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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20251129T111159Z
CREATED:20240810T101510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T111159Z
UID:2900-1764495000-1764522000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk- Stanfordham\, Newcastle\, NE18 0PB
DESCRIPTION:Parking is in the area across the road from The Swinburne Arms. \nThe walk starts from Stanfordham at 9.30am. \nPost code: NE18 0PB \nRoute: Stanfordham\, Westerheugh\, Fenwick\, Ingoe\, Ryal\, Matfen\, Thornham Hill\, Stanfordham. \nDistance: 12 miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nMostly tracks and roads. \nWalk Leader: Peter Thomas
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-45/
LOCATION:Stamfordham\, 1 South Side\, Stanfordham\, Newcastle\, NE18 0PB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20251103T181027Z
CREATED:20240810T100734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T181027Z
UID:2877-1763546400-1763571600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Wolsingham\, Co. Durham\, DL13 3BL
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00 am start to the walk. \nParking in the railway station car park situated to the East of the bridge. \nThere are toilet facilities in Wolsingham. \nPost code: DL13 3BL \nGrid ref: NZ 076 368 \nRoute: Wolsingham Bridge\, Church of St Mary & St Stephen\, Fawnlees Hall\, Park Wall\, High Jofless\, Tunstall Reservoir\, Backstone Bank Wood\, Baalhill Wood\, Holywell Farm\, Wolsingham. \nDistance: 9.50 miles with 900 ft. of ascent. \nAn Interesting & spectacular walk along good paths\, tracks\, lanes some road walking. Beautiful scenery whichever way you care to look\, lush green hillsides & trees & shrubs in their autumnal foliage. Then there is Tunstall Reservoir the highlight of the walk. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-48/
LOCATION:Wolsingham Station\, Wolsingham\, DL13 3BF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20251102T180821Z
CREATED:20240810T085002Z
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UID:2797-1763281800-1763312400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Middleton-in-Teesdale\, County Durham
DESCRIPTION:Walk Leaders: John Henderson\, Ian Lester\, Joan Bennett. \nLonger Walk \nRoute: Forest-In-Teesdale\, Wat Garth\, Cronkley Pasture\, Merrygill\, Cronkley Fell\, Birk Rigg\, Low Currick Rigg\, Holwick Scars\, River Tees ( Pennine Way)\, Middleton-in-Teesdale. \nDistance: 12.5 Miles with 1\,200 ft. of ascent. \nA picturesque walk taking in the River Tees and the Scars around Cronkley Fell and Holwick\, there are grand views from the top of Cronkley Fell\, right along the Tees valley and on a good day Cross Fell and many others are to be seen. It is an undulating walk and there are two burns to be crossed via stepping stones. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson \nMiddle Walk\nRoute: Middleton in Teesdale\, riverside walk up past Low Force to Holwick Head\, then crossing the river and down to Bowlees Visitor centre\, Hood Gill\, Hill Cottage\, Mount Pleasant\, Low Revelin House\, Tinkler’s Allotment\, Skears Plantation\, Middleton-in-Teesdale. \nDistance: 10.5 miles with 1\,200 ft. of ascent. \nA riverside walk up past Low Force to Holwick Head\, from which we cross over the river back to Bowlees Visitor Centre. Then some field and lane walking before crossing over into the next valley with a spectacular autumnal finish through Skears Plantation. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester \nShorter Walk\nRoute: Middleton in Teesdale\, Teesdale Way\, Egglesburn Farm\, New Town\, Eggleston\, Romaldkirk\, Tees Railway Path\, Middleton in Teesdale. \nDistance: 10 miles with 850 ft. of ascent. \nCircular walk with some field and road walking\, riverside and railway paths. \nWalk Leader: Joan Bennett
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-middleton-in-teesdale-county-durham/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T170000
DTSTAMP:20251021T183222Z
CREATED:20240810T100704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T183222Z
UID:2875-1762336800-1762362000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Seaton Sluice\, Tyne & Wear\, NE26 4QZ
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk in Seaton Sluice Northumberland . \nParking on Collywell Bay Road\, near the Waterford Arms if possible. \nPost code: NE26 4QZ \nGrid ref: NZ 335 767 \nRoute: Waterford Arms\, Coastal Path\, St Mary’s Island\, Nature Reserve\, Briar Dene Farm\, Hartley Lane\, Holywell Dene\, Seaton Farm\, Red House Farm\, Lysdon Farm\, Gloucester Lodge\, Coastal Path\, Waterford Arms. \nDistance: 10 Miles 400 Feet of Ascent. \nA scenic walk taking in a coastal path and St Mary’s Lighthouse\, the verdant Holywell Dene with an abundance of autumnal colours\, an obelisk\, Seaton Delaval Hall. Most of the pathways are flat and easy to walk\, the dene can be muddy at times\, \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-47/
LOCATION:Collywell Road\, Waterford Arms\, Seaton Sluice\, NE26 4QZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20241007T150606Z
CREATED:20240810T090308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T150606Z
UID:2828-1762075800-1762102800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Tour of South Tyneside
DESCRIPTION:Details to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-24/
LOCATION:Cornthwaite Park Car Park\, 4 Whitburn Bents Road\, Whitburn\, Tyne & Wear\, SR6 7DQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20250928T121932Z
CREATED:20240810T101443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T121932Z
UID:2898-1761471000-1761498000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Lanchester\, Co. Durham\, DH7 0TH
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Malton Picnic Area car park for a 9.30 am start. \nPost code: DH7 0TH \nGrid Ref: NZ 178 464 \nRoute: Malton Picnic Area\, Blackburn Farm\, Esh\, Cornsay Colliery\, Cornsay\, Colepike Mill\, Middlewood Farm\, Lanchester\, Malton Picnic Area. \nDistance: 12 miles with 1\,300 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: James Ratter
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-44/
LOCATION:Malton Picnic Area\, DH7 0TH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20251010T105753Z
CREATED:20240810T102339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T105753Z
UID:2906-1761127200-1761152400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Eden Place\, Beamish\, Co.Durham DH9 0RE
DESCRIPTION:Starting from Eden Place car park at 10.00 am. \nPost code: DH9 0RE \nGrid Ref. NZ 219 536 \nRoute: Eden Place\, Forgebank Plantation\, Urpeth Forge\, Ousebrough Wood\, Flint Mill\, Beamish Hall\, Coppy Lane\, Tanfield Railway\, East Tanfield Railway\, Carrickshill Wood\, Eden Place. \nDistance: 10 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: Peter Bailey
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-38/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T173000
DTSTAMP:20251017T082147Z
CREATED:20240810T084836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T082147Z
UID:2795-1760862600-1760895000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Allendale\, Northumberland
DESCRIPTION:Walk Leaders: Peter Tomaney\, Peter Thomas\, Paul Abdullahi \nLong walk \nRoute: Starting from Hexham town centre\, Reservoir\, Rising Sun\, West Petterill Field\, West Dipton Burn\, West Dipton Wood\, West Greenridge\, Greenrigg Moor\, Leadside Bank\, Allendale Town. \nDistance: 11.5 miles with 1\,500 ft. of ascent. \nA steep climb out of Hexham which levels off through fields\, woods and then onto a way marked path over open moorland\, giving views (on a good day) of Cross Fell\, Blencathra\, the Borders\, Yorkshire Dales and Cleveland Hills. \nWalk Leader: Peter Tomaney \n  \nMiddle Walk \nRoute: Allendale Town\, Dean House\, Chat’s Lane\, Hunters Ford\, Crawberry Hill\, Backstone Cleugh\, Windygate House\, High Scotch Hall\, Allendale. \nDistance: 11 miles with 1\,100 ft. of ascent. \nEasy tracks\, some roads and fields. \nWalk Leader: Peter Thomas \n  \nShorter Walk \nRoute: Allandale\, Sinderhope\, High Stob\, Low Acton\, Hollin Close\, Wooley Burn\, Bridge End\, Allandale \nDistance: 8 miles with 1\,200 ft. of ascent \nThe route follows the River East Allen along the “Isaac’s Tea Trail”. Mainly open fields farmland and tracks.  A small section that may be boggy. \nWalk leader: Paul Abdullahi
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-allendale-northumberland/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T100000
DTSTAMP:20250929T110939Z
CREATED:20250104T134328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T110939Z
UID:3198-1760104800-1760263200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:New Dungeon Ghyll Walking Weekend - 10 to 12 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:The weekend comprises the normal arrangements\, namely dinner bed & breakfast from Friday 10 October with check out being on Sunday morning\, 12 October 2025. \nPLEASE NOTE NO PACKED LUNCH IS PROVIDED ON SATURDAY. \nALL WALKS ARE SUBJECT TO THE VAGARIES OF THE WEATHER. \nWALKING PROGRAMME \nFriday 10 October 2025 – Walk starts at 11.30 am\nCommencing from the National Trust Car Park in Elterwater (LA22 9HU) at 11.30 am. \nRoute: Elterwater\, Elterwater Hall\, Low Hacket\, Iving Howe\, High Park\, Colwith Brow\, Skelwith Bridge\, Elterwater. \nDistance: 6 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nA walk over into Little Langdale through to Skelwith Bridge and then a walk back to Elterwater alongside River Brathay. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester \n  \nSaturday\, 11 October 2025\nShorter option – Cathedral Caves\nRoute: Elterwater National Trust Car Park\, Skelwith Bridge\, Park Farm\, Colwith Force\, High Park\, Stang End\, Cathedral Caves\, Slater Bridge\, Wilson Place\, Sawrey’s Wood\, Elterwater. \nDistance: 7 miles with 1\,100 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: Bryan White \nLonger Walk\nRoute: Hotel\, Cumbria Way\, Black Crags\, Stake Pass\, Pike of Stickle\, Harrison Stickle\, Pavey Ark\, Stickle Tarn\, Hotel. \nDistance: 8 miles with 2\,800 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/new-dungeon-ghyll-walking-weekend-10-to-12-october-2025/
LOCATION:New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel\, Langdale\, Cumbria\, LA22 9JX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20250924T095525Z
CREATED:20240810T100634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T095525Z
UID:2873-1759917600-1759942800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Sunderland Bridge\, Co. Durham\, DH6 5JL
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00 am start to the walk at Sunderland Bridge\, Co Durham. \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 – Hett – Tursdale House – Strawberry Lane – Shincliffe Wood – Croxdale Wood – Chapel – car parking. \nDistance: 9.50 Miles 700 ft. of ascent. \nAn undulating walk-through fields\, 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: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-46/
LOCATION:Sunderland Bridge\, Co. Durham\, DH6 5JL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20251005T071653Z
CREATED:20240810T090238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T071653Z
UID:2826-1759656600-1759683600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Wylam/Newburn
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Pedestrian Tyne Tunnel for a 9.30am start. \nRoute: Cross to the North side of the Tyne\, then Hadrians Cycle Way to Newcastle following the riverside cycle way to Wylam. Return on the South side of the Tyne using the Keelmans Way then the riverside path back to Boldon CA. \nDistance: circa 35 miles
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-23/
LOCATION:Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel\, Jarrow\, Tyne & Wear\, NE32 3DX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T170000
DTSTAMP:20250904T132305Z
CREATED:20240810T101415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T132305Z
UID:2896-1759051800-1759078800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Kirkwelpington\, Northumberland\, NE19 2RX
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 9.30 am start to the walk at Kirwhelpington village. \nPark in the village with consideration for the residents. \nPost code:  NE19 2RX \nGrid ref: NY 997 844 \nRoute: Kirkwhelpington\, Lady’s Well\, Great Bavington\, Throckington\,  North Heugh\, Sweethope\, Cornhills\, Kirkwhelpington. \nDistance: 12 Miles  with 1\,000 ft. of Ascent. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-43/
LOCATION:Kirkwelpington\, Post Office\, Kirkwelpington\, Northumberland\, NE19 2RX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20250912T082314Z
CREATED:20240810T100604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T082314Z
UID:2871-1758708000-1758733200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - St. John’s Chapel\, Weardale\, DL13 1QG
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00 am start to the walk at St John’s Chapel\, Co. Durham. \nPark in the car park by the cattle mart at the East end of the village. \nPost Code: DL13 1QG \nGrid Ref : NY 886 379 \nRoute: St John’s Chapel – Ireshope Plains – Burnhope Reservoir – Cowshill – Wearhead – Coronation Bridge – Car Park. \nDistance: 9 Miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nAn undulating walk with some spectacular views & scenery along Weardale & the River Wear. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-45/
LOCATION:St. John’s Chapel\, St. John’s Chapel Public Car Park\, St. John’s Chapel\, Co. Durham\, DL13 1QG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T173000
DTSTAMP:20250914T082751Z
CREATED:20240810T084749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T082751Z
UID:2793-1757838600-1757871000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Wooler\, Northumberland
DESCRIPTION:Walk Leaders: Ivor Bennett\, Ian Lester\, Peter Tomaney \nLonger walk\nRoute: Wooler Common\, Carey Burn\, Broadstruther\, Commonburn House\, St Cuthbert’s Way\, Humbleton\, Wooler. \nDistance: 12 miles with 2\,000 ft. of ascent. \nRiverside paths\, lanes\, bridleways and some remote moorland tracks with superb views of The Schil\, Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. There is a tough start to the walk. Almost all the ascent occurs in the first six miles. \nWalk leader: Ivor Bennett \nMiddle walk\nRoute: Wooler\, Weetwood  Hall\, Dod Law\, Doddington\, Bridge End\, Low Humbleton\, Wooler. \nDistance: 11 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nRolling countryside with fine views over to the Cheviots. Mainly track and field walking\, with some minor lane walking. \nWalk leader: Ian Lester \nShorter walk\nRoute: Wooler\, St Cuthberts Way\, Weetwood Bank\, Weetwood Moor\, Weetwood Bridge\, Weetwood Hall\, Shepherds Hut\, Doddington\,Turvelaws farm\, Wooler. \nDistance: 8.5 miles with 900 ft. of ascent. \nGenerally good paths some bracken – one short steep incline. \nWalk leader: Peter Tomaney \n  \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-wooler-northumberland/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T170000
DTSTAMP:20250904T104800Z
CREATED:20240810T100539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T104800Z
UID:2869-1757498400-1757523600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Gilling West\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the village for a 10.00 am start. \nParking  in lay-by next to Church \nRoute: Gilling West\, Olliver cottages\, Skeeby\, Easby Abbey\, Richmond\, Aske Park\, Gillingwood Hall\, Gilling West \nDistance: 9 miles \nFields\, lanes\, some road walking\, woods and country estate.\nUndulating but nothing arduous. \nWalk Leader: Wendy Browning
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-44/
LOCATION:Gilling West\, 60 High Street\, Richmondshire\, DL10 5JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20250816T114808Z
CREATED:20240810T090134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T114808Z
UID:2824-1757237400-1757264400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride- Seaham (amended route)
DESCRIPTION:As this is the day of the Great North Run the route has been changed to avoid the use of the Tyne Ferry. \nPlease meet in Cornthwaite Park\, Whitburn for a 9.30am start. \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-22/
LOCATION:Cornthwaite Park Car Park\, 4 Whitburn Bents Road\, Whitburn\, Tyne & Wear\, SR6 7DQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20250818T114928Z
CREATED:20240810T101345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T114928Z
UID:2894-1756632600-1756659600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Swainby\, North Yorks\, DL6 3EL
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the car park next to the public toilets at Emerson Close\, Swainby for a 9.30 am start. \nRoute: Swainby\, Howe Hill\, Whorlton House\, Knolls End\, Cleveland Way\, Brian’s Pond\, Raisdale Mill\, Barkers Crags\, High House\, Scugdale\, Holiday House\, Harfa House\, Swainby. \nDistance: 12.5 miles with 2\,000 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-42/
LOCATION:Swainby\, Swainby\, North Yorks\, DL6 3EL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T170000
DTSTAMP:20250810T141829Z
CREATED:20240810T100503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T141829Z
UID:2867-1756288800-1756314000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Simonburn\, Northumberland NE48 3AN
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk in Simonburn Northumberland. \nParking is in the car park next to the church. \nPost code: NE48 3AN \nGrid ref: NY 871 736 \nRoute: Simonburn- Fenwickfield- Great Lonbrough- Ravensheugh Crags- Shielahaugh- Conshield- Allgood Farm- Simonburn. \nDistance: 9.50 Miles  with 950 ft. of ascent. \nA  scenic and panoramic part of rural Northumberland\, good tracks and paths. Some walking in access land with tussocky vegetation and undulating terrain. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-43/
LOCATION:Simonburn\, Rectory Terrace\, Simonburn\, Northumberland\, NE48 3AP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T173000
DTSTAMP:20250816T141027Z
CREATED:20240810T084650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T141027Z
UID:2791-1755417600-1755451800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Ravenstonedale\, Cumbria
DESCRIPTION:Bus leaves at 8.00 am\nWalk Leaders: John Henderson\, Pete Henry\, Paul Abdullahi. \nLonger walk\nRoute: Kirby Stephen\, River Eden\, Nateby\, Lammerside Castle\, Pendragon Castle\, Hazelgill\, Pennine Bridleway\, Stennerskeugh\, Lockholme\, Ravenstonedale. \nDistance: 12.5 miles with 1\,800 ft. of ascent. \nRiverside paths\, fields\, lanes\, great panoramic views all round\, 2 old castles within sight of Wild Boar Fell and the lovely hamlet of Ravenstonedale. One significant climb about half way round. \nWalk leader: John Henderson \n\nMiddle walk\nRoute: Ravenstonedale\, Coldbeck\, Bowderdale\, Kelleth\, Wath\, Newbiggin on Lune\, Smardale Bridge\, Ravenstonedale. \n\nDistance: 11 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nOpen rolling meadowland\, tracks\, small woodland section\, grass fields\, some minor roads. \nWalk leader: Pete Henry \n\nShorter walk\n\nRoute: Ravenstonedale\, Smardale bridge\, Bull Flats\, Crosby Garrett\, Chaplewell ford\, Smardale Gill nature reserve\, Ravenstonedale. \nDistance: 8.4 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nThe route meanders along  either side of Scandal Beck\, consisting of fields\, tracks and woodland nature reserve. Mainly on good paths and tracks. Crossing a section of a busy road on the return . \nWalk leader: Paul Abdullahi
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-ravenstonedale-cumbria/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T170000
DTSTAMP:20250801T152709Z
CREATED:20240810T100434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T152709Z
UID:2865-1755079200-1755104400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk -Rothbury\, Northumberland NE65 7QR
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk in the riverside car park at Rothbury. \nPost code: NE65 7QR \nGrid ref: NU 057 015 \nRoute: Rothbury – Riverside Path – Great Tosson – Simonside Ridge – Lordenshaws Car park – Whittondean – Whitton – Rothbury. \nDistance: 9 Miles  with 1\,100 ft. of   ascent. \nThis is a really interesting and invigorating circular walk up to the summit of Simonside involving some short gradients. Panoramic views of Coquetdale and the Cheviots. Forest roads\, footpaths and some stone flagged sections. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-42/
LOCATION:Rothbury\, Cowhaugh Car Park\, Rothbury\, Northumberland\, NE65 7QR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20241007T150310Z
CREATED:20240810T090104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T150310Z
UID:2822-1754211600-1754240400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Willington/Durham/Home
DESCRIPTION:NOTE EARLIER START TIME OF 9.00 AM. \nDetails to be provided at a later date. \nMini bus and trailer to start.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-21/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T170000
DTSTAMP:20250716T203346Z
CREATED:20240810T100403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T203346Z
UID:2863-1753869600-1753894800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Lintzford\, Gateshead\, NE39 1DG
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk. Park in the lay-by at Lintzford on the A694. \nPost Code: NE39 1DG \nGrid Ref: NZ 148 571 \nRoute: Lintzford\, Derwent Walk\, Crabtree Hill\, Medomsley\, Bradley Hall\, Pontop Hall\, Lintz Green\, Lintzford. \nA pleasant walk through fields\, hedgerows & woodlands. Some great views of the Durham scenery all around. \nDistance: 9.50 miles with 950 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-41/
LOCATION:Lintzford\, Rowlands Gill\, Durham\, NE39 1DG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T170000
DTSTAMP:20250416T125108Z
CREATED:20240810T101312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T125108Z
UID:2892-1753608600-1753635600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Waskerley Station\, DH8 9DZ
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Waskerley Station car park for a 10 am start. \nPost code: DH8 9DZ \nGrid Ref. NZ 051 453 \nRoute: Waskerley Station\, Hawkburn Head\, Hisehope Reservoir\, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir\, Cushat Leazes\, High Horsleyhope\, Dene Howl\, Oxen Law\, Waskerley Way and return. \nDistance: 12 miles with 1\,400 ft. of ascent. \nA mixture of moorland tracks taking in 2 remote reservoirs\, fields\, lanes and a short section of the Waskerley Way railway path. \nWalk Leader: Peter Bailey
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-41/
LOCATION:Waskerley Car Park\, Waskerley Station\, Consett\, County Durham\, DH8 9DZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T170000
DTSTAMP:20250708T145245Z
CREATED:20240810T100339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T145245Z
UID:2861-1752660000-1752685200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Staindrop\, Co. Durham\, DL2 3JL
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk in Staindrop Co. Durham\, park anywhere in the village. The walk will start at Scarth Hall. It is situated on South Green. \nPost code: DL2 3JL \nGrid ref: NZ 127 206 \nRoute: Staindrop-Cleatlam-Little Newsham-Winston- River Tees Trail-Selaby-Alwent- Staindrop. \nDistance: 9.50 Miles with 600 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of predominately fields and hedgerows\, country lanes\, some riverside walking along the Tees\,some woodland also. There are scenic views all along the walk\, the church at Winston is well worth a visit. Winston also has a Millennium Woodland area that is beautiful to walk through. \nWalk leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-40/
LOCATION:Staindrop\, Co. Durham\, DL2 3JL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T173000
DTSTAMP:20250710T170803Z
CREATED:20240810T084525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T170803Z
UID:2789-1752393600-1752427800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Pooley Bridge\, Cumbria
DESCRIPTION:BECAUSE OF THE FORECAST HEATWAVE AT THE WEEKEND ANY OR ALL OF THE WALK ROUTES MAY BE AMENDED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE HEAT.\nBus leaves at 8.00 am\nWalk Leaders: Ivor Bennett\, Paul Abdullahi\, Peter Bailey \nLong walk\nRoute: Pooley Bridge\, The Cockpit\, Barton Fell\, Loadpot Hill\, Bonscale Pike\, Arthur’s Pike\, White Knott\, Roehead\, Pooley Bridge. \nDistance: 11.6 miles with 2\,100 ft. of ascent. \nThis is a high level walk on well defined paths and tracks \n1\,900 ft. of ascent are covered in the first 5 miles of the walk\, so a demanding start. The rewards come in the second half with extensive views along the length of Ullswater and spectacular views of dozens of fells including Place Fell\, Helvellyn\, Skiddaw\, Blencathra\,  Fairfield\, Cross Fell\, Nine Standards Rigg\, The Howgills and many more. \nLoadpot Hill is the highest point of the walk at 2\,205 feet. \nWalk Leader: Ivor Bennett \n\nMiddle walk\nRoute:\, Pooley Bridge\, Winder hall\, The Cock Pit\, Auterstone\, Howtown\, Seat Farm\, Pooley Bridge \nDistance: 10.6 miles with 1282ft. of ascent. \nHeading east out of Pooley Bridge to Winder Hall farm\, proceeding to the “Cock pit” and along the lower edge of Barton fell towards Howtown.  Returning along the lakeside path to Pooley Bridge.  Route consists of mainly open fields\, lower fells.  Walking on tracks\, paths and narrow lanes \nWalk leader: Paul Abdullahi \nShorter walk\nRoute: Pooley Bridge\, Daleman\, Dacre\, Waterfoot\, Pooley Bridge. \nDistance: 10 miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: Peter Bailey
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-pooley-bridge-cumbria/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T170000
DTSTAMP:20241007T150019Z
CREATED:20240810T090038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T150019Z
UID:2820-1751794200-1751821200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Seaham
DESCRIPTION:Details to be provided at a later date. \nReduced numbers anticipated as a consequence of Netherlands trip.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-20/
LOCATION:Cornthwaite Park Car Park\, 4 Whitburn Bents Road\, Whitburn\, Tyne & Wear\, SR6 7DQ
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