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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T093000
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DTSTAMP:20251021T180709Z
CREATED:20250915T161329Z
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UID:3474-1777800600-1777827600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Pelton Fell and Lumley
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Boldon Community Association for a 9.30 am start. \nDetails to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-29/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210901Z
CREATED:20250915T164136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T210901Z
UID:3522-1777197600-1777222800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THE SUNDAY CAR WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nAPOLOGIES FOR THE SHORT NOTICE.\n\nThe walk will start at a point ½ mile West of Biddlestone Home Farm at a bend in the road & the start of a bridleway to Clennell. \nPark on the grass at the roadside with due care & attention\, please. There is limited parking space so please car share if possible. \nThe walk will start at 10.00 am. \nPost Code: NE65 7DR \nGrid Ref: NT 947 079 \nMap Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9yu3mDAKbwBuNsqm6 \nRoute: Parking area\, Clennell\, Clennell Street\, Wholehope\, Kidlandlee\, River Alwin\, Allerhope Burn\, Ravens Crag\, Puncherton\, Bleak Law\, Singmoor\, Biddlestone\, Parking. \nDistance: 11.75 Miles with 1\,800 Ft. of ascent. \nDescription: There are a number of climbs to this walk\, which is set in the Northumberland National Park. There is some road/lane walking\, access land\, woodland & river walking. The beauty & grandeur of the area is best seen from the peaks that form this scenic region of Northumberland. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-50/
LOCATION:Clennell Bridleway\, Biddlestone\, Northumberland\, NE65 7DR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260401T053711Z
CREATED:20250928T141827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T053711Z
UID:3587-1776852000-1776877200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Staindrop\, Co. Durham\, DL2 3JL
DESCRIPTION:Please meet for a 10.00 am start to the walk in the village of Staindrop Co. Durham. \nPark anywhere in the village\, the walk will start in the vicinity of the post office. \nPost code: DL2 3JL \nGrid Ref: NZ 129 205 \nDistance: 9.50 Miles & 600 Feet of Ascent. \nRoute: Staindrop\, West Lodge\, Staindrop Moor\, High Barford\, Wether Hill Farm\, Little Newsham\, Cleatlam\, Staindrop. \nDescription: The lovely countryside around Staindrop is seen to advantage  on this walk. Some wonderful field walking with Cleatlam\, a working village\, delightfully sited in the middle. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-57/
LOCATION:Staindrop\, Co. Durham\, DL2 3JL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260321T181028Z
CREATED:20250915T162940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T181028Z
UID:3498-1776587400-1776618000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walks - Ripon\, North Yorks
DESCRIPTION:Walk Leaders: Ivor Bennett\, Peter Thomas\, Bryan White \n\nLonger Walk \n\nRoute: Ripon\, River Skell\, Ripon Rowell Walk\, Ingerthorpe\, Fountains Bridge\, Studley Park and return. \nDistance: 12 miles with 900 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: Good tracks and paths throughout; some field and lane walking through hamlets with opulent Halls and Granges and beautiful countryside throughout. \nWalk Leader: Ivor Bennett \n\nMiddle Walk \nRoute: Ripon\, Whitcliffe Hall\, Galand Bridge\, Monk Wall\, Sawley\, Spring Wood\, Ripon Rowell Walk\, Studley Roger\, back to Ripon \nDistance: 11 Miles with  700 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: Roads\, fields and tracks. Reasonably flat. \nWalk Leader: Peter Thomas \nShorter Walk \nRoute: Heading SW from Ripon the walk follows the River Skell through Hell Wath Nature Reserve past Whitcliffe Hall onward toward Hill House Farm and onto Fountains Lane. Turning north east past Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre\, through Studley Royal Deer Park and Studley Roger before following the River Skell back to Ripon. \nDistance: 8.3 Miles with 650 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: The walk comprises field walking\, paths and tracks. \nWalk Leader: Bryan White/James Ratter
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walks-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260321T164154Z
CREATED:20250928T141753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T164154Z
UID:3585-1775642400-1775667600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Allensford\, County Durham\, DH8 9BA
DESCRIPTION:Parking at the West end of the playing field area near to the A68. \nPost code: DH8 9BA \nGrid ref: NZ 077 502 \nRoute: Car park\, River Derwent\, Fieldhead\, Burnmill\, Blue House\, Hammermill\, Smallburn Plantation\, Carterway Heads\, Crow Wood\, Orchard Field\, Bulbeck Cottage\, Hole Row\, Car Park. \nDistance: 9 miles with 900 ft. of ascent. \nA riparian and sylvan aspect to the walk\, mainly the River Derwent with the plentiful wildlife to be seen. Then the splendid selection of wooded areas with an abundant diversity of tree species. Some lovely scenery to be seen from the rolling hillsides. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-56/
LOCATION:Allensford\, Allensford Park Car Park\, Allensford\, Co. Durham\, DH8 9BA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260402T172054Z
CREATED:20250915T160552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172054Z
UID:3469-1775467800-1775494800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Killingworth & Coast
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE AS A RESULT OF AN ADVERSE WEATHER FORECAST THE CYCLE RIDE HAS NOW BEEN MOVED TO MONDAY 6 APRIL. \nMeet at the Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel for a 9.30 am start. \nRoute: Tyne Tunnel\, Longbenton\, Seaton Sluice back via coast to Tyne Tunnel. \nDistance: circa 30 miles.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-28/
LOCATION:Tyne Tunnel\, Jarrow\, Tyne & Wear\, NE32 3DX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260326T100039Z
CREATED:20250915T164049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T100039Z
UID:3520-1774776600-1774803600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Great Ayton\, North Yorks\, TS9 6BF    CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED \n  \nPark in High Green car park for a 10.00 am start. \nPost code: TS9 6BF \nGrid Ref: NZ 563 106 \nRoute: Cliff Ridge Wood\, Roseberry Topping\, Cleveland Way\, Capt. Cook’s Monument\, Kildale\, Battersby\, Easby\, Little Ayton and return. \nDistance: 12 miles 1600ft ascent. \nField paths leading  to superb views from Roseberry Topping and the Monument\, established moorland tracks and picturesque North Yorkshire villages. \nWalk Leader: Ivor Bennett
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-49/
LOCATION:Great Ayton\, High Green\, Great Ayton\, TS9 6BF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260312T155919Z
CREATED:20250928T141720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T155919Z
UID:3583-1774432800-1774458000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Sunderland Bridge\, Co. Durham\, DH6 5JL
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Sunderland Bridge\, Co Durham for a walk starting at 10.00 am. \nPark on the old A1 which is accessed via the B6300 first turn left. \nPost code:DH6 5JL \nGrid ref: NZ 268 376 \nRoute: Sunderland Bridge – Tudhoe –  Hett – Croxdale Wood – car parking. \nDistance: 9 miles with 700 ft. of ascent. \nAn undulating walk-through fields\, tracks\, lanes and woodland with a riparian aspect to it. \nThe area is in a pleasant part of Durham with local history and scenic views. \nWalk Leader: Peter Bailey \n  \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-55/
LOCATION:Sunderland Bridge\, Co. Durham\, DH6 5JL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260302T160924Z
CREATED:20250915T165106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T160924Z
UID:3538-1774004400-1774216800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Helmsley Walking Weekend - Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Black Swan Hotel – Dinner\, bed & breakfast for 2 nights. \nParking is very limited at hotel and is on a first come basis. A long stay public car park is available about 5 minutes from hotel at the Cleveland Way Car park\, YO62 5AZ. Charges are daily so remember to renew. \nNo packed lunch provided on Saturday. Fend for yourselves but plenty of shops in the town centre. \nWALK PROGRAMME\nFriday\, 20 March 2026 \nStarting from the Black Swan Hotel at 11.00am. \nA walk from the town centre into and around the parklands comprising Duncombe Park\, initially following the River Rye. Temporarily leaving the parkland at the Western edge by joining the Cleveland Way before re-entering the Northern edge of Duncombe Park and returning to Helmsley. \nEssentially a gentle stroll through flat parkland and woodland. \nDistance: 6 miles with 600ft of ascent. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester \nSaturday\, 21 March 2026\nShorter Walk \nStarting from the Black Swan Hotel. Time of departure to be agreed by walk leader. \nRoute: Up into Beck Dale\, Collier Hag Wood\, High Baxton’s Farm\, Carlton Grange\, Keld Lane\, returning via Ash Dale (part of the Tabular Hills Walk). On a fine day an option to add one mile by returning via Riccal Dale Wood. \nDistance: 8 miles with 650 ft. of ascent \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester/ Jim Ratter \nLonger Walk \nStarting from the Black Swan Hotel. Time of departure to be agreed by walk leader. \nRoute: Leaving Helmsley on the Cleveland Way\, Rievaulx Abbey\, Crabtree Hall\, Oscar Park Farm\, High Baxton’s Farm returning via Ash Dale. \nDistance: 10.5 miles with 1\,100 ft. of ascent \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester/ Jim Ratter
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/helmsley-walking-weekend/
LOCATION:The Black Swan Hotel\, Market Place\, Helmsley\, YO62 5BJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260306T140042Z
CREATED:20250915T162905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T140042Z
UID:3496-1773563400-1773594000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walks - Twice Brewed\, Northumberland
DESCRIPTION:Walk Leaders: John Henderson\, Paul Abdullahi\, Ian Lester. \n\nLonger Walk \nStarting the walk from Simonburn\, which is 4.5 miles from Chollerford. \n\nRoute: Simonburn\, Castle Lane\, Goatstones\, Ravensheugh Crags\, Great Lonbrough\, Harvest Green\, Folly Lake\, Sewingshield’s Crags\, King’s Wicket\, Ridley Common\, Hotbank\, Hadrian’s Wall\, Twice Brewed. \nDistance: 12.50 miles with 1\,300 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: Some good tracks\, lanes & paths.  Some access land to walk & a little road walking. Starting from the picturesque hamlet of Simonburn with its lovely church\, then heading primarily West / South West through wooded areas & passing by imposing crags & a stone circle. Heading towards the Roman Wall. Great views from the crags on the wall of all the Loughs below & behind the wall. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson \n\nMiddle Walk \nRoute: The walk begins  at Steel Rigg car park and down to Peel Crag and on to Hadrian’s Wall. We continue past the fort at Housesteads onto Kings Hill before crossing over the wall at Kings Wicket. We then turn North at the intersection with the Pennine way. Passing Cragend\, East Stonefolds\, Green Lee\, Gibbs Hill and joining the tarmac road leading back to the Sill. \nDistance: 10.7 Miles with 1\,400 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: The walk includes an amazing section of the Hadrian’s wall. The undulating terrain offers fantastic views of the surrounding area.  A mixture of  Hadrian’s wall\,  open pastures (muddy in places)\, paths\, tracks and a small section of road. \nWalk Leader: Paul Abdullahi \nShorter Walk \nRoute: The walk begins at Steel Rigg car park. Then lane walking down to Gibbs Hill\, along to Greenlee Lough\, Stonefolds\, joining the Pennine Way at Cragend\, Hotbank Crags\, Peatrigg\, back to Steel Rigg\, and then down to the Sill to finish. \nDistance: 8 Miles with 600 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: Some lane walking at the beginning and end. The walk comprises field walking\, paths and tracks with some short stretches of muddy/boggy ground. The return parallels Hadrian’s wall on the North side comprising meadows and fields offering magnificent views of the whole area and the Wall. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walks-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260309T145010Z
CREATED:20250928T140747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T145010Z
UID:3580-1773223200-1773248400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Wolsingham\, Co. Durham\, DL13 3BF
DESCRIPTION:THE CAUSEWAY BRIDGE WILL REMAIN  CLOSED  UNTIL AFTER THE WALK. \nALTERNATIVE PARKING WILL NEED TO BE FOUND. ONE ALTERNATIVE IS THE DEMESNE PICNIC AREA CAR PARK WHICH IS £5 ALL DAY. \nThe walk will start from the bus stop in the Market Place opposite the Black Bull (rear of Wolsingham library). Please meet for a 10.00 am start. \nPost code: DL13 3BF \nGrid Ref: NZ 076 368 \nRoute: Market Place\, Fawnlees Hall\, Park Wall\, High Jofless\, Tunstall Reservoir\, Backstone Bank Wood\, Baal Hill Wood\, Holywell Farm\, Wolsingham. \nDistance: 9.50 miles & 900 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: A walk of good tracks\, some fields to navigate through\, a little road walking .Good scenic views of Co. Durham all-around with a focal point of Tunstall Reservoir. Now into early Spring flowers and trees will be starting to show signs of new growth. Come along if you can and enjoy the scenery on a good walk. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-54/
LOCATION:Wolsingham Station\, Wolsingham\, DL13 3BF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20251021T180441Z
CREATED:20250915T160111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T180441Z
UID:3467-1772357400-1772384400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Birtley Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Boldon Community Association for a 9.30 am start. \nDetails to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-27/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260213T144818Z
CREATED:20250928T140718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T144818Z
UID:3578-1772013600-1772038800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Dalton-Le-Dale\, Seaham\, SR7 7XJ
DESCRIPTION:Please meet for a 10.00 AM start to the walk from Dalden (Dawden) Tower car park\, Dene Road\, Seaham. \nThe car park is on the opposite side of the road to the tower. \nPost Code: SR7 7XJ \nGrid Ref: NZ 420 486 \nRoute: Dalden Tower\, Dalton Bridge\, West Farm\, Hawthorn\, New Plantation\, King Charles III EC Coastal Path\, Noses Point\, Hazel Dene\, Stony Cut Bank\, Dawdon Dene\, Parking. \nDistance: 9 miles with 900 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: A very picturesque area of Co. Durham with fine panoramic views looking Westward and a wonderful seascape to the East. The beaches around this area have been transformed since the coal mining came to an end and they are top class now. If you fancy a look for yourself come along and join us\, you will be most welcome. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/3578/
LOCATION:Daldon Tower Car Park\, Dene Road\, Seaham\, SR7 7QF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260216T104624Z
CREATED:20250915T164012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T104624Z
UID:3518-1771752600-1771779600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Kirkwelpington\, Newcastle\, NE19 2RT
DESCRIPTION:Parking in front of village hall. Walk starts at 9.30 am. \nPost code: NE19 2RT \nGrid Ref. NY 997 844 \nRoute: Kirkwelpington\, Great Bravington\, Throcklington\, Sweethope\, Cornhill\, Kirkwelpington. \nDistance: 11.5 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nDescription: Quiet flat\, fields\, lanes and roads. Expect more mud! \nWalk Leader: Peter Thomas
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-48/
LOCATION:Kirkwelpington\, Post Office\, Kirkwelpington\, Northumberland\, NE19 2RX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260102T211148Z
CREATED:20250915T162747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T211148Z
UID:3492-1771144200-1771174800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walks - Saltburn\, North Yorks
DESCRIPTION:Walk Leaders: Peter Thomas\, Mick Johns\, Pete Henry. \nLonger Walk\nRoute: Saltburn\, Skelton\, Airy Hill Lane\, Slapewath\, Cleveland Street Walk\, North Skelton\, Brotton\, Saltburn. \nDistance: 12 miles with 1\,600 ft. of ascent. \nUrban roads\, tracks and fields. \nWalk Leader: Peter Thomas \nMiddle Walk\nRoute: Saltburn promenade\, Cleveland Way\, Warsett Hill\, Skinningrove\, Carling Howe\, Brotton\, North Skelton\, Saltburn Gill\, Saltburn. \nDistance: 11 miles with 1\,800 ft. of ascent. \nCoastal path\, fields and tracks. \nWalk Leader: Mick Johns \n  \nShorter Walk\nRoute: Saltburn\, Coastal path to Skinningrove\, Back Street (path)\, Brotton\, Brough House Farm\, Saltburn. \nDistance: 9 miles with  1\,150 ft. of ascent. \nA varied walk with excellent view. A mixture of pastures\, lanes and tracks with generally good paths\,biome urban. The ascent out of Skinningrove is 370 ft. over ¾ of a mile. \nWalk Leader: Pete Henry
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walks-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260127T225320Z
CREATED:20250928T140139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T225320Z
UID:3576-1770804000-1770829200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Broompark\, Durham DH7 7RW
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk. \nParking at Broompark picnic area which can be accessed from the B6302 off Broom Lane. \nGrid Ref: NZ 250 415 \nPost Code: DH7 7RW \nRoute: Picnic Area\, Deerness Valley ( Railway Path)\, Flass Lodge\, Hag House Farm\, Esh\, Ushaw College (Heritage Centre)\, Lodge Farm\, Lanchester (Railway Path)\, West Broom Farm\, Picnic Area. \nDistance: 9.50 Miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nThis is a relatively easy walk around 30% is on the old railway track. \nOnce out of the valley the views open out to some great swathes of Co. Durham. \nWell worth coming if you have never attended the walks before get your boots and join us. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-53/
LOCATION:Broompark Picnic Area\, Broom Lane\, County Durham\, DH7 7RJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20251021T180318Z
CREATED:20250915T155618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T180318Z
UID:3463-1769940000-1769965200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Blyth via Cramlington
DESCRIPTION:Meet at South Shields Ferry landing at 10.00  am. \nDetails to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-18/
LOCATION:Ferry Landing\, River Drive\, South Shields\, Tyne & Wear\, NE33 1JR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260110T191917Z
CREATED:20251001T111907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T191917Z
UID:3634-1769594400-1769619600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Edmundbyers\, Co Durham\, DH8 9NQ
DESCRIPTION:Please meet for a 10.00am start to the walk. \nParking on Church Lane by St. Edmunds Church. \nPost Code: DH8 9NQ \nGrid Ref: NZ 014 499 \nRoute: Edmundbyers\, Muggleswick Park\, Coal Gate\, Cushat Leazes\, Goldhill Edge\, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir\, Hisehope Reservoir\, Black Hill\, Stoterly Hill\, Edmundbyers. \nDistance: 9.50 Miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nThis is a scenic walk with great views over Derwent Reservoir & the surrounding countryside of Co. Durham. There are some good tracks to follow through the heather and access land. We will follow the path of the watercourse between the two reservoirs and then on to Stoterly Hill. If you want to shake off the cobwebs get your boots on for an exhilarating day’s walking. \nWalkLeader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-76/
LOCATION:Edmundbyers\, Church Lane\, Edmundbyers\, County Durham\, DH8 9NQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20251024T152123Z
CREATED:20250928T135848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T152123Z
UID:3574-1769335200-1769360400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Wolsingham\, Co. Durham\, DL13 3JU
DESCRIPTION:Park in Wolsingham Station car park for a 10.00 am start. \nPost Code: DL13 3JU \nGrid ref: NZ076 368 \nRoute: Weardale Way\, Bradley Cottage\, Knitsley Fell\, West Shipley Farm\, White Lodge\, Doctor’s Gate\, Weardale Way and return. \nDistance: 12.5 miles with 1\,300 ft. ascent. \nRiverside path\, moorland tracks and field paths with a little lane walking. Good views from  the top of Knitsley Fell and across Weardale from the Weardale Way \nWalk Leader: Pete Henry
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-52/
LOCATION:Wolsingham Station\, Wolsingham\, DL13 3BF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260117T150057Z
CREATED:20250915T162707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T150057Z
UID:3490-1768725000-1768755600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walks - Hexham
DESCRIPTION:Walk Leaders: Ivor Bennett\, Peter Tomaney\, Paul Abdullahi\nLonger Walk\nRoute : Start at Riding Mill\, Beauclerc\, March Burn\, West Woodfoot\, Pethfoot Bridge\, Juniper\, Dipton Mill\, Hole House\, Hexham. \nDistance: 12 miles with 1\,650 feet ascent. \nA walk described as encompassing pastoral charm\, sylvan beauty\, riparian grandeur with glorious bucolic views. \nWalk Leader: Ivor Bennett \nMiddle Walk\nRoute : Start at Hexham\, Rising Sun\, Dipton Wood\, Dotland Park\, Juniper\, Newbiggin Home Farm\, Coalpits Flat\, Fellside\, Hexham. \nDistance: 10 miles with 1\,200 feet ascent. \nA walk of generally good paths\, some mud\, through fields woods and parkland with one stepping stone\, views across the Tyne Valley. \nWalk Leader: Peter Tomaney \nShorter Walk\nRoute:  Corbridge\, Ladycutter Lane\, Dipton Wood\, Ordley\, Hole House\, Pennine Journey\, Hexham \nDistance: 8.5 miles with 1\,200 ft. of ascent \nThe route starts in the bridge car park at Corbridge before climbing up to Ladycutter Lane\, then onto Dipton Wood. Descending down to Ordley before climbing up to Hexham town via the “Pennine Journey “ \nWoods\, fields farmland\, and minor roads.  A small section that may be boggy. \nWalk leader: Paul Abdullahi
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walks-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260105T225510Z
CREATED:20250928T135745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T225510Z
UID:3572-1768384800-1768410000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Shaftoe Crags Car Park\, Northumberland NE61 4DZ
DESCRIPTION:Please meet for a 10.00am start to the walk. \nParking is approx. ½ mile along the track from Bolam West Houses \nPost Code: NE61 4DZ \nGrid Ref: NZ 063 823 \nRoute: Parking\, Salter’s Nick\, Middleton South\, Middleton Mill\, Bickerton\, Millgreens Plantation\, Bolam\, Bolam Lake\, Shortflatt Tower\, West Tofthill\, East Shaftoe Hall\, Parking. \nDistance: 10 Miles with 650 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of predominately field paths\, bridleways with some road walking.\nThe River Wansbeck is with us for a good deal of the walk with panoramic views all around. There is a site of a medieval village together with the church at Bolam & Bolam Lake. Come & join us if you can. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-49/
LOCATION:Shaftoe Crags Car Park\, Shaftoe Crags Car Park\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 4EA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T210000
DTSTAMP:20251124T151307Z
CREATED:20251021T173858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151307Z
UID:3669-1767814200-1767819600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 7 January 2026\, Grey Horse\, East Boldon
DESCRIPTION:Meeting takes place on Wednesday\, 7 January 2026 commencing at 7.30 pm. \nAny member wishing to raise an issue at the AGM must submit it by email to the Chairman no later than 2 weeks prior to the AGM. \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-grey-horse-east-boldon/
LOCATION:Grey Horse\, Front Street\, East Boldon\, Tyne & Wear\, NE36 0SJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260104T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260104T170000
DTSTAMP:20251021T180127Z
CREATED:20250915T155759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T180127Z
UID:3465-1767519000-1767546000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Herrington Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meeting point Cornthwaite Park\, Whitburn for a 9.30 am start. \nDetails to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-26/
LOCATION:Cornthwaite Park Car Park\, 4 Whitburn Bents Road\, Whitburn\, Tyne & Wear\, SR6 7DQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260101T170000
DTSTAMP:20251115T092652Z
CREATED:20240810T103412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T092652Z
UID:2913-1767261600-1767286800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:New Year's Day Walk - Stanhope\, Co. Durham\, DL13 2JR
DESCRIPTION:Parking in lay-by on B6278 just past hospital at west end of the village. \nRoute: Car parking\, Shittlehopeburn Farm\, Jollybody Farm\,Crawleyside\, HeatheryBurn\, High House\, Park Plantation\, Pease Mires and back to car park. \nDistance: 10 miles with 1\,200 ft of ascent. \nMostly tracks with two ascends. \nWalk Leader: Peter Thomas
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/new-years-day-walk/
LOCATION:Stanhope\, Wear’s Bridge\, Stanhope\, County Durham\, DL13 2JR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T170000
DTSTAMP:20251010T111345Z
CREATED:20240810T100830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T111345Z
UID:2881-1765965600-1765990800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Shipwrights\, Ferryboat Lane\, North Hylton\, SR5 3HW
DESCRIPTION:Walk starts from the Shipwrights pub at 10.00 am. Parking on the lane. \nPost code: SR5 3HW \nGrid Ref. NZ 350 569 \nRoute: Shipwrights\, Wood House Farm\, Low Barmston Farm\, Washington Wildfowl Centre\, Cox Green\, Penshaw Monument\, Fatfield\, Washington Wildfowl Centre\, Wood House Farm\, Shipwrights. \nDistance: 10 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: Peter Bailey
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-50/
LOCATION:The Shipwrights\, Ferryboat Lane\, Sunderland\, SR5 3HW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T190000
DTSTAMP:20240810T103207Z
CREATED:20240810T103152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T103207Z
UID:2910-1765731600-1765738800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Meal - Angler's Arms\, Northumberland
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Meal has been booked at the Angler’s Arms\, Weldon Bridge. Arrangements have been made to travel from Rothbury to arrive at the Angler’s Arms for between 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm. The meal will be served from around 5.00 pm. \nArrangements for making a booking and paying a meal deposit of £5 will be circulated nearer the time\, as will the menu choice.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/christmas-lunch-anglers-arms-northumberland/
LOCATION:Anglers Arms\, Weldon Bridge\, Longframlington\, Northumberland\, NE65 8AX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20251210T162420Z
CREATED:20240810T085051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T162420Z
UID:2799-1765701000-1765728000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Rothbury\, Northumberland
DESCRIPTION:Bus departs Boldon at 8.30 am \nBus departs Rothbury at 3.30 pm for journey to The Anglers Arms\, Weldon Bridge. \nChristmas Meal served from 4.00 pm. \nWalk Leaders: Paul Abdullahi\, James Ratter\, Wendy Browning \nLonger Walk\nRoute: Thropton\, Physic Lane\, Ship Crag\, Rothbury\, St Oswalds Way\, Mill Lane\, Weldon Bridge (Anglers Arms) \nDistance: 11 Miles with 1\,100 ft. of ascent. \nThe walk begins in the village of Thropton\, with a gentle ascent onto Ship Crag\, offering splendid views of the distant Simonside Hills. From there\, the route descends into Rothbury\, crossing the bridge over the river to join the St Oswald’s Way. The walk takes you along quiet roads\, through woodlands\, across tracks\, and over open meadows. Note some sections may/will be muddy. \nWalk Leader: Paul Abdullahi \nMiddle Walk\nRoute: Rothbury\, Whitton\, Sharpe’s Folly\, Whitton Hillhead\, Rothbury Forest\, Great Tosson\, Thropton\, Rothbury. \nDistance: 8 miles with 1\,100 ft. of ascent. \nA walk beneath the Simonside Hills and Rothbury Forest through tracks and fields. \nWalk Leader: Jim Ratter \nShorter Walk\nRoute: Rothbury\, Crag View\, West Hills\, Snitter Mill\, Thropton\, Rye Hill\, Great Tosson\, Newtown\, Rothbury. \nDistance: 8 Miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nA short climb to the North of Rothbury with fine views over the valley\, then heading West before a steady lane walk over the hills and down into Thropton. Followed by a flat walk across fields towards Great Tosson finishing with a river walk back into Rothbury. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-rothbury-northumberland/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20241007T150638Z
CREATED:20240810T090341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T150638Z
UID:2830-1765099800-1765126800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - TBC
DESCRIPTION:Details to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T100000
DTSTAMP:20251113T175205Z
CREATED:20240119T165417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T175205Z
UID:2487-1764943200-1765101600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Walking Weekend - Glaramara Hotel 5 - 7 December 2025
DESCRIPTION:The dates for the Christmas walking weekend have now been fixed as Friday\, 5 December to Sunday\, 7 December 2025. \nAn email has been circulated to all members offering a significantly reduced day rate for Thursday 4 December for dinner\, bed & breakfast. Anyone that has not already taken up the offer\, and wishes to stay the extra night\, please  email Ian Lester. \nFriday walk – starts from Glaramara Hotel at 11.30 am.\nRoute : Glaramara to Grange back via Rosthwaite YHA. \nDistance: 6 miles with 900 ft. of ascent (option to get bus back from Grange 10 minutes past the hour). \nSaturday walks\n1 Shorter Walk –  Buttermere Lake Walk \nRoute : A circular walk around Buttermere. \nDistance: 5 miles with 500  ft. of ascent  (car required to start). Parking in Buttermere at the National Park Authority car park or National Trust car park. Car sharing organised on the day. \nClaimed to be one of the most beautiful lake walks in the whole of the Lake District. \n2 Lower level/adverse weather walk – Two Valleys Walk\nRoute:  Thorneythwaite / Stonethwaite \nDistance: 9 miles with 950 ft. of ascent. \n3 High level walk – Thorneythwaite Fell & Allen Crags\nDistance:  9 miles with 3\,000 ft. of ascent. \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/christmas-walking-weekend-glaramara-hotel-5-7-december-2025/
LOCATION:Glaramara Hotel\, Seatoller\, Near Keswick\, Cumbria\, CA12 5XQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T170000
DTSTAMP:20251110T204704Z
CREATED:20240810T102525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T204704Z
UID:2908-1764756000-1764781200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Brasside\, Durham\, DH1 5SQ
DESCRIPTION:Parking at the bottom of a unnamed lane off Finchale Avenue. \nA side road runs through a car park between Low Newton and Frankland prisons\, then becomes a single track lane. Follow the single track for 0.3 miles to a rough car parking area on the right. \nPost Code: DH1 5SQ (only nearest post code). \nGrid Ref. NZ 288 452 \nRoute: Brasside\, Disused Railway\, Weardale Way\, Frankland Lane\, Durham riverside\, Great High Wood\, Maiden Castle\, Pelaw Wood\, Wendy’s Alma Mater\, The Sands\, Weardale Way\, Brasside. \nDistance: 10.5 miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nLanes\, fields\, woodland and riverside. \nWalk Leader: Peter Bailey
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-51/
LOCATION:Brasside\, Brasside Brickyard Farm\, Duram\, DH1 5SQ
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