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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
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SUMMARY:4 August Stanhope via Shittlehope Burn and Crawley Edge
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 4Th August 2026 \nStanhope via Shittlehope Burn and Crawley Edge. \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: A  countryside walk round Stanhope. Starting at the car park at the Dales centre\, Stanhope we walk to Newlandside  Hall then on to Parson Byers\, Shittlehope Burn and along Crawley Edge above the quarries before returning to the Dales centre. There is a steep climb of 80 metres after we cross the river Wear near the beginning and a steep downhill section towards the end. For those who want a flatter route there are alternatives and several  return routes at various places. \nDate: Tuesday\, 4th August 2026 \nStart time: 10.00 am               Estimated finish: 12.45 \nStarting point: Car Park at the Dales centre\, Stanhope \nDistance: 7.5 km (4.5 miles); \nTime: 2 hours 45 mins. \nHeight gain 248 m (814 feet) this is achieved mainly in gradual increases apart from the first climb. \nThe walk consists of footpaths\,  pasture\,  woodland and moorland paths.  The nearest  toilets are Stanhope at the Dales Centre’ \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. Please note that one field contained young cattle and one farm had a small flock of geese. \nPublic toilets:  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/richard-4-august-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260727T213138
CREATED:20260415T085014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T173004Z
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SUMMARY:Jamie 21 July Westgate - Slit Woods Circular - Going Ahead as Planned
DESCRIPTION:Westgate\, Middlehope Lane and Slit Woods – Going ahead as planned \nTuesday 21st July 2026 \nStarting Point: Westgate.  Parking is best in the small carpark across the bridge if you turn south just before the Hare & Hounds (signposted Brotherlee).  NY 910\,379 \nA varied walk of c.5 miles Height gain: c.700ft \nWalk Route: We walk back to the village street\, turn left as far as the Caravan Park entrance\, cross the road and follow the track signposted Slit Woods. Carry on up the (steep) field to the junction at the end of Side Head. This would be the best place to meet up with walkers wishing to shorten their distance\, at about 10.30. We carry on up this track towards Middlehope Lane passing several large\, but passable\, puddles. At Middlehope Lane we turn right and follow the road uphill to the next right turn onto a gravel track. Follow this until we reach another right turn down to Slit Woods\, then follow the track alongside the burn down to Westgate and back to the car park.” \n  \nStart time: 10.00am. Estimated finish time: 1.00. \nWalk Leader; Jamie Johnson (Contact via David 07485780121) \nTerrain: Decent footpaths and gravel/paved roads. \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 in some places. \nToilets: Available in St John’s Chapel. \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. 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/jamie-21-july-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTSTAMP:20260727T213138
CREATED:20260415T084920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T190843Z
UID:16339-1783422000-1783508399@weardale.uk
SUMMARY:Wolsingham  Knitsley Fell\, Cabin Hill and Dryerdale Tue 7 July 2026 Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Wolsingham  Knitsley Fell\, Cabin Hill and Dryerdale Tue 7 July 2026 Going ahead as planned \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: \nThis walk provides a mix of woodland\, farmland and moorland paths and tracks. There is a gentle descent and ascent\, but nothing steep or sustained. In parts the footpaths are poorly maintained. At one point we have agreed with the farmer a possible short detour to avoid a field of cows with their calves. \nThe route heads west through open access woodland from the parking spot and after a short stretch of road heads through the Dryderdale plantation onto moorland. Turning south before St John’s Hall it passes through Doctor’s Gate and then east on a restricted byway to join and follow Stanhope Lane; across the Wolsingham-Hamsterley road we pass through Hoppyland Farm and turn north through fields to ford the Harthope Beck and reach West Shipley Farm. From there\, there will be two options: 1.7 miles on field paths\, or 0.7 miles along the road to return to cars. \nUnfortunately\, there is no obvious circular or easy return route for anyone wishing to walk say 2- 3 miles. Dogs are welcome but would need to be on a lead for much of the walk. \nDate:  Tuesday 7th July 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                      Estimated finish time:  14:00p.m. \nDistance c. 7.5 miles                       Height gain: 300m \nLeader: Tim                                         Contact details: 07929 888384  – Tim \n  \nStarting Point:  Park on Howlea Lane by Knitsley Fell at NZ098343 (W3W: surely.chairing.frowns) where there are lay-bys on both sides of the road just north of the drive to Shipley Moss. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NZ 098\,343 \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.  Long trousers and shirt would help to reduce insect nuisance – horse fly etc) \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/david-7-july-wolsingham-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTSTAMP:20260727T213138
CREATED:20260415T084816Z
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SUMMARY:Killhope to St John’s Chapel linear walk - Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 30th June 2026  Going ahead as planned \nKillhope to St John’s Chapel linear walk \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:  The walk takes us on the Weardale Way extension from Killhope Wheel to St Johns Chapel. It’s a linear walk and will mean a car share from the car park at SJC cattle mart to Killhope Mine. Parking outside the entrance. There’s a steady but not severe climb\, on a gravel road at the beginning of the trail. This is followed by a generally downward journey\, across mainly untrodden green and rough grassland. While there are wooden walkways and gravel tracks on sections\, there’s some uneven ground and in one place a short muddy area. \nThe path offers no easy cut off points in the first 3.5 miles. However\, those wishing a shorter\, flatter walk could join the group\, approximately 2 hours later at Wearhead for the last 3.5 miles along the riverbank to SJC. The path from this point has easy access to the road and bus route. \nDate: Tuesday\, 30th June 2026 \nStart time: 10.00 am               Estimated finish: 14.00 \nStarting point: Meet at 1000 at St Johns Chapel Mart car park for car share to start at Killhope. \nLength: approx 7 miles \nHeight gain: 476 ft \nDescent: 1094 ft \nTime: 4 hours max. \nThe walk consists of footpaths\, gravel\, pasture and moorland. There are a number of stiles and gates along the route. \nLeader: Peter Stephenson.  07999420499 \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:  St John’s Chapel. \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/richard-30-june-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260727T213138
CREATED:20260415T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T130345Z
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SUMMARY:Cowshill - Middlehope Bank circular  Tue 16 June 2026 (Jamie) Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Cowshill – Middlehope Bank circular  Tue 16 June 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: \nWalk is from the Wear Valley Trail\, a series of circular walks taking in a section of the Wear Valley Walk. \nWe park at the Cowshill Inn carpark; heading west along the A689\, do not cross the bridge in front of the Cowshill Inn\, but turn right and immediately left to park by the Inn. \nWe then walk back south east along the metalled road parallel to the A689. Turn left along a farm road to Queensbury. Just past the house keep going straight across quite boggy country to the Sedling Vein path. At the top of Middlehope Bank turn right towards Ireshopeburn\, but turn left down a track and then across country towards East Blackdene. From a junction follow the road west back to the Ireshopeburn road\, turn left and take first right back along the road to Cowshill. \nShould be about 3 hours\, 5.5 miles\, a certain amount of up and down\, but not sure about the total elevation. \nDate:  Tuesday 16th June 2026 \nStart time: 10.00 am                            Estimated finish time:  13:15 p.m. \nDistance c. 5.5 miles           Height gain: moderate \nLeader: Jamie     Contact details: 07485780121   (David) \n  \nStarting Point:  Cowshill Inn carpark. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NY 855\,407 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: Mainly quiet road\, path\, meadow and a short potentially boggy stretch. \nToilets: St John’s Chapel. \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. \n 
URL:https://weardale.uk/event/jamie-16-june-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260727T213138
CREATED:20260415T084626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T131515Z
UID:16333-1780398000-1780484399@weardale.uk
SUMMARY:Kevin Trudy Blanchland - Baybridge Tue 2nd June 2026 Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Blanchland – Baybridge Tue 2nd June 2026 – Going ahead as planned \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: \nFrom Blanchland village hall car park we walk around side of hall and cross road near bridge to bring us onto the path going east beside Derwent River and follow the scenic path to Carrick’s Haugh at which point we leave the path and walk over fields and climb up to Cow Byers Farm\, passing the farm we are out onto open fields with beautiful views before dropping down through woodland to Shildon. We then follow the Pennine Journey road for a short way before turning right on the track towards Coat House Farm\, we then cross fields and head down to Baybridge and then follow the river path back to Blanchland. There are several points to do a shorter walk.  Please note livestock in fields and one field with horses. On the recce\, we walked through with dog and they were fine. \nDate: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 \nStart: 10am \nDistance: approx 8.5 km \nFinish: 12.30 approx \nHeight: 319m \nTerrain: mixed. Road\, tracks\, moorland\, fields\, woodland \nToilets: Blanchland \nLeader: Kevin/Trudy        Contact details (David): 07485780121 \nStarting Point:  Blanchland Village Hall car park. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NZ 964\,505 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nEquipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink. \nDogs: Dogs on a lead are permitted on 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/kevin-trudy-2-june-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260727T213138
CREATED:20260415T084528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T080854Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Heslop  Rescheduled to Tuesday 26 May (was 19 May) Parkhead and Stanhope Burn - Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Parkhead and Stanhope Burn – Going ahead as planned \nWas 19 May 2026 but due to bad weather its now TUESDAY 26 May \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 as we are often able to update the website to say if the walk is going ahead the evening before. \nWalk Route: We park near the Parkhead Station House cafe.  From there we walk west along the 1846 railway track\, which was the highest standard gauge railway in England\, before turning south and descending to the Stanhope Burn\, which we cross using an interesting bridge.  There is then a steep but short climb through the heather before we pick up a gravel road which takes us back over the burn. \nA good but steep path takes us up beside the Heathery Burn\, where a large collection of Late Bronze Age weapons and tools was discovered and excavated between 1859 and 1872.  Finally we return to our cars following another railway track which opened on 15 May 1834\, and closed in 1951. \nDate:  Tuesday 26 May 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am.                  Estimated finish time:  12:30p.m. \nDistance c. 9.4 km.                    Height gain: 260m \nLeader: Bill Heslop                     Contact details: Bill Heslop Tel: 07504 663223 \n  \nStarting Point:  The car park at Parkhead Station.  OS Ref: NZ 003 431.  What3Words finally.strapping.name. \nOS Map: Consett & Derwent Reservoir Explorer 307 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: old railway track and moorland \nToilets: Sorry\, there are none nearby.  Those in the café\, if open\, are for customers only. \nEquipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink.  Walking poles may be helpful. \nDogs: Dogs on a lead are permitted on 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/bill-heslop-19-may-detials-to-follow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260727T213138
CREATED:20260415T084402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T101154Z
UID:16329-1777978800-1778065199@weardale.uk
SUMMARY:Wolsingham Circular Tue 5 May - Going ahead as planned
DESCRIPTION:Wolsingham:  Circular Tue 5th May 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 Railway Station Car Park for a 7-mile circular route around Wolsingham\, leaving at the East End and returning at the West End. The route sets out along the river path to Scotch Isle before climbing up to Greenwell Edge where there are splendid views of the Weardale Valley as we head towards Thistlewood and Baal Hill.  We then cross the stepping stones\, cross the meadows towards the Church and back to the River Wear and Railway Station.   There are several opportunities for short cuts or return to the start\, including one avoiding the climb up to Greenwell Edge. \nDate:  Tuesday 5th May 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                            Estimated finish time:  13:30p.m. \nDistance c. 6.5 miles           Height gain: 150m \nLeader: David     Contact details: 07485780121 \n  \nStarting Point:  Wolsingham Railway Station Car Park – free car parking. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NZ 076\,368. \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: Mainly path and meadow with a short section of road verge. \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. \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. \n 
URL:https://weardale.uk/event/wolsingham-tue-5-may-david-details-to-follow/
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