Scots Gap (Joe Rosenberg Memorial Walk) OL16/42 Ex325 18:00 Apr 26 Grasmere via St Johns in the Vale OL4/5/6/7 18:00 May 3 Dunbar via Cockburnspath Ex346/351 18:00 May 10 Hawes via Mallerstang OL19/30 18:00 May 17 Seahouses via Belford Ex340 18:00 May 24 Guisborough via Great Ayton OL26/27 18:00 May 31 Braithwaite via Whinlatter OL4/5 18:00 June 7 Berwick via A1 Ex339/340/346 18:00 June 14 Whitby via Eskdale OL26/27 18:00 June 21 Kirk Yetholm via Akeld OL16 Ex339 18:00 June 28 Ambleside via Patterdale OL4/5/6/7 18:00 July 5 Helmsley via Bilsdale OL26/27 18:00 July 12 Holy Island via Belford Ex332/340 18:00 July 19 Barnard Castle via Stanhope OL31 Ex304 18:00 July 26 Askham via Pooley Bridge OL5 18:00 Aug 2 Sedburgh via Kirkby Stephen OL2/7/19 18:00
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Tyneside www.ramblers.org.uk/tyneside
Wednesday Walks - 9.30 am start, ‘Coach Station’ Coach Organiser : Gordon Lumsden 0191 4882251 Walks Coordinator: Bob Copeland 0191 2668380 Fares: Approximately £10. Children under 18 are welcome but they must be accompanied by an adult. Pick up point : The Coach Station, St. James Boulevard, Newcastle. NZ245646. Walks: A choice of walks of different lengths and grades (7-18mls). Details of walks on the coach webpage each week from Monday pm. New members always welcome but they should contact the Coach Organiser beforehand. Date ‘20 Venue Map Return Feb 5 Alnwick via A1 EX332 LR81 17:00 Feb 12 Twice Brewed via Military Road OL43 LR87 17:00 Feb 19 Guisborough via Scaling Dam OL26 LR93/94 17:00 Feb 26 Elsdon via Kirkwhelpington OL42 LR80/81 17:00 Mar 4 Braithwaithe via Keswick 9.00am start OL4 LR90 18:00 Mar 11 Arkengarthdale (CB Inn) via Stang Top OL30 LR92 18:00 Mar 18 Wooler via Ingram OL16Ex332LR75/81 18:00 Mar 25 Nenthead via Alston OL31 LR86 18:00 Apr 1 Helmsley via Bilsdale OL26 LR94/100 18:00 Apr 8 Alwinton via Rothbury OL16Ex332LR80/81 18:00 Apr 15 Sedbergh via Kirkby Stephen OL19 LR91/97/98 18:00 Apr 22 Kettlewell via Bishopdale OL30 LR98 18:00 Apr 29 Melrose via Galashiels Ex338 LR73/74 18:00 May 6 Mungrisdale via Caldbeck 9.00am start OL4/5 LR90 18:00 May 13 Whitby via Loftus OL27 LR94 18:00 May 20 Kirk Yetholm via Cocklawfoot OL16 Ex339 LR74 18:00 May 27 Kirkby Stephen via Garsdale Head OL19 LR91/98 18:00 June 3 Pateley Bridge via Ripley Ex298 LR99 18:00 June 10 Dunstan (Craster) via Warkworth and Beadnell Ex332/340 LR81 18:00 June 17 St Johns Chapel via Allenheads OL31 LR87/92 18:00 June 24 Hutton le Hole via Castleton OL26 LR94 18:00 July 1 Falstone via Kielder OL42 LR80 18:00 July 8 Ambleside via Grasmere 9.00am start OL5/7 LR90 18:00 July 15 Newbiggin in Bishopdale via Bainbridge OL30 LR98/99 18:00 July 22 Selkirk via Traquair 9.00am start Ex337/338 LR73 18:00 July 29 Kirkoswald via Hartside OL43 Ex315 LR86 18:00 Aug 5 Goathland via Sleights OL27 LR94 18:00
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Wednesday Walks - Hancock coach, 10.00 am start Coach Organiser : Ruth Sides 0191 2840357 Walks Coordinator: Stuart Cameron 0191 2131596 [email protected] Fares : Approximately £9.00/£10.00. Children under 18 £5.00 and must be accompanied by an adult. Pick-up point: Lay-by adjacent to the Hancock Museum on Claremont Road, Newcastle NZ248651. Walks: A choice of walks of different lengths and grades (6-14mls). Details on the coach webpage each week from Monday pm. New walkers always welcome but they should contact the Coach Organiser beforehand. Date ‘20 Venue Map Return Feb 5 Edmundbyers via A68, B6278 Ex307 17:00 Feb 12 Warkworth via A1068 Ex332/325 17:00 Feb 19 Barnard Castle via A67 OL31 17:00 Feb 26 Catton via B6305, B6295 OL43 17:00 Mar 4 Chatton via A1, B6348 Ex340 17:30 Mar 11 Castle Carrock via A69, B6413 Ex315 17:30 Mar 18 Kirkby via A172, B1257 OL26 17:30 Mar 25 Bamburgh via A1, B6347, B1340 Ex340 18:00 Apr 1 Greenhead via Lanercost OL43 18:00 Apr 8 Reeth via A6108, B6270 OL30 18:00 Apr 15 Norham via A697, B6470 Ex339/346 18:00 Apr 22 Langwathby via A69, B6413, B6412 OL5/31 18:00 Apr 29 Staithes via A171 OL27 18:00 May 6 Mungrisdale via A66 9:30 start OL5 18:00 May 13 Holy Island via A1 Ex332 18:00 May 20 Masham via A684, A6108 Ex298/302 18:00 May 27 Earlston via A68 9:30 start Ex338 18:00 June 3 Bainbridge via A6108, A684 OL30 18:00 June 10 Blakey Ridge via Castleton OL26 18:00 June 17 Bellingham via A696, A68, B6320 OL42/43 18:00 June 24 Braithwaite via A66 9:30 start OL4 18:00 July 1 Goathland via A171, A169 OL27 18:00 July 8 Town Yetholm via A697, B6351 OL15 18:00 July 15 Tan Hill via A66 OL19/30 18:00 July 22 Ravenstonedale via A66, A685 9:30 start OL19 18:00 July 29 Coldingham via A1, A1107 Ex346 18:00 Aug 5 Ousby via A69, A686 OL31 18:00
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