Sunday Walks Programme

Darlington Ramblers Sunday Walks Progam - March 2026 - July 2026  -  

SUNDAY

Dear Darlington Ramblers Group members

The Darlington group committee have made some changes to the way we present our walks programmes. For people who have access to the internet, the simplest way to get full details of a group walk is to go to the Ramblers national website and search for Darlington group walks, or to use Google to search for you. Both will bring you to details of individual group walks, with links to future walks. Before confirming the way forward, the committee will contact all group members again for your comments.

The summary list of walks below shows walk titles, walk distances and gradings, and contact details of walk leaders. More information is provided on the Ramblers website (Darlington Group), refer link below or can be obtained from the walk leader.

Ramblers Membership is encouraged. - Please contact:- Paul Jackson 07704-930015 if any issues encountered

If intending to join the group at the walk start

location (see Ramblers site for full walk description) it is essential that you advise the walk leader in advance.

Also kindly be advised that these walks are regretfully not suitable for dogs.

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/.../ramblers.../darlington-group

Most of the walks listed below will meet at Vane Terrace at 9.30 am. Except Grewelthorpe (3 May) which will meet at Vane Terrace at 9.00 am.with a 10 am start the Hall Fall Car park.

Please find site info below for full walks listing / info

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/.../ramblers.../darlingt on-group

The summary list of walks below shows walk titles, walk distances and gradings, and contact details of walk leaders. More information is provided on the Ramblers website (Darlington Group), refer link below or can be obtained from the walk leader.

If you wish to join the group at the start of a walk please contact the walk leader prior to the walk. - Sorry dogs not allowed on all walks

Please find site info below for full walks listing / info

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/darlington-group

March 2026

1st      Startforth Village 8.5 miles, Leisurely

Leader: David Reed (07866 118929)

8th       Sockburn Loop 8.4 Miles, Moderate

Leader: Jenni Cooke (07481 897919)

15th   Barnard Castle and Tees 8 miles, Leisurely

Leaders: Margaret Dent (07751 377058) and Christine Hazlett (07941 493620)

22nd West Burton 8 miles, Moderate

Leader: Marg West (07986 006266)  

29th   Sutton Bank 7 m, Moderate

Leader: Paul Jackson (07704 930015)

SUNDAY April 2026

5th      Bowes Greta River Circular                                          7 miles Moderate

Leaders: Richard Marsay (07828 808755) and

Jane Parsons (07982 240154)

12th   North Gare/Seaton                                                           5 miles Leisurely

Leader: Martyn Reed (07907 358355)

19th   Richmond and Easby Abbey       8.5 miles Moderate

Leader: Marg West (07986 006266)

26th   Coverdale, Carlton 6.5 miles, Moderate 

Leader: Mark Nordmann (07919 668687)

May 2026

3rd      Grewelthorpe (9am meet at Vane Terrace) 7.5 miles Moderate

Leader: Paul Jackson (07704 930015)

10th   Calver Hill, Reeth 8 miles, Moderate

Leader: Mark Nordmann (07919 668687)

17th    West Tanfield, Bluebell walk 8.5 miles, Moderate

Leader: Marg West (07986 006266)

24th   Grandstand Loop ( RICHMOND) 8.75 miles Moderate

Leaders: Richard Marsay (07828 808755) and

Jane Parsons (07982 240154)

31st   Reeth                                                                              7 miles Moderate

Leaders: Margaret Dent (07751 377058) and

Christine Hazlett (07941 493620)

SUNDAY June 2026

7th      West Auckland 8 miles, Moderate

Leader: Bob King (07707 030164)

14th    Willance’s Leap, Richmond 7.5 miles, Moderate

Leader: Mark Nordmann (07919 668687)

21st   Barnard Castle and Eggleston Abbey 5 miles, Moderate

Leader: Paul Jackson (07704 930015)- Walk may change to give Barney / Abbey a rest  - please keep checking this page and the link below ) 🫤

28th   Rosedale, North York Moors 8 miles, Moderate

Leader: Bob King (07707 030164) 

July 2026

5th  Newsham Moor                                                               9.75 miles Moderate

Leaders: Richard Marsay (07828 808755) and

Jane Parsons (07982 240154)

12th    Eggleston Abbey                                                            6.5 miles, Leisurely

Leaders: Margaret Dent (07751 377058) and

Christine Hazlett (07941 493620)

19th   Middleton St George                                                      5 miles Leisurely

Leader: Jenni Cooke (07481 897919)

26th   Piercebridge/Eppleby                                                     7 miles, Moderate

Leader: Paul Jackson (07704 930015)

Please note:

Car-sharing   Passengers on Sunday walks are requested to pay the driver 10p per mile for each mile travelled plus £1.00. If Vane Terrace to walk start is 20 miles, then, with the return journey, this totals 40 miles and a total £5.00.

Difficulty ratings for Darlington Ramblers walks

Leisurely - Suitable for any reasonably fit person who does not have a mobility difficulty. Likely to include unsurfaced paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing recommended.

Moderate - Suitable for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

Strenuous - Suitable for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. Likely to include hills and rough country. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the walk leader in advance.

For more details, see Darlington Ramblers group and Ramblers national websites. link below

Please find site info below for full walks listing /info

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/darlington-group