BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Weardale UK - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://weardale.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Weardale UK REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTSTAMP:20260817T180906Z CREATED:20260415T085224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180906Z UID:16345-1787050800-1787137199@weardale.uk SUMMARY:18 August: Gibson’s Cave and Newbiggin\, Middleton on Tees (William) Going ahead as planned DESCRIPTION:Gibson’s Cave and Newbiggin – Going ahead as planned \nTuesday 18th August 2026 \nStarting Point: Bowlees Visitor Centre. 4 miles west of Middleton on Tees on B6277. \nPlease be aware that the road from Westgate to Newbiggin is currently closed for major roadworks and is not scheduled to reopen until well after next week. I recommend journeying to Bowlees either by Bollihope/Middleton if coming from the east or St John’s/ Langdon Beck from the North or West. \nWhat 3 words: riding.instant.inflating \nA varied walk of c.6.5 miles Height gain: 850ft \nWalk Route: Starting with a gentle ascent on a good footpath to look at Gibson’s Cave and Summerhill Force\, we then return to the Car Park and follow another good footpath through the trees up the lower reaches of Hare Hill. Halfway up we then descend towards the River Tees and having crossed it follow it down river along the Pennine Way for ¾ mile until we reach Newbiggin. We then ascend northwards past High Crags and Silver Hill until we reach Moor House. We then descend down the road before turning off and returning to the Car Park via Summary Hill and the Nature Reserve. \nShorter options are available either by not crossing the River Tees or returning directly from Newbiggin. \nStart time: 10.00am. Estimated finish time: 1.00. \nWalk Leader; William Wilson 07702 756604 \nTerrain: Good 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. Some fields have beware of cows sign but these should be easily avoided by using parallel fields if calves are in place. \nToilets: Available in Bowlees Visitor Centre \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. \n  URL:https://weardale.uk/event/william-18-august-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTSTAMP:20260831T083545Z CREATED:20260812T092842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T083545Z UID:16396-1788260400-1788346799@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Wolsingham to Thornley circular via Greenwell Edge and Bradley Burn Tue 1 September 2026 - Going ahead as planned DESCRIPTION:Wolsingham to Thornley circular via Greenwell Edge and Bradley Burn Tue 1 September 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: \nThis 8-mile walk provides a mix of woodland\, farmland and quiet country roads. There are two moderate 100m ascents\, one immediately on leaving Wolsingham and the second after Bradley Burn.  For anyone wishing to leave the walk\, there is a café and a bus stop with regular buses back to Wolsingham at the 3-mile point. \nThe route heads NE out of Wolsingham across fields and Redgate’s Bank before heading East on Greenwell Edge and down to Bradley Burn Café.  We then climb up to Thornley\, taking a tour of the village before heading West to Snipe Gate and back onto Greenwell Edge.  We drop down from the edge through some woodland before crossing fields back to Wolsingham. \nDogs are welcome but would need to be on a lead for much of the walk. \nDate:  Tuesday 1st September 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                      Estimated finish time:  14:00p.m. \nDistance c. 7.5 miles                       Height gain: 300m \nLeader: David                                     Contact details: 07485780121 \n  \nStarting Point:  Wolsingham Town Hall.  Parking is available at Demesne and St Anne’s centre for a moderate charge and is free at Weardale Railway station.  Please park responsibly. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NZ 077\,373 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: Mix of woodland\, farmland and quiet country roads. \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. \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/wolsingham-to-thornley-circular-via-greenwell-edge-and-bradley-burn-tue-1-september-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260914T125643Z CREATED:20260812T093009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T125643Z UID:16398-1789470000-1789556399@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Middleton in Teesdale - Mickleton circular (Peter) THIS WALK IS GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED DESCRIPTION:Middleton in Teesdale – Mickleton circular \nTue 15th  September 2026 \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: \nThe route is slightly downhill to start\, then flat. It runs adjacent to the River Tees for approximately 1.5 miles\, where there’s a cut off\, across fields or a retrace. A series of steep gullies\, with steps\, follow for around 0.5 miles. The rest of the walk is reasonable\, with some stiles and gates along the way. \nDate:  Tuesday 15th September 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                      Estimated finish time:  13.30p.m. \nDistance c. 6.2 miles                       Height gain: 420ft \nLeader: Peter                                      Contact details: 07999420499 \n  \nStarting Point:  Car Park in Middleton in Teesdale opposite the Co-op or adjacent road. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NY 907\,282 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: Mix of woodland\, farmland and quiet country roads. \nToilets: Middleton in Teesdale. \nEquipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink.  Walking sticks would be useful if the weather is wet. \nDogs: As there are some significant challenges for dogs – gullies and livestock – this walk is not recommended for dogs. \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-peter-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260831T131937Z CREATED:20260812T093125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T131937Z UID:16400-1790679600-1790765999@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Middleton in Teesdale – Romaldkirk to Cotherstone circular Jamie Tue 29th  September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Middleton in Teesdale – Romaldkirk to Cotherstone circular \nTue 29th  September 2026 \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: \nStarting at Romaldkirk\, walking along the Teesdale Way to Cotherstone then back to Romaldkirk along the Teesdale Railway path. The route is relatively flat\, mainly following the river and the old railway. \nDate:  Tuesday 15th September 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                      Estimated finish time:  13.00p.m. \nDistance c. 5 miles                          Height gain: relatively flat \nLeader: Jamie                                     Contact details: 07850 068208 \n  \nStarting Point:  On entering Romaldkirk you pass the church on your right and the road turns sharp right. The best place to park is to go straight ahead at this corner and park on the verge. \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NY 995\,221 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: Pleasant mix of easy tracks mainly following the Teesdale Way. \nToilets: Middleton in Teesdale. \nEquipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks\, waterproofs\, small snack and drink.  Walking sticks would be useful if the weather is wet. \nDogs: Ok for small dogs on a lead in some places – several stiles may be difficult for large dogs. \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-jamie-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260923T081351Z CREATED:20260812T093311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T081351Z UID:16402-1791284400-1791370799@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Frosterley - Coves Farm Circular DESCRIPTION:  Tue 6 October 2026 \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: A circular walk encompassing farmsteads to the south of Frosterley. \nDate:  Tuesday 6th October 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                      Estimated finish time:  13:15p.m. \nDistance c. 6 miles                          Height gain: 600ft \nLeader: Peter                        Contact details: 07970 728007 \n  \nMeeting point: Frosterley Station car park. \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nDifficulty:  Moderate\, with a steady height gain of 600 feet.  \nTerrain: Country paths\, farm tracks\, open pasture\, public roads\, Stiles and gates. Cows and calves were present in one field\, during the recce walk. However they can be bypassed. Bearing that in mind the walk is suitable for dogs on leads. Please note\, one farmyard\, the route passes through\, contains at least 20 working curs. They are kenneled or tied up but noisy.  \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/walk-kevin-trudy-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260817T181355Z CREATED:20260812T093419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T181355Z UID:16404-1792494000-1792580399@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Cowshill Circular - via Sedling Rake\, Newhouse & the Weardale Way Tue 20th October 2026 (Mike) DESCRIPTION:Cowshill Circular – via Sedling Rake\, Newhouse & the Weardale Way \nTue 20th October 2026 \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: \nFrom the car park we will walk up the track towards Burtree Pasture Mine. Turning E opposite the former mine manager’s house we will then follow a rough track\, steep in places\, alongside the worked-out Sedling Vein onto Sedling Rake. The track ascends rapidly and\, in clear weather\, there are good views looking back towards Killhope and over Burnhope Reservoir. This section of the walk is the former lead ore carriage route from the mine to Rookhope Smelt Mill. The track over Sedling Rake pools water in places so we may need to cross some boggy ground here. On reaching the Ireshopeburn – Rookhope road we will turn south and use this quiet road\, with splendid views of the dale\, to descend to Newhouse and the River Wear. The final section of the walk is a pleasant stroll upstream following the Weardale Way via West Blackdene & Wearhead until we reach Burtreeford Bridge and then cut across to return to the car park at Wearhead. \n  \nUnfortunately\, there are no convenient short-cuts although it would be possible to walk up onto Sedling Rake and return by the same route to the car park for anyone preferring a shorter walk. \n  \nDate:  Tuesday 20th October 2026 \nStart time: 10.00am                      Estimated finish time:  13:00p.m. \nDistance c. 6 miles          Height gain: 276m (mostly at the beginning of the walk) \nLeader: Mike                                      Contact details: 07889 508817 \nStarting Point:  Public car park near the Cowshill Hotel on the A689 near the B6295 junction. \nWhat3Words: nipped.nightlife.tidying \nOS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31 NY 856\,405 \nWalks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution. \nTerrain: Mix of open moorland\, farmland\, track and quiet country roads. \nToilets: Wearhead. \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/walk-mike-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTSTAMP:20260812T093518Z CREATED:20260812T093518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T093518Z UID:16406-1793703600-1793789999@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Walk - Bill Details to follow DESCRIPTION:Walk – Bill Details to follow URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-bill-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20260812T094112Z CREATED:20260812T094112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T094112Z UID:16416-1794913200-1794999599@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Walk - Tim Details to follow DESCRIPTION:Walk – Tim Details to follow URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-tim-details-to-follow-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203 DTSTAMP:20260812T093712Z CREATED:20260812T093712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T093712Z UID:16410-1796122800-1796209199@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Walk - Richard Details to follow DESCRIPTION:Walk – Richard Details to follow URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-richard-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217 DTSTAMP:20260812T093818Z CREATED:20260812T093818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T093818Z UID:16412-1797332400-1797418799@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Walk - William Details to follow DESCRIPTION:Walk – William Details to follow URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-william-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTSTAMP:20260812T093944Z CREATED:20260812T093944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T093944Z UID:16414-1798542000-1798628399@weardale.uk SUMMARY:Walk - David Details to follow DESCRIPTION:Walk – David Details to follow URL:https://weardale.uk/event/walk-david-details-to-follow/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR