York

O- Over the Hill Walking Group

Walks of 6–8 miles, with particular reference to the seasons. Waterproofs, suitable footwear and packed lunch essential. The grid reference for parking is included in the programme of walks.

For the programme, see the Over the Hill website - link on the right. A new list is published in November; suggestions for walks and offers to lead are very welcome.

Our next walk is on Thursday, 12 March 2020

This is a moderate undulating walk, about 6 miles, from the Lord Stones Country Park, in the North Yorks Moors National Park (GR 523030).
It skirts the edge of Cringle Moor, following a lower path on the Cleveland Way, then a route along dales between the moors, over fields and through woodland.
Expect parts to be wet (poles advised) and there are some stiles. Refreshments afterwards in the on-site cafe.

Road route: A19 north from York, leave at the Cleveland Tontine for the A172 Stokesley Road. Turn right off this road after about 5 miles to Carlton in Cleveland, also signed for Lord Stones. Drive through Carlton Village and continue up Carlton Bank on the Chop Gate Road: the Lord Stones car park and cafe are slightly hidden on the left, (but signed on the right), just over the summit. (PC TS9 7JH).

Alternatively, via Helmsley, the B1257 to Chop Gate; turn left for the Carlton Road and the Lord Stones car park.

Programme of Walks 2020

Details of the walks – parking,length etc will be circulated nearer the date by email and via the Members Section of the York U3A website and the website: htpp://york-u3a-ramblers.weebly.com/overthehill.html. For further information contact the leader.