Houghton-le-Spring

Walking

Our Walkers Group Co-ordinator is Maria with walks organised by various members of the group on a fortnightly basis.
These walks take place on alternate Fridays starting at 11am
Usually 3 to 4 miles with an option sometimes for those who want a longer walk.
Dogs are not allowed on these walks.
If you would like to join this group, or just give it a try, please contact Maria in the first instance
Walks may need to be cancelled at short notice due to inclement weather so please check the website for updates

Future walks are listed on Events page, view the walking gallery here, or watch a video located at the foot of this page. * For more information please contact Maria by clicking on the link top right to send a message

Dates for your Diary
Fri Mar 29th Rainton Meadows with Mary
Meet 11am in the car park
Fri Apr 12th Malton Picnic Area to Hurbuck Cottages Lanchester with Lynda
Details to follow
Fri Jul 5th Richmond and Easby Abbey with Joan.
Take the A1 to Scotch Corner leaving the A1 at A66/A6108 exit
Then take 3rd exit onto A6108 to Richmond. Approaching Richmond turn left onto B6271 marked Easby Abbey. This road is Maison Dieu with free parking on the right. Park as close to the junction as you can. We meet here at 11am
We walk into Richmond for a riverside walk and those who wish can choose to walk around the Castle first then down to the riverside via steep steps but there is a handrail. We walk by the river to the station where there are toilets and refreshments. We continue to Easby Abbey a ruined Abbey on the banks of the River Swale and an old church which may be open to look around
A gradual incline brings us back to the main road and our cars
The walk is 4 miles and there are plenty of places to eat in Richmond

Click on a picture below to see it full-size with more details.

Lumley Castle Dene Walk

 

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