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2017 walks programme published

Posted on January 9, 2017 by LaurelsLodge

Click on the Walks link to see the exciting programme of walks, commencing on 18th March 2017

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Durham walk in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation 29 Oct 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

Our 8 mile walk on Saturday, led by Peter Gilliland, explored some areas of Durham many of us had never seen before. Starting at County Hall , the highlight was Brasside ponds, a tranquil area close to Newton Hall. Peter … Continue reading →

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BarnardCastle

Posted on October 17, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

15/10/16 Barnard Castle Circular ‘A’ Geoff Palmer ‘B’ Margaret Palmer It was a wet and misty start for the last walk of the season as 42 members travelled the short distance to Barnard Castle. After coffee, and just before the … Continue reading →

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Belford

Posted on October 3, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

1/10/16 Belford Circular ‘A’ Tom Bell ‘B’ Lynne Rippon (report by Jennifer Bell) It was dry and sunny as 50 members set out for another trip to Northumberland. The coffee stop was at the Heighley Gate Garden Centre and then … Continue reading →

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North Middleton

Posted on September 19, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

17/09/16 North Middleton to Wooler ‘A’ Ken Armstong ‘B’ Janet Heckels/Maria Regan 37 members set out on a dry and warm day to Northumberland stopping for coffee at the Heighley Gate Garden Centre. At North Middleton 18 members set out … Continue reading →

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Askrigg

Posted on September 5, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

3/09/16 Askrigg Circular ‘A’ Bill Sillitoe ‘B’ Gary O’Hagan With another weather forecast of continuous rain, 47 members set out for the Yorkshire Dales stopping for coffee in Richmond. As expected, upon arrival in the pretty village of Askrigg it … Continue reading →

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Glenridding

Posted on August 22, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

20/08/16 Glenridding Circular ‘A’ David Palmer ‘B’ George Gibson With a dreadful weather forecast of persistent heavy rain in the Lake District today, 43 members (rather than the 49 that had originally booked) travelled westwards meeting the rain at 10 … Continue reading →

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Westruther

Posted on August 8, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

6/08/16 Westruther Circular (near Duns) ‘A’ Peter Gilliland ‘B’ Kathleen Gilliland It was dry and warm as 54 set out today for the Scottish Borders. We stopped for coffee at the Jedburgh Woollen Mills then continued on the A68 to … Continue reading →

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Otley

Posted on July 25, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

23/07/16 Away Day to Otley ‘A’ Peter Gilliland On a dry and warm day 41 members chose to support the club’s away day. We travelled directly to the market town of Otley. After coffee, 17 members set out on a … Continue reading →

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Haltwhistle

Posted on July 11, 2016 by LaurelsLodge

9/07/16 Haltwhistle to Gilsland ‘A’ Eddie Ashburner ‘B’ Pat Gardner 48 members travelled directly to Haltwhistle where there was time for coffee before the walks commenced. We decided not to stop in Hexham due to the railway bridge being closed … Continue reading →

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