Walks diary for the week ahead

Our members walk for many different reasons – some to keep fit and able, some for love of the countryside, and others for the companionship. Whatever your motive might be, we welcome you to a couple of trial walks before deciding whether to join the club.

On Sunday, March 15 there are two walks in the programme.

The ‘B’ group meet in Grassington to set out on a 10 mile ramble to Skirethorns and Height Laithe while the C/D group take the 36 bus to Ripon for a six and a half mile walk to Seven Bridges and Studley Royal.

On Wednesday, March 18 there are six walks to choose from. The ‘A’ group meet in Gilling East for a 14 mile hike to Ampleforth Abbey and Sproxton, the ‘B+’ members travel to Harewood for a 10 mile walk along Leeds Country Way and Ebor Way.

The ‘B’ group start a 10 mile ramble at Fountains Abbey taking in Winksley and Low Grantley and the ‘C’ walkers meet in West Witton for an eight mile ramble along the River Ure to Swinithwaite returning on Langthwaite Lane.

The ‘D’ group meanwhile are in Harewood to start a five and a half mile walk on the Harewood Round while the ‘E’ members plan to catch the No. 7 bus alighting at Stockeld Park for a three and a half mile walk along the Harland Way to Wetherby.

For further details visit www.harrogateramblingclub.org.uk website.

HARROGATE GROUP OF THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION

Wensleydale is the location of this weekend’s walk. The nine mile route from Redmire goes past dramatic Bolton Castle, then over Black Hill to Apedale. The return is via Redmire Moor. There are many fine views over Wensleydale with Pen Hill and Addlebrough dominant, and maybe steam trains on the Wensleydale Railway. Meet at 10.20am on Saturday, March 14 at Redmire Station, DL8 4ES. Further information phone 07484 700184 and http://www.harrogateramblers.org.uk

HARROGATE FELL

AND DALE CLUB

March 15 - Horton in Ribblesdale to Ling Gill Bridge, with views of the Three Peaks and Ribblehead Viaduct. 10 miles. Call 07920 803191.

March 22 - Starting at Settle, along the Ribble to Stainforth, across to Cattrigg Force and return via Attermire Scar. Eight and a half miles. Call 07756 939145. For further details on these walks contact the telephone numbers provided. www.fellandale.org.uk - Join us for two walks without obligation. New members will receive a warm and friendly welcome.

NORTH YORKSHIRE FELL CLUB

We are a friendly group of keen fell walkers who walk in many areas of the North. Our walk on Sunday, March 15 sees us at Flasby in the Craven Dales beginning at Stirton near Grassington for a hilly walk around the area.

On March 22 we are exploring the more open upland country of Osmotherley Moor in the Hambleton Hills and on March 29 we begin at Appersett in Wensleydale for a hard 15 mile walk in the uplands. If you wish to join us for our walks contact 01423 863401 for more details.

NIDDERDALE LONG DISTANCE WALKERS’ ASSOCIATION

Our 23 mile Blubberhouses Moor challenge on Sunday, March 29 starts at 8.30am from Bland Hill social hall. The entry is almost full. Contact Jon on 01937 843062. 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, March 22 Gillian will be leading an eight mile circular walk from Darley Mills. We will be meeting at High Cleugh, Ripon at 9.30am to share lifts. For further information about the walk, contact Gillian 01677 470597. On Wednesday, March 25 Claire is leading a seven mile circular walk from Ripley via Clint, Burnt Yates and Shaw Mills. We will be meeting at High Cleugh, Ripon at 9.30am to share lifts. For further information about the walk, 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