Durham’s Countryside Service

Guided Walks ProgrammeApril - September 2014

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County Durham’s beautiful countryside is home to a massive variety of plants and animals and the area has a fascinating historical andgeological heritage come and explore with us.

We have walks to suit everyone; from short, easy walks to long, hardhikes all are welcome. No need to book, unless otherwise statedsimply turn up and enjoy.

Walks by themeCreative walks art, photography, writing

April 1, 12, 26May 17, 24, 27June 8, 21, 24July 19Sept 13, 27, 30

Geology walksApril 9, 13, 20, 23May 4, 21June 1, 8, 15, 29July 2, 6, 12, 27Aug 3, 6, 10, 17Sept 14, 21, 24

Local history walks including Archive office toursApril 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 30May 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 30, 31June 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 26, 27, 28July 6, 8, 10, 11, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30Aug 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29Sept 3, 9, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29

Nature walksApril 20, 21, 23, 27, 30May 5, 10, 14, 18, 24, 25, 31June 1, 5, 8, 15, 22, 28, 29July 9, 12, 13, 15, 20, 23, 27Aug 9, 10, 25Sept 17, 20, 28, 29

Walks by lengthEasy access suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairsApril 24,May 27June 26Aug 28

Short walks under 4 milesApril 1, 12, 17, 26May 10, 17, 20, 24, 27, 29June 8, 17, 21, 24July 8, 15, 19, 26, 29Aug 10, 12, 19Sept 9, 13, 23, 25, 27, 29

Mid length between 4 and 7 milesApril 2, 10, 13, 20May 4, 8, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30June 1, 6, 15, 29July 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 20, 27Aug 3, 7, 15, 17, 21, 22, 28Sept 12, 14, 20, 27, 28

Longer 8 miles or overApril 4, 5, 9, 18, 21, 23, 24, 27, 30May 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 14, 21, 31June 4, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 19, 27, 28July 2, 5, 6, 9, 13, 23, 25, 30Aug 1, 2, 6, 9, 13, 24, 25, 27, 29Sept 3, 6, 13, 17, 21, 24, 26, 29

1 Imperial or metric? To convert miles into kilometres, multiply by 1.6

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VILLAGE/TOWNSuitable for most levels of fitness. Short walks mainly on surfacedpaths or pavements.EASYCountry walk suitable for most levels of fitness. Good paths.Relatively flat. Possibly a few stiles.MEDIUMCountry walk suitable for people of average fitness. Comfortablewalking in undulating landscapes, avoiding strenuous climbs.Some stiles. Boots essential.HARDRequires a good level of fitness. Walks with steep or strenuousclimbs or rough moorland. Boots essential.LONGRequires a good level of fitness. Typical country walk which issuitable for people who can manage distance (over 8m). Seeaccompanying grades for information. Boots essential.OPEN ACCESSNot on Public Rights of Way. Walk may have extra hard elements,terrain may be difficult, unsurfaced and sometimes through heather.No dogs.

Costs£4 All walkers. Free Under 5’s and carers accompanying a disabled person. £10 Family ticket (2 adults, up to 3 children under 12)

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Estimated timingsDuration of the walk is a guide only. Pace depends on numberand fitness of the group and weather conditions. Leader will adaptthe walk to suit the pace of the slowest participant. All walks arecircular unless otherwise stated.

Clothing/SmokingBoots and waterproofs are advisable on all walks. Jeans are notappropriate. Walks are non-smoking.

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DogsDogs are allowed on walks, unless otherwise stated. Must be wellbehaved, active and kept on a short fixed lead. Route may belong and over steep ground with stiles to cross. Dogs remainresponsibility of the owner. We reserve the right to refuse yourdog onto the walk.

Getting there Map references - six figure references indicate the starting pointof the walk. They can be used to find a place on a 1:50 000 or1:25 000 Ordnance Survey map. For instructions on reading gridreferences see map or go to www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

PostcodesNearest postcodes are included but they may not be the exactstart location. Some locations are remote and postcode givenmay be some distance away. Consult a map as well. If you arereading this online, follow the link GM (Google Maps link tonearest postcode).

AprilTues 1 April 10am 2hrPhotography walk: Sinister DurhamPhilip Nixon - PhotographerStart: Londonderry statue, Market Place,Durham City, off A690. DH1 3UJ. GR NZ274426 Map 88/308Buses:Any bus or train to Durham

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Wed 2 April 10am 3hr West Auckland: no need of a watchDerek S Newby - Local HistorianStart: Park on minor road north ofLloyds/Hollands lawnmower/tractor centre,close to the new West Auckland bypassroundabout, off A688, signed to St Helen’sIndustrial Estate. DL14 9AX. GR NZ195269 Map 92/305 Bus:Any bus to St Helen Auckland

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Fri 4 April 10.30am 6hr On the edge - Chop Hardy andPedham’s OakBrian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Roadside outside EdmundbyersChurch, Church Lane, Edmundbyers,between B6306 and B6278. DH8 9NQ. GR NZ015499 Map 87/307Bus: No suitable service

10 miles

Sat 5 April 10am 5.5hr Waldridge Fell and No PlaceSteve Shippen - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: First car park on left from WaldridgeVillage, behind St Barnabas’ nursery. DH23RY. GR NZ253496 Map 88/308Bus:Go North East x25

11 miles

Wed 9 April 10.30am 6hrTeesdale fellwalkingMike Knipe - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Bowlees picnic area (charge forparking), Newbiggin-in-Teesdale, off B6277.DL12 0XE. GR NY908283 Map 92/OL31- OL19Bus: No suitable service

11 miles

Thurs 10 April 11am 4hrAycliffe ambleDara Dastur - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Aycliffe Village Green, The Green,Aycliffe Vilage. DL5 6LX. GR NZ284225 Map 93/305Bus:Arriva 8, 21Walk, exercise, lunch, cost

7 miles

Sat 12 April 10am 3hr Creative writing: Pens and swordsChris Robinson - WriterSee notes on p2 for equipment needed.Start:Outside Durham University BotanicGardens, Hollingside Lane entrance, DurhamCity. Park in Hollingside Lane only. DH1 3TN.GR NZ274408 Map 88/308Bus:Arriva 6, Go Northern x21

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photographybring a camera, walk may becancelled in heavy rain

map and compass skills

sketch - bring sketch pad, pen, pencil,colours, walk may be cancelled in heavy rain

creative writing - bring pen and notebook

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little legs, big fun family walkespecially suitable for families

easy accesssuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs

no dogs allowed

packed lunch needed

charge for event

Google Maps link (To the nearestpostcode)

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Car parkingIf the start is not a car park, ensure parkingdoes not create a hazard and does notobstruct entrances or other traffic. Pleasecar share or use public transport whereverpossible.

Public transportServices shown are those which canrealistically be used to reach the start.Check before travelling. Help with journeyplanning - from Traveline on 0871 200 2233or www.jplanner.travelinenortheast.info

Severe weather In severe weather conditions, contact us tosee if the walk is going ahead (phone ismonitored outside of office hours) or go toFacebook/Durham-Countryside-Volunteers

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Sun 13 April 11am 5.5hrHarehope Quarry to PikestoneFell: north edge John Burgess - Geologist and NaturalHistorianStart: Harehope Quarry car park (with kindpermission), on A689 Frosterley. DL13 2SG.GR NZ037364 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

6 miles

Thurs 17 April 11am 3hrLittle Legs: Big Fun family walkWalking, games, trails and quizzes. Age 6+accompanied by adults. £3 child, adults freeStart: Neptune statue, Market Place, DurhamCity, off A690. DH1 3UJ. GR NZ274426 Map 88/308Buses:Any bus or train to Durham

4.5 miles

Fri 18 April 10.30am 5.5hrPennypie and the Carriers WayBrian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Blanchland main car park (smallcharge), Blanchland, off B6306. DH8 9ST. GR NY964504 Map 87/307Bus: No suitable service

10 miles

Sun 20 April 11am 5.5hrTilting at windmills in coalmeasure country John Burgess - Geologist and NaturalHistorianStart:Opposite Village Hall, East Hedleyhope,1 mile south of B6301. DL13 4PT. GRNZ156402 Map 88/307Bus: No suitable service

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Mon 21 April 10am 6.5hrDeepdale and two disused railway linesIan Gray - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Post Office, Galgate, Barnard Castle.DL12 8BE. GR NZ049166 Map 92/OL31Bus:Any bus to Barnard Castle

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Wed 23 April 10am 5hrPanoramic views of southwestDurham Derek S Newby - Local HistorianFollowed by an optional guided tour of theLocomotion Railway Museum. Start: Locomotion main car park, directly infront of Museum, off Dale Road, Shildon. DL4 2RE.GR NZ238256 Map 93/305Bus:Any bus to Redworth Road or any bus ortrain to Shildon then walk

8 mile

Thurs 24 April 11am 4hrWolsingham and Tunstall reservoir David and Fiona Eltringham - VoluntaryCountryside RangersStart: Demesne Mill picnic area, Uppertown,Wolsingham on B6296. DL13 3DB. GR NZ076375 maps 87-92/OL31-07 Bus: No suitable service

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How to claim your freeparking and drinkPrior to walk, meet steward at parkingmachine hut next to the Visitor Centre to collect free parking pass. Spend £3 in café after walk and get afree hot drink - show walk card.

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AprilSun 4 May 11am 5.5hrSt John’s Chapel to Slitt wood John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart:Meet opposite Town Hall, St John’sChapel, off A689. DL13 1QF. GR NY885379 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

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Mon 5 May 10am 6hrThe Butterstone and Cotherstone Ian Gray - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Post Office, Galgate, Barnard Castle.DL12 8BE. GR NZ049166 Map 92/OL31Bus: Any bus to Barnard Castle

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Thurs 8 May 11am 4hrA walk in upper TeesdaleDara Dastur - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Car park at Hanging Shaw, near ForestSchool, Forest-in-Teesdale, on B6277. DL12 0HA. GR NY867298 Map 91/ OL31Bus: No suitable service

7 miles

Sat 10 May 1.30pm 2.5hr Tree spotting in spring Alan Rose - Naturalist and GeographerStart: Houghall Woods parking area, nearsign for The Pump House restaurant on A177.DH1 3PJ. GR NZ286411 Map 88/308 Bus:Any bus to Shincliffe Rose Tree

2 miles

Sat 10 & Sun 11 May 10am-3pmWhere am I? Where am I going?Beginner’s guide to maps andcompasses Day 1 - theory and practical, Day 2 - 6 milepractical in a Weardale location. Course costis £30. Booking only: call 03000 264 589during office hours.

Sun 11 May 10am 4.5hrCoal and rail at BeamishEric Borley - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Eden Place picnic area, Beamish, offA693. DH9 0RG. GR NZ220537 Map 88/308Bus:Go Northern 8, 28, 28a, 78a, 128

8 miles

Wed 14 May 10.15am 6.5hrTeesdale Way: Piercebridge to BlackwellBill Gallon - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Car park at northeast end ofPiercebridge, near phone box, off B6275. DL2 3SL. GR NZ211159 Map 93/304Bus:Arriva 75, 76

13 miles

Sat 17 May 10am 2hrArt walk: Low Burnhall wood Sophy Nixon - ArtistSee notes on p2www.durhamartwalks.tumblr.comStart: Low Burnhall Wood car park, concealedentrance immediately off Cock o’ the northroundabout heading towards Durham onA177. DH1 3SX. GR NZ269390 Map 88/308Bus:Arriva 6, 7, Go North East X21

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Sun 18 May 11am 4hrBrusselton Wood/Shawbrow HillIan Gray - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Locomotion car park ‘A’, off RedworthRoad, Shildon. DL4 1PQ. GR NZ231256Map 93/305Bus: Any bus to Redworth Road

7.5 miles

Tues 20 May 6.30pm 2hrIntroduction to history of DurhamDavid Butler - Local HistorianStart:Outside Castle Gateway, PalaceGreen, Durham City. DH1 3EQ. GR NZ273423 Map 88/308Bus: Any bus or train to Durham

2 miles

Wed 21 May 10am 6hr To the end of the Durham Escarpment Derek S Newby - Local HistorianFollowed by optional tour of the Museum. Start: Locomotion main car park, directly infront of Museum, off Dale Road, Shildon. DL42RE. GR NZ238256 Map 93/ 305Bus:Any bus to Redworth Road

10 miles

Fri 23 May 10am 4.5hr A walk from Willington Walter Taylor - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:War Memorial car park, Willington, onA690. DL15 0BG. GR NZ205348 Map 93/305Bus:Any bus to Willington

7 miles

Sat 24 May 10am 3hrCreative writing: Bishop MiddlehamChris Robinson - Writer. See notes on p2Start:Meet outside St Michael’s Church,Church Street, Bishop Middleham (park withconsideration in village). DL17 9AF. GR NZ327312 Map 93/305. Bus: Scarlet Band 33

3.5 miles

Sat 24 May 10.30am 4hrShincliffe, Old Durham, HoughallDave Drinkwater - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Lay-by at High Shincliffe (old route ofA177), off A177. DH1 2PE. GR NZ294401 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus to High Shincliffe

7.5 miles

Sun 25 May 10am 4hr Birds of the Skerne Valley John Olley - Countryside RangerStart: Visitor Centre, Hardwick Park, on A177on west side of Sedgefield. TS21 2DN. (see p2 for free parking offer). GR NZ346287 Map 93/305 Bus:Any bus to Sedgefield, then walk

6 miles

Tues 27 May 10am 2hrBeginners ‘point and shoot’ photography walk: Hardwick Philip Nixon - PhotographerStart: Visitor Centre, Hardwick Park, on A177on west side of Sedgefield. TS21 2DN. See p2 for free parking offer. GR NZ346287 Map 93/305 Bus:Any bus to Sedgefield, then walk

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Thurs 1 May 10.30am 4hr Footsteps from Ferryhill Dave Drinkwater - Voluntary Countryside RangerOptional pub lunch after walkStart: Car park of ‘The Old Mill Inn’ pub (withpermission), Thinford Road, Metal Bridge.DH6 5NX. Accessed off A688 from west orA177 from east. GR NZ302351 Map 93/305Bus: Scarlet Band 112

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Fri 2 May 10.30am 6hr‘I see no ships’ - Shipmasters Hilland Allendale CottagesBrian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Car park opposite Derwentcote IronFurness, west of Hamsterley Mill, on A694,NE17 7RS GR NZ130562 Map 88/307Bus: Go Northern 45, 46

10 miles

Sat 3 May 10am 6hrElephant treesSteve Shippen - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Demesne Mill picnic area, Uppertown,Wolsingham on B6296. DL13 3DB. GR NZ076375 Map 92/OL31 Bus: No suitable service

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Thurs 24 April 6pm 1.5hr Your County Record Office: an introduction to archives, familyand local historywww.durhamrecordoffice.org.ukStart:Public entrance, County Hall, DurhamCity, off A691. DH1 5TP. GR NZ267435 Map 88/308Bus: Train to Durham or bus to County Hall

Sat 26 April 7.30pm 1.5hrArt walk: Drawing in the darknessSophy Nixon - ArtistSee notes on p2 for equipment needed, plusa torch. www.durhamartwalks.tumblr.comStart: St Oswald’s Church, Church St, off NewElvet, Durham City. DH1 3DQ. GR NZ276419 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham, or bus toChurch St

2 miles

Sun 27 April 10am 5hrDurham woodlands - old and newDavid Butler - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Sunderland Bridge, old road over RiverWear, Croxdale, off B6300. DH6 5JL. GR NZ265377 Map 93/305Bus:Go North East x21, Arriva 6, 7

9.5 miles

Wed 30 April 10am 6hrLambton heritage and PenshawMonumentNeville McDonnell - Vol Countryside RangerStart: Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre (kindpermission of Durham Wildlife Trust), off theB1284 roundabout. Signposted from A690.DH4 6PU. GR NZ325485 Map 88/ 308Bus: Call Traveline 0871 200 2233

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Thurs 29 May 11am 3hrLittle Legs: Big Fun family walkWalking, games, trails and quizzes. Age 6+accompanied by adults. £3 child, adults free.Start: Neptune statue, Market Place,DurhamCity, off A690. DH1 3UJ. GR NZ274426 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

4.5 miles

Fri 30 May 10.30am 4hr‘Browney Points’ Hurbuck to Lanchester Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Lay-by at Hurbuck Cottages,signpostedfrom A691 near Lanchester. DH7 0RJ. GR NZ133485 Map 88/307Bus:Go North East 15a

7 miles

Sat 31 May 10am 6hrBishop Middleham and Fishburn Neville McDonnell - Vol. Countryside RangerStart: Visitor Centre, Hardwick Park, on A177on west side of Sedgefield. TS21 2DN. See p2 for free parking offer. GR NZ346287 Map 93/05 Bus: Any bus to Sedgefield, then walk

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Sun 1 June 11am 6hrCronkley Fell in Teesdale John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart: Car park at Hanging Shaw, nr Forest School, Forest-in-Teesdale, on B6277. DL12 0HA.GR NY867298 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

7 miles

Wed 4 June 10am 6.5hrFriends, Romans and Railways Mike Knipe - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Locomotion car park ‘A’, off RedworthRoad, Shildon. DL4 1PQ. GR NZ229256 Map 93/305Bus:Any bus to Redworth Road or any bus ortrain to Shildon then walk

13 miles

Thurs 5 June 11am 4.5hr St John’s Chapel and CowshillDavid and Fiona Eltringham - VCRsStart:Cattle market, St John’s Chapel, off A689.DL13 1QF. GR NY886379 Map 92/OL31Bus:Weardale 101

8.5 miles

Fri 6 June 11am 4hrNorth Road, Flass Vale andDurham’s missing river Alan Rose - Naturalist and GeographerStart:Outside The Gates shopping centre,North Road entrance, Durham City. DH1 4SL. Park in any city centre car park. GR NZ273424 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

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Sun 8 June 10am 3hrCreative writing: Write Out - EasingtonChris Robinson - WriterSee notes on p2 for equipment needed.Start:Outside of Village Inn, SunderlandRoad, junction of B1432 & B1283, EasingtonVillage. GR NZ416435. SR8 3AT. Map 88/308Bus:Arriva 24

3.5 miles

Sun 8 June 11am 6hrHigh PenninesIan Findlay - NaturalistStart: Cow Green car park, 2½ miles west ofLangdon Beck, off B6277, Teesdale. DL12 0HX. GR NY811309 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

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Wed 11 June 10am 5hrStory of the Haggerleases branch line Derek S Newby - Local HistorianStart:Manor House Hotel car park (withpermission), West Auckland, off A68. DL14 9HW. GR NZ179263 Map 93/305Bus:Any bus to West Auckland

9.5 miles

Fri 13 June 10.30am 4.5hrBanks and Braes of Bonny Derwent Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Allensford picnic area, west car park, offA68 north of Castleside. DH8 9BA. GR NZ078502 Map 88/307Bus: No suitable service

8 miles

Sat 14 June 10am 5.5hrDipton circular and Pontop PikeSteve Shippen - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Car park next to Collierley School,Dipton on A692. DH9 9DJ. GR NZ154537 Map 88/307Bus:Any bus to Dipton

10 miles

Sun 15 June 11am 5.5hrBotanical treasures:Thrislington and BishopMiddlehamJohn Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart: Road from Ferryhill to BishopMiddleham, opposite Hope House Farm atjunction with closed road. DL17 9DW. GR NZ322321 Map 93/305Bus: No suitable service

5 miles

Tues 17 Jun 6.30pm 2.5hr(Black) Diamonds are forever:Durham City and the coal industry David Butler - Local HistorianStart: Londonderry Statue, Market Place,Durham City, off A690. DH1 3UJ. GR NZ274426 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

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Thurs 19 June 10am 6hr Here we go around the holly bush(extended version)Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Malton picnic area, one mile southeastof Lanchester, off A691. DH7 0TH. GRNZ178464 Map 88/307Bus:Go North East 15,15a, then walk

10 miles

Sat 21 June 10am 2hr Art walk: Kepier wood Sophy Nixon - ArtistSee notes on p2 for equipment needed.www.durhamartwalks.tumblr.comStart: Kepier Wood car park, off Belmontflyover on A690. DH1 1HP. GR NZ291439 Map 88/308Bus:Go Northern x20, 220, 261

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Tues 24 June 10am 2hrPhotography walk: Old Durhamand the Nobby Stiles boathouse Philip Nixon - PhotographerStart: Baths Bridge, off Old Elvet, DurhamCity. DH1 3DA. GR NZ278425 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

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Thurs 26 June 6pm 1.5hrYour County Record Office: anintroduction to archives, familyand local historywww.durhamrecordoffice.org.ukStart: Public entrance, County Hall, DurhamCity, off A691. DH1 5TP. GR NZ267435 Map 88/308 Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

Fri 27 June 10.30am 4.5hr ‘Green around the gill’ - Rowley,Knitsley and Hown’s Gill Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Rowley Station picnic area on theWaskerley Way, off A68, south of Castleside.DH8 9AB. GR NZ086478 Map 88/307Bus:Go North East v8 to Castleside then walk

9 miles

Sat 28 June 10.30am 6hr Bowes Moor circularOpen Access for 5 miles, see p1Neville McDonnell - Vol Countryside RangerStart: Village Hall car park (small charge), ateastern end of Bowes Village, on GilmonbyRoad. DL12 9HU. GR NY996134 Map92/OL31-OL30Bus: No suitable service

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Sun 28 June 11am 5.5hrBotanical treasures: coastbetween Easington andHawthorn John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart: Easington Colliery Viewpoint car park,at sharp bend at bottom of Seaside Lane,Easington Colliery, signed off B1283. SR8 3RU. GR NZ439440 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus to Easington Colliery

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Sun 13 July 10.30am 6hrCoastal footpath walkNiall Benson - Heritage Coast Officer Return journey by mini-bus. Booking only, call:03000 26 8131 during office hours.

9 miles

Tues 15 July 11am 3hr Marbled white butterflies, flowersand dragonflies of Wingate QuarryGary Whitton - Countryside RangerStart:Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reservecar park, on B1278 between Thornleyroundabout and Trimdon. TS29 6NT. GR NZ371373 Map 93/305Bus: No suitable service

2 miles

Wed 16 July 10am 5hrObelisks and observatories Derek S Newby - Local HistorianStart:Meet outside of the Town Hall, BishopAuckland. Park in any town centre car park.DL14 7NP. GR NZ211301 Map 93/305Bus: Any bus or train to Bishop Auckland

7 miles

Fri 18 July 10am 4.5hrSaunter south of SedgefieldWalter Taylor - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Side road off A689, near the ServiceStation, south of Sedgefield. TS21 2JX.GR NZ364283 Map 93/305Bus: Arriva 21 to stops on A177 or any busto Sedgefield then walk

7 miles

Sat 19 July 10am 2hrArt walk: Durham Sophy Nixon - ArtistSee notes on p2 for equipment needed.www.durhamartwalks.tumblr.comStart: Neptune Statue, Market Place,Durham City, off A690. DH1 3UJ. GR NZ274426 Map 88/308Bus: Any bus or train to Durham

7 miles

Sun 20 July 11am 4.5hrMiddridge Grange and Locomotion Ian Gray - Voluntary Countryside RangerIncludes tour of Locomotion MuseumStart: Newton Aycliffe Railway Station,Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe. DL5 6UR.GR NZ266243 Map 93/305Bus: Arriva 5

7 miles

Wed 23 July 10.30am 6hrBaldersdale’s twin peaksOpen Access for 5 miles, see notes on p1.Neville McDonnell - Vol Countryside RangerStart: Balderhead Reservoir northern carpark, near Sleetburn Farm, approach fromRomaldkirk on B6277 via Hunderthwaite.DL12 9UX. GR NY928187 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

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Fri 25 July 10.30am 5hrLintz, Mountsett and FriarsideBrian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Lay-by next to Lintzford Garden Centre,Lintzford, southwest of Rowlands Gill on A694.NE39 1DG. GR NZ148570 Map 88/307Bus:Go Northern 45, 46

8 miles

Sat 26 July 2pm 1.5hrRound Bernard’s backyard: thehistoric centre of Barnard CastleChris Wiltsher - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Post Office, Galgate, Barnard Castle.DL12 8BE. GR NZ049166 Map 92/OL31Bus:Any bus to Barnard Castle

2 miles

Sun 27 July 11am 5.5hrCockfield Fell and the upperGaunless Valley John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart: Village Hall, Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle,off B6282. DL13 5PL. GR NZ104258 Map 92/305Bus: No suitable service

6 miles

Tues 29 July 6.30pm 2.5hrDurham Railtrail David Butler - Local HistorianStart:Grass area opposite 32 Old Elvet,Durham City. DH1 3HN. GR NZ279423 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

2.5 miles

Wed 30 July 10.30am 5hrEast Durham trilogy: Meanderingaround Murton Dave Drinkwater - Vol Countryside RangerStart:West end of Dalton Park, near toMcDonalds, on B1285, just off A19 Murton.SR7 9HU. GR NZ401468 Map 88/308Bus: Any bus to Dalton Park

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Wed 2 July 10am 7hrHigh Cup Nick Mike Knipe -Volun Countryside RangerStart: Cow Green car park, 2½ miles west ofLangdon Beck, off B6277, Teesdale. DL120HX. GR NY811309 Map 92/OL19-OL31Bus: Hodgsons 73

14 miles

Sat 5 July 10am 6hrCausey Arch and Beamish Steve Shippen - Vol Countryside RangerStart: Causey Arch picnic area, on west sideof A6076, near Stanley. NE16 5EJ. GR NZ205562 Map 88/308Bus:Go North East x30, x31 Causey Arch Inn

11.5 miles

Sun 6 July 11am 6hrClockwise from St John’s Chapelto Burnhope reservoir John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart:Meet opposite Town Hall, St John’sChapel, off A689. DL13 1QF. GR NY885379 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

8 miles

Tues 8 July 6.30pm 2.5hrIndustrious Durham:the city’s past industries David Butler - Local HistorianStart: Londonderry Statue, Market Place,Durham City, off A690. DH1 3UJ. GR NZ274426 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

2.5 miles

Wed 9 July 10.15am 6.5hrEast of Eggleston Bill Gallon - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Meet outside the Three Tuns publichouse, Eggleston. DL12 0AH. GR NY999238 Map 92/OL31Bus: Scarlet Band 95, 96

12 miles

Thurs 10 July 11am 4hrDipton and Derwentcote David and Fiona Eltringham - Voluntary Countryside RangersStart: Car park next to Collierley School,Dipton on A692. DH9 9DJ. GR NZ154537 Map 88/307Bus:Any bus to Dipton

7.5 miles

Fri 11 July 10.30am 3.5 hr Foxholes and the Horsleyhopes Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Watergate picnic area, on Stanhoperoad, ¼ mile from Castleside crossroads.DH8 9AP. GR NZ078484 Map 88/307Bus:Go North East v8 to Castleside, walk

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Sat 12 July 2pm 3hrBowlees and River Tees Ian Findlay - NaturalistStart:Bowlees picnic area (small parkingcharge), near Newbiggin-in-Teesdale, off B6277.DL12 0XE. GR NY908283 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

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AugustFri 1 Aug 10am 5.5hrA tale of two reservoirs - Smiddy Shaw and Tunstall Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Waskerley Station picnic area,Waskerley village, off Castleside to Stanhoperoad. DH8 9DZ. GR NZ051454 Map 87/307Bus: No suitable service

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Sat 2 Aug 9.30am 8hrBus and Boots walk: Cowshill to Stanhope Steve Shippen - Voluntary Countryside Ranger9.30am to catch 10am bus to Cowshill for areturn walk. Bus fare approx £3Start: Lay-by next to Stanhope bridge, onroad to Teesdale, B6278. DL13 2JR. GR NY985390 Map 92/OL31Bus:Weardale 101

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Sun 3 Aug 11am 5.5hrBoth sides of the Rookhope Valley John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart:Off minor road, southeast of cattle gridwhere signposted public footpath crossesroad, on the minor road southeast ofRookhope. Park with consideration. DL13 2AG. GR NY953404 Map 87/307Bus: No suitable service

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Wed 6 Aug 10am 6hrWeardale wander Mike Knipe - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Demesne Mill picnic area, Uppertown,Wolsingham on B6296. DL13 3DB. GR NZ076375 OS map 92-87/OL31-307Bus:Weardale 101

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Thurs 7 Aug 11am 3.5hrLittle Legs: Big Fun family walk Walking, games, trails and quizzes. Age 6+accompanied by adults. £3 child, adults freeStart: Car park next to Collierley School,Dipton on A692. DH9 9DA. GR NZ154537 Map 88/307Bus:Any bus to Dipton

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Sat 9 Aug 10am 6hrBlanchland Moor and Carriers’ WayOpen access for 5 miles, see notes on p1Neville McDonnell - Vol Countryside RangerStart: Blanchland main car park (smallcharge), Blanchland, off B6306. DH8 9ST.GR NY964504 Map 87/307.Bus: No suitable service

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Sun 10 Aug 2pm 3hrHigh Force and juniper woodland Ian Findlay - NaturalistStart: High Force car park (parking charge),Forest-in-Teesdale, on B6277. DL12 0XH. GR NY888285 Map 92/OL31 Bus: No suitable service

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Tues 12 Aug 2pm 2hr An old collieries walkMike Syer - P3 VolunteerRefreshments available in CommunityCentre after the walkStart: Bowburn Community Centre (withpermission), Durham Road, Bowburn A177.DH6 5AT. GR NZ307379 Map 93/305-308Bus: Arriva 56, 56a, 57, 57a, x1, ScarletBand 58, 58a

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Wed 13 Aug 10.30am 5hrEast Durham trilogy: Dalton, Dalden, Dawdon and a dene Dave Drinkwater - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Noses Point southern car park, nearSeaham Industrial estate, signed from A182,Seaham. SR7 7TT. GR NZ436478 Map 88/308Bus:Go North East 202, Pygalls 230

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Fri 15 Aug 10.30am 4.5hrWinston, Wycliffe and Whorlton -an alliterative walk Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Lay-by east of Winston on A67. DL2 3QG. GR NZ147171 Map 92/304Bus: Arriva 75, 76

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Sun 17 Aug 11am 5.5hrLead mining relics of UpperDerwent Valley John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart: Baybridge car park, ½ mile west ofBlanchland on B6306. DH8 9UB. GR NY957499 Map 87/307Bus: No suitable service

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Tues 19 Aug 6.30pm 2hr‘Half church of God, half castle‘gainst the Scot’: Durham City’sdefences David Butler - Local HistorianStart:Outside Castle Gateway, PalaceGreen, Durham City. DH1 3EQ. GR NZ273423 Map 88/308Bus: Any bus or train to Durham

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Thurs 21 Aug 10.30am 4.5hr Muggleswick and the threeCurricks Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Roadside verge in Muggleswick Village,near Dyke House. DH8 9DH.GR NZ045488 Map 87/07Bus: No suitable service

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Fri 22 Aug 10am 4.5hrRailways, a reservoir and other revelations Walter Taylor - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart:Masonic Hall car park, opposite theCastle Eden Inn, off B1281, Castle Eden.TS27 4SD. GR NZ423375 Map 93/306Bus:Go North East 206. Subject to change,check before travelling

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Sun 24 Aug 10am 5hrSir Walter Scott’s Rokeby: a literary walkDavid Butler - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Entrance to Bowes Museum, Newgate,Barnard Castle. DL12 8NP GR NZ055163 Map 92/OL31Bus:Any bus to Barnard Castle

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Mon 25 Aug 10am 5.5hrTale of three viaducts Ian Gray – Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Post Office, Galgate, Barnard Castle.DL12 8BE. GR NZ049166 Map 92/OL31Bus:Any bus to Barnard Castle

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Wed 27 Aug 10.30am 5hrEast Durham trilogy: EasingtonColliery, coast and Hawthorn Dene Dave Drinkwater - Vol Countryside RangerStart: Easington Colliery Viewpoint car park, atsharp bend at bottom of Seaside Lane,Easington Colliery, signed off B1283. SR8 3RU. GR NZ439440 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus to Easington Colliery

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Thurs 28 Aug 11am 3.5hr Little Legs: Big Fun family walk Walking, games, trails and quizzes. Age 6+accompanied by adults. £3 child, adults freeStart: Causey Arch picnic area, on west sideof A6076, near Stanley. NE16 5EJ. GR NZ205562 Map 88/308Bus:Go North East x30, x31 Causey Arch Inn

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Thurs 28 Aug 6pm 1.5hrYour County Record Office: anintroduction to archives, familyand local historywww.durhamrecordoffice.org.ukStart: Public entrance, County Hall, DurhamCity, off A691. DH1 5TP. GR NZ267435 OS map 88/308 Bus: Train to Durham or bus to County Hall

Fri 29 Aug 10.30am 4.5hrOff to a Winning startBrian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Car park behind Co-op, NewhouseRoad, Esh Winning. DH7 9JX. GR NZ191417 Map 88/308Bus:Arriva 43, WMS 52, 725

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Wed 3 Sept 10am 6.5hrA look at the Castle Eden LineBill Gallon - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Side road off A689, near the ServiceStation, south of Sedgefield. TS21 2JX. GR NZ364283 Map 93/305Bus:Arriva 21 to stops on A177 or any bus toSedgefield then walk

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Sat 6 Sept 10am 5.5hrsConsett circularSteve Shippen - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Ebchester Station picnic area, offB6309, Ebchester. DH8 0SU. GR NZ107548 Map 88/307Bus:Any bus to Ebchester, then walk

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Sat 6 & Sun 7 Sept 10am-3pmWhere am I? Where am I going?Beginner’s guide to maps andcompasses Day 1 - theory and practical. Day 2 - 6 mile practical in a Weardale location.Course cost is £30. Booking only: call 03000 264 589 office hours.

Tues 9 Sept 6.30pm 2.5hrBridges and Mills: crossing and using the RiverWear in Durham CityDavid Butler - Local HistorianStart: Londonderry Statue, Market Place,Durham City, off A690. DH1 3UJ. GR NZ274426 Map 88/308Bus:Any bus or train to Durham

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Fri 12 Sept 10.30am 4hr The industrial past of Salters GateBrian Page and Dave Liddle - Voluntary Countryside RangersStart:Waskerley Station picnic area,Waskerley village, off Castleside to Stanhoperoad. DH8 9DZ. GR NZ051454 Map 87/307Bus: No suitable service

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Sat 13 Sept 10am 4.5hrCoal and rail at Beamish Eric Borley - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Eden Place picnic area, Beamish, offA693. DH9 0RG. GR NZ220537 Map 88/308Bus:Go Northern 8, 28, 28a, 78a, 128

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Sat 13 Sept 10am 2hrArt walk: Hardwick Park Sophy Nixon - ArtistSee notes on p2 for equipment needed andfree parking offer.www.durhamartwalks.tumblr.comStart: Visitor Centre, Hardwick Park, on A177on west side of Sedgefield. TS21 2DN. GR NZ346287 Map 93/305 Bus:Any bus to Sedgefield, then walk

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Sun 14 Sept 11am 5.5hrWest of Stanhope: a walk in the parkJohn Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart: Meet by Fossil Tree, Market Place,Stanhope, on A689. DL13 2TS. GR NY996391 Map 92 & 87/OL31Bus: No suitable service

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Wed 17 Sept 10am 6hrParadise regainedNeville McDonnell - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Car park on West Green, West Auckland,off A68. DL14 9HJ. GR NZ182263 Map 92/305Bus:Arriva 6, Scarlet Band 85

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Sat 20 Sept 10am 4.5hrHistoric places along the RiverWear: Bishop Auckland to Witton-le-Wear Derek S Newby - Local HistorianIncludes a stop at Low Barnes tea room Start: Meet outside of Escomb Church,Escomb. DL14 7SY. GR NZ189302 Map 93/305Bus:Arriva 86

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Sun 21 Sept 11am 6hrUphill and down dale: Frosterley and Stanhope John Burgess - Geologist and Natural HistorianStart: Meet by Fossil Tree, Market Place,Stanhope, on A689. DL13 2TS. GR NY996391 Map 92-87/OL31Bus: No suitable service

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Tues 23 Sept 10am 2hrBeginners ‘point and shoot’Photography walk: Durham Philip Nixon - PhotographerStart: North door, Durham Cathedral, PalaceGreen, Durham City. DH1 3EQ. GR NZ273423 Map 88/308Bus: Cathedral Bus 40 to Palace Green orany bus or train to Durham

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Wed 24 Sept 10am 6hrA race around Baldersdale Mike Knipe- Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Balderhead Reservoir northern carpark, near Sleetburn Farm, approach fromRomaldkirk on B6277 via Hunderthwaite.DL12 9UX. GR NY928187 Map 92/OL31Bus: No suitable service

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Thurs 25 Sept 10.30am 3.5hrBrief encounters and a near missWalter Taylor - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Masonic Hall car park, opposite theCastle Eden Inn, off B1281, Castle Eden.TS27 4SD. GR NZ423375 Map 93/306Bus: Go North East 206. Subject to change, check before travelling

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Fri 26 Sept 10.30am 5hrA visit to Jeff and Deb Brian Page - Voluntary Countryside RangerStart: Blanchland main car park (smallcharge), Blanchland, off B6306. DH8 9ST.GR NY964504 Map 87/307.Bus: No suitable service

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Sat 27 Sept 10am 2hrArt walk: Low Burnhall wood Sophy Nixon - ArtistSee notes on p2 for equipment needed.www.durhamartwalks.tumblr.comStart: Low Burnhall Wood car park, concealedentrance immediately off Cock o’ the northroundabout heading towards Durham onA177. DH1 3SX. GR NZ269390 Map 88/308Bus:Arriva 6, 7, Go North East x21

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Sat 27 Sept 11am 3.5hr Little Legs: Big Fun family walk Walking, games, trails and quizzes. Age 6+accompanied by adults. Part of the NorthPennines Walking Festival. For more detailsand to book: email fotnp@hotmail.co.uk

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Sun 28 Sept Vintage Bus and Boots walk:Cotherstone to Middleton-in-Teesdale Ian Gray - Voluntary Countryside RangerCatch a ride on a vintage bus for a linear walkin Teesdale. Part of the North PenninesWalking Festival. For more details and tobook: email fotnp@hotmail.co.uk

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Mon 29 Sept 10am 6hrPark Head and StanhopeNeville McDonnell - Vol Countryside RangerPart of the North Pennines Walking Festival.For more details and to book, email: fotnp@hotmail.co.uk

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Tues 30 Sept 10am 2hrPhotography walk: Blanchland and Baybridge Philip Nixon - PhotographerPart of the North Pennines WalkingFestival. For more details and to book,email: fotnp@hotmail.co.uk

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