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Walk 20th January Daddry Shield to Ireshopeburn Circular. Walk going ahead as planned

20 January
£1

Daddry Shield to Ireshopeburn Circular  20 January 2026  Going ahead as planned

Starting Point:  Pleasant Row  Daddry Shield. Turn left just after the bridge on A689 at Bridge End

Post Code: DL13 1NP

What 3 Words: pollution.sunflower.calendars

A varied walk of c.6.8 miles Height gain: 800ft

Walk Route:  Starting with a gentle ascent on a good hard surface footpath past Saugh Shield to Windyside Pastures, we then cross Green Laws on pasture land including a short descent and subsequent ascent across Daddry Shield Burn. We then cross Chapel Race and Harthope Burn before reaching the good footpaths above St John’s Chapel. We reach Ireshopeburn via Ireshopeburn Plains before an easy return to Daddry Shield via St Johns Chapel

Short cut options are available avoiding the loop around Ireshopeburn Plains

Start time: 10.00am. Estimated finish time: 1.00 p.m.

Walk Leader; William Wilson 07702 756604

Terrain: Good footpaths. One small section across open pasture. Route will be simplified if conditions not suitable taking in more tarmac roads.

Walks cost £1 to cover mountain rescue contribution.

Equipment for this walk: walking boots and socks, waterproofs, small snack and drink, walking poles or stick.

Dogs: Dogs are allowed on this walk but must be on a lead.

Toilets: Available in Daddry Shield and St John’s Chapel

Disclaimer: Everyone taking part in any of our group walks does so at their own risk. The group works on the same basis as a group of friends who go out walking together. Walk organisers accept no risk for anyone attending any walk and will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring on a walk or in connection with travel to and from a walk. None of our leaders is qualified or has first aid training. Participants must read the walk description carefully and assess whether the terrain, distance and height gain of the walk are within their own and their guests’ capabilities and whether their equipment is suitable.

 

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