We arrived in Gilsland bright and early, ready for the Crammel Linn walk. First things first, Julie, Martin and Anne went directly to the House of Meg cafe for breakfast. The bacon sandwich was excellent and perfect fuel for a walk.
Continue reading “Crammel Linn Walk – 25th May 2019”Sutton Bank Recce – 19th May 2019
To round off the International Nordic walking day weekend we decided to take a look at the Sutton Bank walk. Anyone who has been to North Yorkshire is likely to be aware of Sutton Bank. Maybe even have memories of the car struggling up the steep road. The lake around Sutton Bank offers much more than you would normally see from the road.
Continue reading “Sutton Bank Recce – 19th May 2019”Happy Valley – 18th May 2019
Here we were at the Carey Burn Bridge. The start of the Happy Valley Walk. We were welcoming Matt and Garry on their first Strolls With Poles walk, after attending a training session, at Wallington recently. It was also great to see Ally again.
Continue reading “Happy Valley – 18th May 2019”Haltwhistle and Lambley Recce – 13th May 2019
It was a nice day and I fancied a long walk. We had an idea for a walk from Haltwhistle and one of the many books, that we have, had this one in it. It is a circular walk from Haltwhistle and of a reasonable length. So, it was perfect for a day walk.
Continue reading “Haltwhistle and Lambley Recce – 13th May 2019”The Wannie Line Recce – 23rd May 2019
It was a nice day and nothing much to do. So, after considering some the list of new walks that we have, Martin decided to take a look at the Wannie Line. Some of you might have already done a walk round here. It’s very popular with walking groups and is on National Trust land, the Wallington Estate to be specific.
Continue reading “The Wannie Line Recce – 23rd May 2019”Learn to Nordic Walk at Wallington – 12th May 2019
Our fourth training session at Wallington. Julie took the training. We started in the Visitors Centre, as usual, by introducing Strolls with Poles and Nordic Walking in general.
Continue reading “Learn to Nordic Walk at Wallington – 12th May 2019”Barnard Castle & Teesdale Way – 6th May 2019
We were at a loose end on Easter Monday, so we needed something to do. The weather forecast wasn’t too good, so higher level walks were discounted early. One option was a river walk from Barnard Castle, along the Teesdale Way. It looked reasonably easy and, even if it did rain, it wouldn’t be too bad. We picked Anne up and off we went.
Continue reading “Barnard Castle & Teesdale Way – 6th May 2019”Yeavering Bell – 11th May 2019
Another visit to Wooler for a lovely days walk out to Yeavering Bell. We have become regulars in Wooler over the past month so the routine was familiar. Meet in Wooler Common car park and go from there.
Continue reading “Yeavering Bell – 11th May 2019”Harbottle Wood – 5th May 2019
We met up at Holystone picnic area for our visit to Harbottle Wood. There was some confusion over the actual starting point and some arrived spot on 10am. It’s difficult to check the details these days when there is no phone reception in the area. No matter, as it was only a small group.
Continue reading “Harbottle Wood – 5th May 2019”Learn to Nordic Walk at Clara Vale – 4th 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. We were invited to demonstrate Nordic Walking and help people learn how to Nordic Walk here, at Clara Vale Village Hall. As part of this we were invited to have breakfast before the training session, so we did. While taking breakfast and drinking tea we met with the people who would be training with us.
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