Monthly Archives: September 2017

Straying into Cumbria 17th September 2017

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Family Walking Group

For logistical reasons most of our walks are based in County Durham or Northumberland; most of us live there and our walks are relatively easy to get to. A long drive home is often more tiring than the drive to … Continue reading →

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Looping along the river Coquet September 3rd 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Family Walking Group

It’s quite daunting leading your first walk even with a group of friends you have known for years. What if you get lost? What if the footpaths are blocked? What if it rains? What if someone falls and breaks their … Continue reading →

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Sunset Stroll at Stocksfield August 25th

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Family Walking Group

One of our regular walk leaders, Kevin Hilton, suggested a short walk for this programme – only 2 ½ miles he said. How about we do this one evening? I suggested. Good idea. So here we were, parked up at … Continue reading →

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Walking around Featherstone 20th August 2017

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Family Walking Group

It’s a lovely couple of miles’ drive to the start point of this walk once you have exited the A69, just past Haltwhistle. Fantastic undulating, winding country roads that pass through verdant pasture full of contented looking sheep. The grassy … Continue reading →

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