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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:Westgate to Brotherlee and Daddry Shield Circular Route - Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 7Th April 2026 – Going ahead as planned \nWestgate to Brotherlee and Daddry Shield Circular Route \n Important:  In the event of bad weather walks may be cancelled\, changed or rescheduled for later in the same week.  Please consult the weardale.uk website from 8am on the morning of the walk to confirm the walk is going ahead.  Note we are often able to update the website the evening before. \nWalk Route: Starting at the car park at Haswicks (Westgate) village Hall we walk along the River Wear to cross a small bridge at Brotherlee. From Brotherlee the route rises steadily to the open access land at Blackhill End at which point we find our way across open moorland to Swinehope Burn (NB that this stream has to be forded) and Curry’s Allotment. At this point we drop down to Daddry Shield and return along a footpath on the south side of the River Wear to Westgate and the car park. \nThere are two places where people can shorten the route back to Westgate. \nDate: Tuesday\, 7th April 2026 \nStart time: 10.00 am               Estimated finish: 13.30 \nStarting point: Car Park at Haswicks\, which is the old village hall for Westgate. \nDistance: 9.2 km (6 miles); \nTime: 3 hours 30 mins. \nHeight gain 229 m (750 feet) this is achieved in one climb. \nThe walk consists of footpaths\, pasture\, one stream to ford and moorland plus two climbs\, one which is steady and a short steep valley side. The nearest accessible toilets are Stanhope at the Dales Centre or St Johns Chapel. \nLeader: Richard Bellis. \nAll general enquiries about the group to David Towndrow 07485780121 \nWalks cost £1 to cover mountain rescue contribution. \nEquipment for this walk: walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink\, walking poles or stick. \nDogs: Dogs are allowed on this walk but must be on a lead. \nPublic toilets:  In Daddry Shield\, if open. \nOS maps. Explorer 31 North Pennines. \nDisclaimer: 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 are qualified or has first aid training but a basic first aid kit is available.  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. \n 
URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-richard-details-to-follow-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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SUMMARY:Stanhope/Eastgate Circular -  Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 31st March 2026 Going ahead as planned \nStanhope/Eastgate Circular  \nImportant:  In the event of bad weather walks may be cancelled\, changed or rescheduled for later in the same week.  Please consult the weardale.uk website from 8am on the morning of the walk to confirm the walk is going ahead.  Note we are often able to update the website the evening before. \nWalk Route: Park in the Dales Centre car park in Stanhope and walk westwards along the pavement on the north side of the A689 to the Greenfoot Holiday Home Park. Instead of turning up the lane\, carry on into the unpaved parking area and beyond through a series of fields and farms to Eastgate. Cross the A689 and walk 1/4 mile back towards Stanhope before turning right to cross the railway. Walk through a campsite between the railway and the River Wear back to Stanhope. \nDate: Tuesday\, 7th April 2026 \nStart time: 10.00 am               Estimated finish: 13.00 \nStarting point: Dales Centre car park – Stanhope \nDistance: 10 Km (6 miles); \nTime: Less than 3 hours. \nHeight gain:  Negligible. \nThe easy walk consists of footpaths\, pasture and quiet roads. \nLeader: Jamie Johnson. \nAll general enquiries about the group to David Towndrow 07485780121 \nWalks cost £1 to cover mountain rescue contribution. \nEquipment for this walk: walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink\, walking poles or stick. \nDogs: Dogs are allowed on this walk but must be on a lead.  Please note there are a number of stiles that may present an issue for large dogs. \nPublic toilets:  Stanhope Dales Centre. \nOS maps. Explorer 31 North Pennines. \nDisclaimer: 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 are qualified or has first aid training but a basic first aid kit is available.  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.
URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-jamie-details-to-follow-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260506T002204
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SUMMARY:Wolsingham  Sand Edge Tue 17 March 2026 - Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Wolsingham  Sand Edge Tue 17 March 2026  Going ahead as planned \n£1 \nImportant:  In the event of bad weather walks may be cancelled\, changed or rescheduled for later in the same week.  Please consult the weardale.uk website from 8am on the morning of the walk to confirm the walk is going ahead.  Note we are often able to update the website the evening before. \nWalk Route: \nWe meet at Wolsingham Town Hall and head North up the paths towards Stony Carr\, Sandy Carr and Redmires Farm.  Entering the open access area we circle anticlockwise towards Houselop Beck then West towards Backstone Bank.  We take the route back to Wolsingham via Baal Hill Farm\, with the option of taking a detour into Baal Hill woods to see the Spring flowers.  The first part of the walk to the Open Access area is a steady climb.  There is a short cut just before Redmires Farm for anyone wishing to shorten the route to about 4.5 miles. \nDate:  Tuesday 17th March 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                            Estimated finish time:  13:30p.m. \nDistance c. 7 miles           Height gain: 250m \nLeader: David     Contact details: 07485780121 \n  \nStarting Point:  Wolsingham Town Hall.  Please park responsibly.  St Annes and Demesne car parks now operate a modest parking fee.  The free car park at Wolsingham Railway station may not be accessible as the bridge over the Wear may still be fully closed for repair. Car parking time restrictions apply to village center official car parking bays. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NZ 078\,374 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: Mainly path\, meadow and some open heather with a short section of quiet road. \nToilets: Wolsingham town centre. \nEquipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink. \nDogs: Dogs on a lead are permitted on this walk. (restrictions apply in open access areas but OK for dogs under effective control on public footpath used in this walk) \nAccompanied children under 16 and accompanied vulnerable adults are welcome. \nDisclaimer: 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 but a basic first aid kit is available.  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.
URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-david-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
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SUMMARY:Frosterley to Fine Burn and Currick  Tuesday\, 3rd March 2026 - Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Weardale Tuesday Walks.  Going ahead as planned \nTuesday\, 3rd March 2026 \nFrosterley to Fine Burn and Currick. \n  \nImportant:  In the event of bad weather walks may be cancelled\, changed or rescheduled for later in the same week.  Please consult the weardale.uk website from 8am on the morning of the walk to confirm the walk is going ahead.  Note we are often able to update the website the evening before. \nWalk Route: Starting at the car park at Frosterley next to the village Hall we will walk along the footpath to the footbridge near the eastern end of Frosterley then across Broadwood Quarry to Harehope Farm.  The route goes past Fine House across to Fine Burn (a ford) to Pye Close.  From Pye Close the walk follows the Bollihope Burn to the car park at Bollihope followed by a climb to Carrick (a hill). Then returning via Hill End to Frosterley. \nThere are two places where people can shorten the route back to Frosterley. \nDate: Tuesday\, 3rd March 2026 \nStart time: 10.00 am               Estimated finish: 13.15 \nStarting point: Car Park in the middle of Frosterley next to the Village Hall at the pedestrian area by the sample of Frosterley marble. \nDistance: 9.8 km (6 miles); \nTime: 3 hours 15 mins. \nHeight gain 329 m (1079 feet) this is achieved in two separate climbs. \nThe walk consists of footpaths\, gravel\, pasture\, one stream to ford and moorland plus two climbs neither of which are particularly steep. \nLeader: Richard Bellis. \nAll general enquiries about the group to David Towndrow 07485780121 \nWalks cost £1 to cover mountain rescue contribution. \nEquipment for this walk: walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink\, walking poles or stick. \nDogs: Dogs are allowed on this walk but must be on a lead. \nPublic toilets:  In Stanhope at the Dales Centre\, OS maps. Explorer 31 North Pennines. \nDisclaimer: 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 are qualified or has first aid training but a basic first aid kit is available.  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.
URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-richard-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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SUMMARY:Walk 17th February 2026. ALLENSFORD COUNTRY PARK - SHOTLEY BRIDGE CIRCULAR WALK - Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Weardale Tuesday Walks.  Walk going ahead as planned \nWalk 17th February 2026. ALLENSFORD COUNTRY PARK – SHOTLEY BRIDGE CIRCULAR WALK \nAn approx. 6.4 km circular walk. \nWalk Leader:  Kevin & Trudy Hollins \nMeeting point Allensford Country Park. DH8 9BA (077\,502 grid ref). Park in car park on left of Pemberton Road just after the junction with the A68 at Allensford. \nToilets. At country park \nCommencing: 10.00 \nApprox. 2.5 hours including stop for refreshments. \nHeight gain 160m \nLeaving Allensford Country park we follow the river Derwent east through the park which brings us to part of the Consett Heritage Trail where we pass an old Pump House**. We leave the river path with an approx 800m climb up and then through woods and back down a quiet lane to cross the footpath over the river Derwent and follow the river footpath all the way back to the Car park. \n** a short linear walk can be had by turning back at pump house approx 2km\, 1 hour. \nImportant:  In the event of bad weather walks may be cancelled\, changed or rescheduled for later in the same week.  Please consult the weardale.uk website from 8am on the morning of the walk to confirm the walk is going ahead.  Note we are often able to update the website the evening before. \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nAll general enquiries about the group to David Towndrow 07485780121 \nAccompanied children under 16 and accompanied vulnerable adults are welcome. \nDisclaimer: 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 are qualified or has first aid training but a basic first aid kit is available.  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.
URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-kevin-trudy-details-to-follow/
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