Sunday Walks Programme

Darlington Ramblers Sunday Walks Progam for December 2025 - March 2026

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/full information including details of meeting points post codes etc  is provided in the national database refer link just below, or can be obtained from the walk leader listed.

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 

Dear Darlington Ramblers Group members

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.

Most of the walks listed below will meet at Vane Terrace at 9.30 am. Except Locomotion (11 January 2026) will meet at Vane Terrace at 9.00 am and Croft Circular (28 December) will meet and start at Vane Terrace at 10.00 am

If you wish to join the group at the start of a walk please contact the walk leader prior to the walk.

Please find site info below for full walks listing / info

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

November 2025 

23rd Barmpton-Ketton                                                           6 miles Leisurely

Leader: Paul Jackson (07704 930015)

30th Seaton                                                                               5 miles Leisurely

         Leader: Martyn Reed (07907 358355)

December 2025

7th      South Church 8.5ml Leisurely

Leader: David Reed (07866 118929)

14th   Leyburn Shawl 6ml Leisurely

Leader: Mark Nordmann (07919 668687)

21st   Roseberry Topping                                                        5.5 miles, Moderate (Moderate because of hill)

Leader: Paul Jackson (07704 930015) Xmas Fayre - Mince Pies/Mulled Wine ( don't forget to bring some  ) 

28th   Croft Circular                                                                   10 miles, Moderate (Moderate because of distance, otherwise easy)

Leader: Allen Hazlett (07818 589502)

January 2026

4th      Marrick Priory and Nuns Causeway 7.5 miles, Moderate

Leader: Mark Nordmann (07919 668687)

11th   Locomotion 8 miles, Leisurely

Leader: Marg West (07986 006266)

18th    Copley Chimney 8 miles, Moderate

Leader: David Reed (07866 118929)

25th   Tunstall, E/W Appleton                                                  6 miles, Leisurely

Leader: Paul Jackson (07704 930015)

February 2026

1st      Brafferton                                                                         8 miles, Easy

Leader: Marg West (07986 006266)

8th      Guisborough Woods and Highcliff Nab                    7.5 miles, Moderate

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

15th    Low and High ConiscliffE 7.5 miles, Leisurely

Leader: Mark Nordmann (07919 668687)

22nd  Durham 7 miles, Leisurely

Leader: Martyn Reed (07907 358355)

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)

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/.../ramblers.../darlington-group