Chair: Penny Ford Treasurer: Steve Edwards

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1 Information Chair: Penny Ford Treasurer: Steve Edwards See for any changes and additional information. This complete book and the walks programs of individual groups can be printed from the website together with more information. Chair s Welcome A very warm welcome to our beautiful and varied Northumbria countryside. Our Area stretches from north Co 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 4 th February at 2pm At Croxdale Village Hall (NZ267371, DH6 5HJ, 13 Rogerson Terrace), preceded by a short walk at 10.30am 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 , or tony.royston@talktalk.net Under 40? Try Northumbria Walking Group northwalk.org.uk or on national site. This is a group for people in their 20 s and 30 s. For information walks@northwalk.org.uk Northumbria Family Walking Group This group has been set up to offer families a range of appropriate walks. For more information Robert Cooper at familywalking@googl .com or see 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 February to July 1

2 Alnwick Walks Secretary:H Corby Footpaths Officer:Derek Gander Meeting place:start of walk. All walks start at unless otherwise stated. If weather is inclement, check with leader. All walks are on day Feb 5 Felton Circular. Meet North end of the village Feb 19 Rothbury to Garleigh Moor. Meet at Beggars Rigg carpark Mar 5 Beadnell, Low Newton, Newton Bars, Tughall, Swinhoe circular Meet at main carpark, Beadnell Mar 19 A wander around Hauxley Meet at country park car park Apr 2 Doddington, Shepherds House, St Cuthbert s Way to West Horton Meet in Doddington Village Apr 16 Shilmoor, Fairhaugh and beyond, Copper Snout. Meet in verge before bridge. May 7 Elsdon circular Meet at Elsdon carpark by bridge May 21 Langlee to Threestoneburn circular. Meet at grassy carkpark, ½ mile before Langlee Farm June 4 Hartside, Salters Road, High Cantle circular. Meet by roadside, Hartside June 18 Hartside, Linhope, Hedgehope, Coldlaw, High Cantle circular. Meet by roadside, Hartside. July 2 Ingram, Chesters, Prendrick circular Meet at Ingram Carpark July16 Ingram to Linhope Spout via Reaveley Hill and Cunyan Crags. Meet at Ingram carpark NU L NU L NU M+ NZ L NT M NT M NZ M NT M NT M NT S NU M NU M Derek Gander Elidh and Derek Gardiner Paul Stenhouse Colin and Larraine Duquemin Heather Corby Margaret Wallhead Janice Clarke Nigel and Janet Towers Penny Ford Paul Stenhouse Paul Wright Daphne Kelly Grading guide: S: Strenuous walk, typically more than 10 miles over rough terrain with steep gradients M+: erate plus walk, typically between 8-10 miles, over rough terrain with steep gradients M: erate walk typically between 7-10 miles, may involve some climbing of some gradients L: Leisurely walk, generally flat February to July 2

3 Berwick Walks Secretary:Derrick Joanes Footpaths Officer:Margaret Anderson Special Events:The Berwick Bounds: 29 Apr (entrance fee payable, includes refreshments Meeting place:wallace Green car park, Berwick (see time at WG) to arrange car sharing, except for walks using public transport as indicated Feb 5 River Tweed Circular WG 09:30. Start 10:15 Feb 12 Norham Circular WG 09:30. Start 09:50 Feb 19 Eyemouth to Berwick (linear) Bus 10:15 Berwick Chapel St. Start 10:35 Feb 26 Eyemouth and St. Abb s Head (linear) Bus 10:15 Berwick Chapel St. Start 10:35 Mar 5 Smailholm and The Borders Abbeys Way WG 09:30. Start 10:25 Mar 12 Pease and Penmanshiel Woods WG 09:45. Start 10:20 Mar 19 Flodden Field and Pallinsburn WG 09:30. Start 10:00 Mar 26 Ellemford Bridge and Abbey St. Bathans WG 10:00. Start 10:40 Apr 2 Apr 9 Ingram Circular WG 09:00. Start 09:45 Wooler Circular via Doddington WG 09:45. Start 10:15 Apr 16 Chillingham Estate WG 09:30. Start 10:05 Apr 23 Salter s Road from Hartside WG 09:30. Start 10:20 Apr 29 Berwick Bounds Start WG 09:00 NT Barry Tymon NT Keith Johnson NT Lesley Angell NT Sue Richardson NT Barry Tymon NT Phil Thompson NT Erica Bamford NT Sue Richardson NU Annie Watt NT Helen Rabour NU Bruce Anderson NT Heather Corby NT Elliott Ray February to July 3

4 Berwick continued May 7 Belford Mains Circular WG 09:30. Start 10:00 May 14 Ancient and ern (Heatherslaw) WG 09:30. Start 10:00 May 21 Clennel Street from Alwinton WG 09:15. Start 10:15 May 28 Middleton Crags and Happy Valley WG 09:30. Start 10:10 June 4 Grantshouse to St. Abbs (linear) Bus 10:15 Berwick Chapel St. Start 10:56. June 11 Middleton and Threestoneburn Circular WG 09:30. Start 10:15 June 18 The Great Breamish Round WG 09:00. Start 09:45 June 25 Wester Dod Hill Walk WG 09:30. Start 10:15 July 2 July 9 The Street (Northern section) WG 09:30. Start 10:20 Kilham Circular WG 09:30. Start 10:10 July 16 In the Steps of the Romans WG 09:30. Start 10:45 July 23 The Street (Southern section) WG 09:00. Start 10:15 July 30 Beal to Berwick (linear) Bus 10:12 Berwick Rail Stn. Start 10:33 NU Margaret Anderson NT Gemma Banks NT David Cant NT Elliott Ray NT Derrick Joanes NT Janet/Nigel Towers NU Annie Watt NT Phil Thompson NT Elliott Ray NT Derrick Joanes NT Erica Bamford NT Annie Watt NU Margaret Anderson February to July 4

5 Chester-le-Street Group Secretary:Jon Davison Walks and coach tripjoanne Hall organiser: Mid-week walksmu Goode organiser: Footpaths Officer:Steve Dixon Meeting place:chester-le-street Civic Centre Car Park. DH3 3TE. We leave promptly at 9.30am and encourage car sharing There are alternative day walks which leave the Civic Centre at 10.30am, please contact Muriel Goode or our website for more details - We meet at the Civic Centre on the first Thursday of each month at 10am for a short local walk. We also meet at 6.30pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for a short local evening walk. All walks are graded as moderate unless stated otherwise Feb 12 Brancepeth 8 Jim Birkett Feb 26 Waldridge Fells Circular 9.5 Jo Hall Mar 12 Bolliehope and the Elephant Trees 9 Jim Birkett Mar 26 Barnard Castle 8.5 Kath Nixon Apr 9 Leyburn 8 John Davison Apr 23 Coach Trip to Windermere 9.5 Jo Hall May 7 Rothbury 10 Bernard Pereira May 21 Reeth 10 Steve Dixon June 4 Edmundbyers 9 Maggie Brown June 18 Middleton Tyas 8 Dave Marshall July 2 Baybridge and Devils Water 9.5 Jim Birkett July 16 Dunstanburgh Castle/Craster (Afternoon Tea at John Shaws) 9 Easy Brian Farrell July 30 Romalkirk/Teesdale 9 Kath Nixon NOTE 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. All walks are subject to change and for more information about the walk you are interested in please check out our website February to July 5

6 Derwentside Group Secretary:Vaughan Davidson Footpaths Officer:Tony Royston 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. All walks are on a day at 10:30 am and are classed as moderate unless otherwise stated. Feb 12 Causey to niside. Meet at Causey Arch Picnic Area car park (NE16 5EJ) Feb 26 Cherryburn. Meet at Tyne Riverside Country Park, Low Prudhoe (NE42 6AE) Mar 12 Waskerley Reservoir and Collier Law. Meet at Waskerley station car park (DH8 9DZ) Mar 26 Swainby, Potto, Hutton Rudby and Faceby. Meet outside Swainby Church of the Holy Cross (DL6 3EL) Apr 9 niside Saunter. Meet at niside Park Car Park off Burnthouse Lane niside (Signed as niside Park) Apr 23 Ingleby Greenhow Circular. Meet opposite St Andrew's church (TS9 6RA) Apr 24 19:00 Annual Dinner - The Derwent Walk, Ebchester (DH8 0SX) May 7 Barningham and Badger Stoop. Meet outside Barningham Church (DL11 7DP) May 21 Daddry Shield/Wearhead circular. Meet at Daddry Shield (DL131NE) June 4 Craster. Meet at car park entrance just outside village (NE66 3TW). 2 parking charge. June 18 Cow Green and Herdship Fell. Meet at Cow Green (DL12 0HF) July 2 Edmondbyers, Smiddy Shaw and Waskerley. Meet at village centre (NZ018500) July 16 Coxhoe and Quarrington Hill. Meet outside St Mary's Church (DH6 4DA) July 30 Slaley. Meet opposite the Rose and Crown pub (NE47 0AA) NZ Eric Patterson NZ Rob Green NZ Tony Royston NZ Kath Mair NZ Dave Mitchell NZ Vaughan Davidson NZ Jim Birkett NY John Armstrong NU Marie Elliot NY Ian Turnbull NZ NZ Paul Stenhouse NZ Sue Patterson NY Vaughan Davidson February to July 6

7 Durham Group Secretary:Cliff Ludman Walks Secretary:Roger Carpenter Footpaths Officer:Richard Fletcher Group Website:durhamcityramblers.org.uk Unless otherwise stated all day 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. N.B Post codes of rural start points may not give a precise location. day and Monday walks Sat Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 19 Mar 5 Mar 19 Apr 2 Apr 16 Mon Apr 24 Apr 30 Mon May 8 May 14 Mon May 22 May 28 Northumbria AGM at Croxdale Comm. Centre. Walk through Croxdale Estate at (DH6 5HL) Cockfield Fell and Butterknowle Meet The Slack, Butterknowle (DL13 5HU) Cotherstone and Lartington Meet Fox and Hounds Cotherstone Houghall, Burn Hall WT, Croxdale Est. Meet end of Houghall Lane (DH1 3PJ) Pennypie and the Carriers' Way Meet Blanchland cp (DH8 9TA) Along the banks of the Wear, Wolsingham to Low Harperley Meet Wols., Demesne Mill cp (DL13 3DG) Deepdale and Lartington Hall Meet Barnard Castle PO (DL12 8BE) Shincliffe Woods Meet layby N. end High Shincliffe (DH1 2PF) Brignall Banks Meet Morrit Arms, Greta Bridge (DL12 9SE) Bluebell Walk Meet Burnhall Wood. Trust cp (DH1 3TX) Low Force to Cow Green (linear walk) Meet Bowlees cp (DL12 0XE) Under and over the lines Meet St Bede's cp, off Bek Rd, Newton Hall (DH1 5LB) Anne's bench and Joe's Wood, Simonside Meet car park on Great Tosson Rd off B6342 NZ NZ Exp 305 NZ OL 31 NZ NY Exp 307 NZ OL 31 NZ OL 31 NZ NZ OL 31 NZ NY OL 31 NZ NZ OL 42 4 Leis 4 or Stren 4 Leis 7.5 Rachel Orange Roger Carpenter Richard Fletcher Pat Conway Sue Goddard Roger Carpenter Sue Goddard Roger Carpenter Roger Carpenter Richard Fletcher Roger Thomas Richard Dennis Richard Fletcher February to July 7

8 Durham continued Mon June 5 June 11 Mon June 19 June 25 July 2 Mon July 3 July 9 Mon July 17 July 23 Hurworth Burn Meet Hurworth Burn res. cp (TS 28 5NS) Cream tea walk, Snod's Edge Meet Snod's Edge (DH8 9TJ Hunwick to Bishop Auckland on Weardale Way. Meet Hunwick car park end of St. Rd. (DL15 0RA) Wolsingham to Stanhope. Return by train Meet W. Rly St. (DL13 3BL) Summer Picnic preceded by walk Meet Bollihope (DL13 2SZ) Brandon old village Meet Brandon Village (DH7 8ST). Car parking limited, please car share Dufton and High Cup Nick Meet Dufton village green (CA16 6DB) Hedleyhope Fell Meet Tow Law IE (DL13 4BB) Reeth and Langthwaite Meet Reeth village green (DL11 6SY) NZ Exp 306 NZ Exp 307 NZ Exp 305 NZ OL 31 NZ OL 31 NZ NY OL 19 NZ Exp 307 SE OL30 5 Leis Tony Royston Tony Royston John Hillier Rachel Orange Roger Carpenter Rachel Orange Tony Royston John Hillier Rachel Orange Wednesday walks Feb 1 Feb 8 New Brancepeth Meet at metal palm tree by New Brancepeth club (DH7 7JN) Beamish Meet at Eden Place (DH9 0RE) Feb 15 Houghall Woods and Sherburn House Meet Houghall Lane end, Shincliffe (DH1 3PJ) Feb 22 Marsden Meet Souter lighthouse (SR6 7NH) Mar 1 Mar 8 Ingleton and Bolam Meet Black Horse, Front St, Ingleton Please park responsibly in village (DL2 3HS) Frosterley and the Bollihope Burn Meet at Frosterley Station, (DL13 2SL) Park at station or village centre Mar 15 derland Bridge and Tudhoe Meet old bridge, derland Br. (DH6 5JL) Optional four mile extension to Burnhall Woodland Trust Mar 22 Newburn Meet country park (NE15 8QA) Mar 29 Williance's Leap and Swaledale Meet Round Howe cp (pandd) on A6108 just west of Richmond (DL10 4HG) NZ NZ NZ NZ NZ Exp 305 NZ OL31 NZ Exp 305 NZ Exp 316 NZ Exp or Leis Alastair and Elaine Simpson Jim Birkett Tony Royston John Armstrong Roger Carpenter Jim Birkett Richard Dennis Jim Birkett Alastair and Elaine Simpson February to July 8

9 Durham continued Apr 12 Witton Castle and Low Barns Meet Witton le Wear vill. green (DL14 0AY) Apr 19 Eston Meet Flatts Lane country park (TS6 0NN) Apr 26 Views worth winning Meet Brandon Rd, Esh Winning (DH7 9PH) May 3 Slaley Meet in village (DL13 4HS) May 10 Stanhope Denes and Crawley Edge Meet Grey Bull, Stanhope (DL13 2PB) May 24 The Wear and Penshaw Meet at line signed Penshaw Monument near SR4 9JX May 31 Craster Meet car park (NE66 3TW) June 7 Causey and Beamish woods Meet Causey Arch cp (NE16 5EJ) June 14 Barningham Meet in village (DL11 7DU) June 21 Tunstall valley Meet Saltersgate (DL13 4JN) June 28 Middleton in Teesdale Meet Bowlees visitor centre cp (DL12 0XE) July 05 Burnhope Seat. Meet Burnhope Reservoir, north end of dam (DL13 1DJ) July 12 Waskerley Meet Waskerley Station (DH8 9DZ) July 19 Chop Hardy and Pedam's Oak Meet pub, Edmundbyers (DH8 9NL) July 26 Staithes Meet car park (TS13 5AD) NZ Exp 305 NZ Exp 306 NZ NZ Exp 307 NY Exp 307 NZ NU Exp 332 NZ NZ OL 31 NZ Exp 307 NY OL31 NY OL 31 NZ Exp 307 NZ Exp 307 NZ OL Hard John Hillier John Armstrong Richard Dennis Jim Birkett Roger Carpenter Richard Dennis John Armstrong Sue Goddard Jim Birkett Tony Royston John Armstrong Roger Carpenter Jim Birkett Sue Goddard John Armstrong February to July 9

10 Gateshead Group Secretary:Peter Blacklock Walks Secretary:Doris McAlister Footpaths Officer:Lea Greenslade Walks start am at OS grid ref. Please make your own way there, car sharing is encouraged. If there is doubt about the weather or starting point please contact the leader. Registered assistance dogs only. Additional information is available on group web page on national ramblers website www. Ramblers.org.uk/Gateshead. Please check website for any programme changes. Feb 4 Newton Park, near Rothbury. NZ Lea Greenslade Feb 11 North Tyneside coast. Linear walk from NZ North Shields to Monkseaton. Meet North Leis. Shields Metro. Feb 18 Newburn Riverside Park. Visiting Walbottle and Throckley Denes. NE15 8ND Feb 25 Bolam Lake circular.country Park main CP(pay and display).ne20 0HE Anne Heffernan NZ Alan Barber NZ Rob Hemsworth Mar 4 Ebchester station. NZ Dave Mottershead Mar 11 Ponteland. Merton Rd CP. NE20 9PX NZ easy Mar 18 Allendale. Park town centre.ne47 9BJ NY OL43 Alan Barber Doug Moffatt Mar 25 Derwent Reservoir,Muggleswick and NZ Keith and Sheila Edmundbyers. Park Pow Hill Country Park. Smith Apr 1 Humbleton Burn picnic area, nr. Wooler NT Gillian Apr 8 Frosterley. Main St. CP Along Weardale Way to Harehope Quarry.DL13 2SL Apr 15 Slaley.Park with care in village nr. PH. NE47 0AA Apr 22 Rothbury, Rarely Rambled. Riverside CP NE65 7QR Apr 29 Allensford. CP nr.a68 NZ OL31 8 Doug Moffatt NY Brenda Wilson NU NZ Exp307 J and A Emslie Peter Blacklock February to July 10

11 Gateshead continued May 6 Hadrians Wall circular. Park Steel Rigg National Park CP. (Pay and display) NE47 7AN (optional flatter route on return) May 13 Alnmouth To Embleton via Craster. Beach CP (Alnmouth), return by public transport. NY Rob Hemsworth NU or 8 Beth Smith May 20 Ingram. CP after bridge. NU Ken Murray May 27 Lanchester. CP in wood near Hamlet of Malton. June 3 Hepburn Forts, old and new. Hepburn Woods Forestry Commission CP. NE66 4EG June 10 St.John s Chapel. CP near animal mart. DL13 1QF June 17 Hethpool. via Trowupburn and St. Cuthbert s Way. SUN June 18 High Cup Nick. Park Cow Green reservoir walk to Dufton return by coach cost 5. Must book. June 24 Muker. Park LHS main rd. past PH. Optional overnight stay with a further walk on day.dl11 6DN July 1 July 8 Ingram. Taking in Cushat Law,,Bloodybush Edge and High Cantile.CP after bridge to car share further to start at Hartside. Coquet Valley circular. Park Alwinton National Park CP (Pay&Display) NE65 7BQ NZ Exp307, Peter Blacklock NU J and A Emslie Stren. NY Gillian NT Ken Murray NY Doug Moffatt SD OL30 10 Doug Moffatt or 8.5 NU Gillian Stren. NT Rob Hemsworth July 15 Westgate. Via Cowhill and Weardale Way. NY Ken Murray July 22 Square Corner. Park on Osmotherley to Hawnby Rd. Circular moorland walk. DL6 3QB July 29 Coach trip to Grasmere.(joint with Hexham) Choice of walks. All welcome, phone to book seat. SE J and A Emslie Brenda Wilson February to July 11

12 Hexham Group Secretary:Julia Forster Walks Coordinator:Jill Bungay Footpaths Officer:Margot Branson Assistant Footpaths Mavis Harris Officer: Walks start at at OS ref point unless otherwise indicated. We encourage car-sharing so please contact walk leader for further information. In the event of bad weather, please check website or contact leader. We are leading additional short walks once a month during the current programme for people who are new to walking or prefer an easier pace. Please see website or contact Walks Co-ordinator for more details. Registered assistance dogs only permitted in walks. Feb 5 Wannie Line from Scots Gap NY Jill Bungay Feb 12 Haydon Bridge Riverside NY Brigitte Armstrong Feb 19 Bardon Mill NY Cliff Wood Feb 26 Wylam Country Park CP 5 Mavis Harris Mar 5 Wall NY Jenny Harrington Mar 12 Blanchland Whittle Dean NY NZ Brigitte Armstrong Mavis Harris Mar 19 Newbrough NY Julia Waugh Mar 26 Hexhamshire NY Carol Sanderson Apr 2 Greenhead NY Cliff Wood Apr 9 Slaley (Daffodil walk) Cawfields/Walltown NY NY Carol Sanderson Jenny Harrington Apr 23 Weekend away at HF Coniston Jill Bungay Apr 30 Corbridge NY Brian Paterson May 7 Mitford (Bluebell walk) NY Jill Bungay May 14 Cheviots from Alwinton Chirdon Bridge NT NY Alison Watson Jenny Harrington May 21 Catton NY Carole Byron May 28 Nenthead NY Iain Stedman February to July 12

13 Hexham continued June 4 Rowlands Gill NZ Josie Lowden June 11 St. John s Chapel Simonburn NY NY Carol Sanderson Julia Forster June18 Kirkwhelpington (with Ponteland) NY Jill Bungay June 25 Allendale NY Brian Paterson July 2 Corbridge NY Cath Chaytor July 9 Sewingshields from Housesteads NY Jaqui Kerr July 16 Wolsingham/Tunstall Reservoir NZ Angela McSorley July 23 Scots Gap Blanchland July 29 Coach trip to the Lakes (with Gateshead Group) NZ NY Ruth Robards Julia Forster Jill Bungay Brenda Wilson July 30 Killhope Law NY Cath Chaytor February to July 13

14 Morpeth Secretary and WalksVicky Ludbrook Coordinator: Footpaths Officer:Neil Allender Meeting Place: Car park next to St George s Church at 9.00 am unless otherwise indicated Feb 12 Alnmouth Circular. NU Pat Rathbone Feb 26 Ashington Woods Circular. NZ Julia Birchall Mar 12 Bothal Woods/Longhirst Circular. NZ Vicky Ludbrook Mar 26 Ingram Valley Circular. NU Bill Siggens Apr 9 Lordenshaw Circular. NZ Neil Allender Apr 23 Bewick Moor Circular. NU ½ Bill Siggens May 14 Greenhead Circular. May 28 Walk to be advised NY ½ Jacqueline Armstrong (Secretary) June 11 Ilderton Circular. NU ½ Jenny Ellis June 25 Alwinton Circular. NT Pat Rathbone July 9 Blanchland Circular. NY Diana Aynsley July 23 Red Kite Trail, Derwent Valley. NZ Vicky Ludbrook February to July 14

15 Northumbria Short Circuits Group Secretary:Anne Dickinson Walks Coordinator:David Moore Footpaths Secretary:Neville Dickinson Walks start at a.m. and are circular unless stated otherwise. Registered Assistance Dogs only are allowed on our walks, but we recommend that owners check in advance with the leader or co-ordinator about the suitability of the walk, e.g. stiles, livestock, etc. Walks start at a.m. and are circular unless stated otherwise. Try for more details and a map to help you find the start of the walk. Feb 11 5 Bill Wright Feb 25 Mar 11 Mar 25 Apr 8 April 22 Cramlington. Bill s Magical Mystery Tour around the paths NE of the town. No hills, no stiles, firm ground (cycle paths) but there will be some mud. Meet at The Three Horseshoes, High Horton. Use Google maps it to get better idea of its location. Durham. Another day of exploring this wonderful city and its surroundings. The walk will be adapted to the weather and conditions underfoot. Meet at the statue in the Market Place. Car users should use Park and Ride. Swalwell and Derwent Valley. Ponds, river and woods around this former industrial site. Maybe a bit early for the Red Kites. Meet at the Visitors Centre, south of the B6317 Blaydon-Whickham road, turn east of Blaydon RFC. Seaton Sluice and Blyth. A day at the seaside, with two harbours and walks along the beach and dunes plus fish and chips for lunch. Meet north of the village at Fountains Head CP at junction of A190 and A193. Beachside and Toilets. Sedgefield. An excursion to the NW of the village, taking in Hardwick Hall Country Park. Mainly easy, level paths. Small CP on Front Street or nearby. Felton. A quiet village on a historic crossing point of the River Coquet. We walk to the west taking in part of St. Oswald s Way. erate gradients. Parking near Northumberland Arms, which you can visit later, or try the Running Fox Café/Bakery (need to bookcontact Anne Dickinson). NZ NE24 4HF NZ Stan Smith NZ NE16 3BP 5.5 Pauline Sewell NZ David Armstrong NZ TS21 3BN NU NE65 9EE 5.6 Peter Stableford Anne Dickinson February to July 15

16 Northumbria Short Circuits continued May 6 Stamfordham and Eachwick. A gentle walk NZ Derek Coleman through fields and along country lanes to the east of the village, going as far as Eachwick. Meet/park at the west end of Stamfordham near the church/village green. May 20 Hedley on the Hill. A stroll through farmland and open countryside, with far reaching views. Meet at The Feathers PH, park responsibly at roadside nearby. The village is southeast of Stocksfield and west of Chopwell. NZ Edna Hunter June 3 Simonside. A testing but rewarding walk NU David Moore in Upper Coquetdale, with exceptional views across the county. The walk goes steadily up to the crags, which may involve scrambling, then descends slowly passing Joe s Wood. Meet at Riverside CP in Rothbury for toilets and to reduce number of cars before moving to start of walk. June 17 Elsdon. The heart of the Reiver Country. Vicar s Pele, Ancient Church, Motte and Bailey. Some uphill climbing in this moderate walk to Landskitt Hill, for panoramic views. CP in Elsdon by bridge, on Rothbury Road. Toilets in Village Hall or Tearooms. NY NE19 1AD 4.5 Nev. Dickinson June July 1 July 15 July 29 Windermere Weekend. Probably fully booked. Enquiries to Owen and Pat. Humshaugh/Haughton Castle. A circle via fields and country lanes to the castle and Humshaugh Burn. Highest point 146m. Park in village near Crown Hotel. Humshaugh is north of Chollerford, off the Military Road B6318. derland Riverside. An overdue return. We will tour the riverside and the coast northwards seeing how it has changed. Meet at St. Peter s Metro, beside the Glass centre. Ponteland. We follow the old railway route south through Darras Hall, then west into open country. On returning we follow the River Pont north. Meet/Park: Memorial Hall CP, off Darras Road, west of main traffic lights and Waitrose Dates for your Diary Pat and Owen Oliver or NY Ian Hunter NZ Linda Snowdon NZ Penny Ford Contact David Moore November 11 th Quaker Meeting House, Gosforth. 2 p.m. September 2 nd - 9 th Summer Walking Festival, including Away Day to Holy Island and Cleadon Hills February to July 16

17 Ponteland Group Secretary:Stephen Edwards Footpaths Secretary:Colin Braithwaite Meeting Place: Thornhill Road Car Park, Ponteland Walks are mainly circular by car pool to the start. day Walks: Meet at 10:00 am unless otherwise indicated on the programme. Anyone not on our circulation is advised to check the walk details with the leader. Feb 12 Steel NY Hazel Walker Feb 26 Local Walk 8 Colin Braithwaite Mar 12 New Ridley NZ Hazel Walker Mar 26 Allendale NY Colin Braithwaite Apr 9 Steel Rigg NY David Evans Apr 23 Weekend Away May 7 Wark NY Steve Edwards May 21 Ladycross Quarry NY Graham Snowdon June 4 Fenwick NZ Paul Stenhouse June 18 Kirkwhelpington (Joint walk with Hexham) NY Jill Bungay July 2 Ingram NU David Evans July 16 South Middleton NT Alan Mitcham July 30 Amble/Low Hauxley NU Mike Logan Wednesday Walks: The second and fourth Wednesday in every month. Meet at 9.30 am prompt. 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 February to July 17

18 derland Group Secretary:Gillian Darbyshire Walks Secretary:John Routledge (new) Footpaths Secretary:Mr. John Todd All walks start at 10.30am, unless otherwise stated. In case of bad weather or information required, CONTACT LEADER We normally walk every Wednesday and alternate day. IF there are any Gaps in the program in the Walks Magazine, Please check using the information below. 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 day Walks Feb 12 Ponteland Circular NZ ~ Dave Marshall Feb 26 Sherburn Circular. Meet in Community car park Mar 12 East Rainton Circular. Park on roadside,near St. Cuthbert s Church, Quarry House Lane Mar 26 Greenside Circular. Street parking with care Apr 9 Staindrop-Cockfield-Evenwood. Meet Village Green, Staindrop. Apr 23 Cassop Circular. Meet in Village May 7 Guisborough Circular Meet Belmont House car park. ( Free) May 21 Escomb Village. Meet around the Saxon Church June 4 Waskerley Way. Meet Waskerley Station. June 18 Hamsterley Mill. Meet Lay-by nr. Garden Centre July 2 Neasham Circular Street parking with care NZ ~ Dave Hann NZ ~ Joy Bolton NZ Dennis Borley NZ Dave Hann NZ ~ John Routledge NZ ~ John Routledge NZ ~ John Todd NZ ~ Mel Brown NZ ~ John Conder NZ ~ Dennis Borley July 16 Kirkwelpington NY Dave Marshall July 30 Wolsingham-Tunstall Reservoir. Meet Desmesne Mill Picnic Area NZ Dave Hann February to July 18

19 derland continued Wednesday Walks Feb 1 Ryhope Circular. Meet Village Green NZ Jim Birkett Feb 8 Thornley NZ ~ John Todd Feb 15 Waldridge Circular NZ ~ Gordon Lindsley Feb 22 Fencehouses Circular. Meet in Legion car park, Britannia Terrace NZ ~ John Conder Mar 1 Low Moorsley Circular NZ Dennis Borley Mar 8 Rising Nature Reserve Park in Visitors Centre car park NZ ~ Joy Bolton/ Gordon Lindsley Mar 15 Low Coniscliffe Circular. Meet Brokenscar car park NZ ~ Pat Jackson and Doreen Buddle Mar 22 Hury Reservoir and Birk Hat. Meet South side of Reservoir NZ Dave Hann Mar 29 Herrington Country Park, top car park NZ ~ John Routledge Apr 5 Littletown Circular. Meet Village car park NZ Dennis Borley Apr 12 Slaley. NY ~ John Conder Street parking with care Apr 19 Shincliffe. Meet in cul-de-sac off A167 NZ ~ John Todd Apr 26 Fishburn-Bishop Middleham. Meet Fishburn Industrial Estate NZ Brian Myers May 3 Middridge Circular. NZ ~ John Routledge Meet in car park May 10 Waskerley Way. Meet Waskerley Station NZ ~ Jim Birkett May 17 Cox Green Bridge Circular. NZ Penny Best Meet Washington side of Cox Green Bridge (NE388JX) May 24 Barnard Castle Circular. NZ ~ Gordon Lindsley Meet Thorngate May 31 Greta Bridge-Barningham. Meet Morrit Arms, Greta Bridge NZ Brian Myers June 7 Jervaulx Abbey. Meet car park next to Abbey Tea rooms on A6108 between Masham and Leyburn SE ~ Pat Jackson and Doreen Buddle June 14 Causey Arch. NZ T.B.A. Meet Causey Arch Picnic Area June 21 Edmunbyers NZ Dorothy McClelland June 28 Saltburn-Hunley Hall. Meet Bandstand in Saltburn (Glenside) NZ Brian Myers July 5 Frosterley-Stanhope. Meet in Frosterley NZ ~ Gordon Lindsley July 12 Westgate-St. John s Chapel. NZ Dave Hann Village car park July 19 Northumberlandia. Meet car park NZ ~ John Todd July 26 Seaburn Circular. Meet free car park behind Morrisons NZ ~ John Routledge February to July 19

20 Tyneside Chairman:Barrie Russell Secretary:Gill Dallow Footpaths andstephen Germain Incidents: Treasurer:Yvonne Hall Committee:Dorothy Anderson, Bob Copeland, Barbara Harrington, Arthur Harris, Angela Joyce, Gordon Lumsden, Michael Manwell, Malcolm McVey, David Morley, Ron Robinson, Don Scarratt, Ruth Sides, Andrew White, 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 days 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 in the following pages. Coach Organisers will happily give advise 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. Tyneside Group AGM Thursday, 26 th January 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 2016 February to July 20

21 Tyneside day Walks am Start, Hancock Coach Organiser:Myra Wiseman myrawiseman@gmail.com Walks Coordinator:Ron Robinson Fares:Approximately 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 Date Description Map Return Feb 5 Bellingham via Wark OL42/43 17:00 Feb 12 Talkin Village via Tindale Tarn OL43 17:30 Feb 19 Richmond via Greta Bridge OL30Ex304 17:30 Feb 26 Warkworth via Lynemouth and Alnmouth Ex325/332 17:30 Mar 5 Nenthead via Haltwhistle and Alston OL31/43 18:00 Mar 12 Hutton-le-Hole via Castleton and Blakey Ridge OL26/27 18:00 Mar 19 Wooler via Akeld and West Newton OL16 18:00 Mar 26 Keswick via Bassenthwaite and Whinlatter Visitor Centre OL4/5 18:00 Apr 2 Middleton in Teesdale via Langdon Beck OL31 18:00 Apr 9 Jedburgh via Bonchester Bridge OL16Ex331 18:00 Apr 16 Crosby Ravensworth via Kirkby Stephen OL19 18:00 Apr 23 Hawes via Aysgarth OL30 18:00 Apr 30 Langholm via Long Town Ex323/324 18:00 May 7 Hart via Seaham Hartlepool Headland Ex306/308 18:00 May 14 Haltwhistle via Bardon Mill OL43 18:00 May 21 Clennel via Barrowburn OL16 18:00 May 28 Reeth via Stang Top OL30 18:00 June 4 Grasmere via St. John s in the Vale OL4/5/6/7 18:30 June 11 Morebattle via Kirk Yetholm OL16 18:00 June 18 Dufton via Brough and Appleby (Pick up in Appleby) OL19 18:00 June 25 Thropton via Weldon Bridge OL16/42Ex325 18:00 July 2 Skelwith Bridge via Grasmere OL4/5/6/7 18:30 July 9 Thornton-le-Dale via Hole of Horcum OL27 18:00 July 16 Alnmouth via Alnwick and Seahouses Ex332/340 18:00 July 23 Horton in Ribblesdale via Hawes OL2 18:30 July 30 Glenridding via Dockray OL5 18:00 February to July 21

22 Tyneside day Walks am Start, St. James Coach Organiser:Andrew White tyneandwalk@yahoo.com Walks Coordinator:David Morley mushmorley@tiscali.co.uk Fares: (subject to change at Coach Organiser s discretion). Children under and they must be accompanied by an adult 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 days prior to the coach departure. New participants may contact the Coach Organiser by telephone or for their first trip. Date Description Map Return Feb 5 Glanton via Eglingham OL16Ex332 18:00 Feb 12 Edmundbyers via Hexham OL43Ex307 18:00 Feb 19 Brampton via Geltsdale OL43Ex315 18:00 Feb 26 Alnmouth via Alnwick Ex340 18:00 Mar 5 Saltburn via Guisborough OL26Ex306 18:00 Mar 12 Allendale via Hexham OL43 18:00 Mar 19 Wooler via Kirk Yetholm OL16 18:00 Mar 26 Leyburn via Bedale OL30 18:00 Apr 2 Keswick via A66 OL4/5 18:00 Apr 9 Selkirk via Melrose OL44 18:00 Apr 16 Kirkby Stephen via Brough (Joe Rosenberg Memorial Walk) OL19 18:00 Apr 23 Caldbeck via Keswick OL4/5 18:00 Apr 30 Belford via Eglingham Ex332/340 18:00 May 7 Kirkbymoorside via Farndale OL26/27 18:00 May 14 Sedbergh via Tebay OL2/7/19 18:00 May 21 Dunbar via Cockburnspath Ex346/351 18:00 May 28 Hawes via Wensley OL30/19 18:00 June 4 Grasmere via Patterdale OL4/5/6/7 18:00 June 11 Coldstream via Norham OL16Ex339 18:00 June 18 Whitby via Eskdale OL26/27 18:00 June 25 Langholm via Longtown Ex323/324 18:00 July 2 Seahouses via Warenford Ex340 18:00 July 9 Kettlewell via Buckden OL2/30 18:00 July16 Braithwaite via Cockermouth OL4/5 18:00 July 23 Kirk Yetholm via Towford OL16 18:00 July 30 Easingwold via Sutton Bank OL26Ex299/300 18:00 Aug 6 Ingleton via Hawes OL2 18:00 February to July 22

23 Tyneside Wednesday Walks am Start Coach Organiser:Gordon Lumsden Walks Coordinator:Bob Copeland Fares:Fares will be approximately 10. Children under 16 are welcome but they must be accompanied by an adult. Pick up point The Coach Station, St. James Boulevard, Newcastle. Date Description Map Return Feb 1 Alston via South Tyne OL31/43 LR86 17:00 Feb 8 Richmond via Reeth OL30Ex304 LR92/99 17:00 Feb 15 Ridsdale via Kirkwhelpington OL42 LR80/81 17:00 Feb 22 St. John s Chapel via Edmundbyers OL31 Ex307LR87/92 17:00 Mar 1 Jolly Sailor (NYM) via Scaling Dam OL26 LR93/94 18:00 Mar 8 Berwick via Eyemouth Ex340/346LR67/75 18:00 Mar 15 Keswick via Borrowdale 9:00am start OL4 LR90 18:00 Mar 22 Masham via Middleham OL30 Ex302 LR99 18:00 Mar 29 Kirk Yetholm via Cocklawfoot OL16Ex339LR74 18:00 Apr 5 Crosby Ravensworth via Orton OL19 LR91 18:00 Apr 12 Helmlsey via Sutton Bank OL26 LR100 18:00 Apr 19 Melrose via Lauder Ex338 LR73/74 18:00 Apr 26 Castle Carrock via Lambley OL43 Ex315LR86 18:00 May 3 Grassington Via Pateley Bridge OL2 LR98 18:00 May 10 Alwinton via Ingram OL16 LR80 18:00 May 17 Mungrisdale via Caldbeck 9:00am start OL4/5 LR90 18:00 May 24 Whitby via Esk Valley OL27 LR94 18:00 May 31 Wooler via Westnewton OL16 LR74 18:00 June 7 Newcastleton via Canonbie 9:00am start Ex323/324LR79 18:00 June 14 Bainbridge via Aysgarth OL30 LR98 18:00 June 21 Seahouses via Craster Ex332/340 LR75 18:00 June 28 Greenhead via Military Road OL43 LR86 18:00 July 5 Kilburn via Sutton Bank OL26Ex299LR100 18:00 July12 Lowick via Belford Ex340 LR75 18:00 July 19 Shap via Pooley Bridge 9:00am start OL5 LR90 18:00 July 26 Ingleton via Hawes 9:00am start OL2 LR98 18:00 Aug 2 Morebattle via Jedburgh OL16 LR74/80 18:00 February to July 23

24 Tyneside Wednesday Walks am Start Coach Organiser:Ruth Sides Walks Coordinator:Dr Kenneth Wright Fares:Fares will be approximately 7.00/ Children under 16, who must be accompanied by an adult, Coach pick-up point at the lay-by adjacent to the Hancock Museum on Claremont Road, Newcastle Date Description Map Return Feb 1 Hamsterley OL31 Ex205 17:00 Feb 8 Rothbury OL42 Ex332 17:00 Feb 15 Castleside Ex307 17:00 Feb 22 Durham Ex308 17:00 Mar 1 Eglingham Ex332 17:30 Mar 8 Coalburns Ex307/316 17:30 Mar 15 Bishop Aukland Ex305 18:00 Mar 22 West Woodburn OL42 18:00 Mar 29 Brampton Ex315 18:00 Apr 5 Chop Gate OL26 18:00 Apr 12 Chatton Ex340 18:00 Apr 19 Nenthead OL31 18:00 Apr 26 Whitby 9:30am start OL27 18:00 May 3 Berwick Ex346 18:00 May 10 Armathwaite OL5 18:00 May 17 Richmond OL30 Ex304 18:00 May 24 Denholm via Bonchester Bridge 9:30am start OL16 Ex331 18:00 May 31 Greenhead OL43 18:00 June 7 Masham Ex298/302 18:00 June 14 Wooler OL16 Ex340 18:00 June 21 Pooley Bridge 9:30am start OL5 18:00 June 28 Bainbridge OL30 18:00 July 5 Kielder OL42 18:00 July 12 Alston OL31 18:00 July 19 Grassington 9:30am start OL2 18:00 July 26 Embleton Ex332/340 18:00 Aug 2 Castle Carrock OL43 Ex315 18:00 February to July 24