It’s a special time of year to be out walking

Walks diary for the week ahead
A sheep looks for cover as snow falls on  Askwith Moor above Otley.A sheep looks for cover as snow falls on  Askwith Moor above Otley.
A sheep looks for cover as snow falls on Askwith Moor above Otley.

Harrogate Rambling Club

It’s a special time of the year to be out walking now that the frosty, misty mornings are brightened by the snowdrops and daffodils that are lining the paths.

We walk on Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the year, and offer walks to suit all levels of ability.

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On Sunday, February 23 there are two walks in the programme.

The B group meet at Swinsty Reservoir to walk 10 miles to Dob Park Bridge and Paddock Hill, while the C/D members set out from Fountains Abbey to hike eight and a half miles to Low Grantley and Winksley.

On Wednesday, February 26 there are four walks planned.

The A group meet at Hazelwood for a 15 mile hike to climb Beamsley Beacon descending via Storiths, while the B+ ramblers travel to Blubberhouses to start a 12 mile hike to Gawk Hall and Kex Gill Moor.

Meanwhile, the B group meet at Beamsley Hill on the A59 to start an 11 mile walk to Barden Fell and the Valley of Desolation and the C members meet in Otley for a nine and a half mile ramble to Askwith and Weston.

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For further details on all these walks and for information about the club visit www.harrogateramblingclub.org.uk

harrogate group of THE ramblers’ association

This weekend’s walk is a linear route from Ripley to Ripon, with a return to Ripley/Harrogate on the frequent No. 36 bus service. The nine mile walk includes secluded Cayton Gill, the moated medieval Markenfield Hall, and an attractive route into Ripon. Start 9.30am on Saturday, February 22 at the cross in Ripley village, nearby car park, HG3 3AY or 9.10am No. 36 bus from Harrogate. For further details phone 01423 872132.

Harrogate fell

and dale club

February 23 - 8.30am start. Walking from Ripon taking in some of the Ripon Rowel route visiting the canal,Bishop Monkton and Markenfield Hall. 11 miles. Call 07738 219516.

March 1 - Cannon Hall Country Park. The Denby Dale circular (including part of the Barnsley Boundary walk and Dearne Way). 10 miles. Call 01423 560378.

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For further details on these walks, contact the telephone numbers provided. www.fellandale.org.uk - Join us for two walks without obligation.

North Yorkshire Fell Club

Our recent activities have been disrupted by adverse weather. We hope for better conditions on Sunday, February 23 when we return to the Yorkshire Dales for a 12 mile walk to ascend Penhill and admire spectacular views over Wensleydale and Coverdale.

On Sunday, March 1 we shall enjoy a contrasting landscape with wider horizons when we visit the North York Moors National Park for a walk to Rudland Rigg and Bransdale. This walk will also be 12 miles in length.

We are a small, friendly club and we invite competent walkers to sample our programme of walks without any obligation. For further information, ring 01423 885003.

Nidderdale Long Distance Walkers’ Association

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Our 20 mile around Pateley Bridge walk on Saturday, March 7 starts at 8.30am from the bridge at the bottom of the High Street, Pateley Bridge. Contact Mike on 07980 068702.

The group meetings are at 8pm on the third Tuesday of each month at The Woodlands Hotel, Wetherby Road, Harrogate. Contact the secretary on 01423 864040 or see https://www.ldwa.org.uk/Nidderdale.

RIPON RAMBLERS

On Sunday, February 23 Joyce will be leading a six mile walk from High Cleugh and around the Ripon Wetlands. We will be meeting at High Cleugh, Ripon, HG4 2QA at 9.30am. Contact Joyce 01765 606650.

On Wednesday, February 26 Claire is leading a seven mile walk around Ripley, via Clint, Burnt Yates and Shaw Mills. We will be meeting at High Cleugh, Ripon at 9.30am to share transport. Contact Claire 07932 776016.

Non members are welcome to join us for a few walks. Information about these walks and future walks can be found on our website www.riponramblers.org.uk

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