Hulne Park was once the Percy family’s walled hunting ground and hunting still takes place today.
We welcomed two new walkers, Claire and Brian and welcomed back Annabelle.
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Holy Island – 18 July 2020
The Holy Island walk on the 18th July is the second walk around Holy Island this weekend. This time, we had a larger, but still great, group of walkers.
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The Holy Island walk on 17th July is the first of two walks around Holy Island on the same weekend. We had a small but great group of walkers for this Friday excursion.
Continue reading “Holy Island – 17 July 2020”The Wannie Line – 11 July 2020
The Wannie Line or what was once the Wansbeck Railway is a great walk. It is situated in the Wallington Estate and is mostly made up of permissive path, provided by Wallington.
Continue reading “The Wannie Line – 11 July 2020”Craster and Howick – 4 July 2020
The Craster and Howick walk is stunning. It has so many different parts to it. It starts off with a little nature reserve and then crosses fields, some with animals in. Eventually it returns to the coast, with smells of the sea and the sound of seabirds.
Continue reading “Craster and Howick – 4 July 2020”Getting back to Nordic Walking Beach Walk – 27 June 2020
The Getting Back to Nordic Walking Beach Walk was our first walk back together following the Covid-19 pandemic. When we asked everyone where they would like the first walk to be the answer was overwhelming. The beach at Cresswell.
Continue reading “Getting back to Nordic Walking Beach Walk – 27 June 2020”Nordic walking and mental health
During the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown, which resulted in the cessation of our walks, I have had a lot of time to think about my own mental health and, in turn, the mental health of others. Being outdoors, when you can, keeping busy and keeping in contact with friends and family, are all important.
Continue reading “Nordic walking and mental health”Our Walks
We hold many different types of walks/sessions and this blog will inform you as to the differences.
Continue reading “Our Walks”Nordic Walking at Clara Vale – 26th May 2019
Clara Vale is a small village close to Crawcrook. It used to be a pit village but the coal mine was demolished long ago. However, the community is still thriving. This is the second Nordic Walking training session that we have taught here, at Clara Vale Village Hall.
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The forecast for today’s walk was to be windy but dry. We all met at the Tourist Information Centre. We started with our warm up and set off.
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