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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20241007T150310Z
CREATED:20240810T090104Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T170000
DTSTAMP:20250620T143033Z
CREATED:20240810T100312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T143033Z
UID:2859-1751450400-1751475600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Riding Mill\, Northumberland\, NE44 6DJ
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk at Riding Mill Northumberland. \nPark on the road by the village hall. \nPost code: NE44 6DJ \nGrid ref: NZ 018 614 \nDistance: 9.50 miles with 950 ft. of ascent. \nRoute: Riding Mill\, Riding Lea Farm\, Hemmels Fell\, Eastwood House\, Healey Mill\, Healey Hall\, Corf Gate\, Healey\, Burnt House\, Pit House\, Riding Mill. \nA pleasant walk of good paths through fields and woods\, some access land\, road and lanes. A relaxing walk with great scenery all around. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-39/
LOCATION:Riding Mill\, Riding Mill Parish Hall\, Millfield Road\, Riding Mill\, Northumberland\, NE44 6DJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20250603T150314Z
CREATED:20240810T101246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T150314Z
UID:2890-1751189400-1751216400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Ingram Valley\, Cheviots NE66 4LT
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Ingram Bridge car park (about 90 yds after crossing river Beamish on the left. Village sign visible.) for a 9.30am start. \nPost Code: NE66 4LT \nGrid Ref: NU 017 163 \nRoute: Ingram\, Reaveley Hill\, Cunyan Crags\, Dunmoor Hill\, LInhope\, Alnhamoor\, Chesters\, Ingram. \nDistance: 14 miles with 2\,500 feet of ascent. \nMoorland walk on good paths/tracks & a little road walking. \nWalk Leader: Pete Henry
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-40/
LOCATION:Ingram Bridge Car Park\, Ingram Bridge Car Park\, Ingram\, Northumberland\, NE66 4LT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T170000
DTSTAMP:20250605T171110Z
CREATED:20240810T100207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T171110Z
UID:2855-1750240800-1750266000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Unnamed Road\, North of Roman Wall\, NE47 7AN
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk. The parking place is not named on the map. \nDIRECTIONS TO GET TO PARKING AREA \n\nFrom The Sill at Once Brewed on the Military Road\, head north on the unnamed road that passes the Steel Rigg car park.\nStay on this road until arrival at a road junction\, turn right at this point. There is a signpost to Gibbs Hill.\nPass over a cattle grid and parking is immediately there on the left.\n\n\nPost code: NE47 7AN (nearest) \nGrid Ref: NY 743 680 \nRoute: Parking spot\, Steel Rigg\, Peatrigg\, Longside\, Broomlee Lough\, Boat House\, Cragend\, East Stonefolds\, Greenlee Lough\, Below Bonnyrigg Hall\, Gibbs Hill\, Fond Tom’s Pool\, Car park. \nDistance: 9.50 Miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nA spectacular walk at the north side of the Roman Wall\, taking in three Loughs & nature reserves. It gives a unique perspective from the other side of the wall. Mainly good paths with a modicum of road walking. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-37/
LOCATION:Unnamed Road\, Near Hexham\, Northumberland\, NE47 7AN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T173000
DTSTAMP:20250607T170405Z
CREATED:20240810T084433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T170405Z
UID:2787-1749974400-1750008600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Hawes\, North Yorks
DESCRIPTION:Bus leaves at 8.00 am\nWalk Leaders: John Henderson\, Peter Bailey\, Ian Lester \n  \nLonger Walk\nRoute: Hawes\, Burtersett\, Burtersett High Pasture\, Marsett\, Raydale\, Semer Water\, River Bain\, Bainbridge\, Yore Bridge\, Cam House\, Litherskew\, Sedbusk\, Hawes. \nDistance: 13 miles with 1\,600 ft. of ascent. \nGood tracks and paths. \nWalk leader: John Henderson \nMiddle Walk\nRoute: Hawes\, Burtersett\, Gayle\, Aysgill Force\, Appersett\, Hardraw\, Hawes. \nDistance: 11 miles with 1\,100 ft. of ascent. \nGood tracks and paths. \nWalk leader: Peter Bailey \n\nShorter Walk\nRoute: Hawes\, Gayle\, Aysgill Force\, Appersett\, Hardraw\, Hawes. \nDistance: 8.5 miles with 1\,000 ft. of ascent. \nRiverside paths\, good tracks and field paths. \nWalk leader: Ian Lester
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-wal-hawes-north-yorks/
LOCATION:County Durham
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T170000
DTSTAMP:20250529T171232Z
CREATED:20240810T100137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T171232Z
UID:2853-1748944800-1748970000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Bolam West Houses\, Northumberland\, NE61 4EA
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk. \nParking will be at Shaftoe Crags Park\, Bolam West Houses. The road in is a rough track\, drive along this track for approximately half a mile\, there is a gate with cattle grid\, drive through and park on right hand side by the wall. \nPost code: NE61 4EA \nGrid ref: NZ 062 823 \nRoute: Car park\, Shaftoe Hall\, West Tofthill\, Shortflat Tower\, Bolam Lake\, Bolam\, Low Angerton\, Middleton Mill\, Middleton South\, Salter’s Nick\, Car park. \nDistance: 10 Miles with 600 ft. of ascent. \nA varied walk\, predominantly fields and hedgerows some moorland\, good stretch along the River Wansbeck. Good views of the surrounding countryside\, Simonside etc. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-36/
LOCATION:Shaftoe Crags Car Park\, Shaftoe Crags Car Park\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 4EA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20241007T145850Z
CREATED:20240810T090009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T145850Z
UID:2818-1748770200-1748797200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Ponteland
DESCRIPTION:Details to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-19/
LOCATION:Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel\, Jarrow\, Tyne & Wear\, NE32 3DX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250520T173452Z
CREATED:20240810T101144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T173452Z
UID:2886-1748165400-1748192400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Seaham\, County Durham CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-31/
LOCATION:County Durham
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20250508T061331Z
CREATED:20240810T100109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T061331Z
UID:2851-1747821600-1747846800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Stanhope\, Co Durham.
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00 am start to the walk\, which is from Stanhope. \nPark in the lay-by on the B6278 \nGrid Ref: NY 984 395 \nPost code: DL13 2JR \nRoute: Lay-by B6278\, Weardale Way\, Shittlehope Burn\, Black Burn\, Crawley Edge\, Crawley Engine\, Weather Hill\, Heathery Burn\, Shield Hurst\, Stanhope Burn\, Stanhope Hall\, Lay-by. \nDistance: 9 Miles with   1000 ft of ascent. \nAn undulating walk taking in the River Wear & two burns that will give off the aroma of wild garlic & be covered in bluebells. The views from Weather Hill over the moors is a sight to behold. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson \n  \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-35/
LOCATION:Stanhope\, Wear’s Bridge\, Stanhope\, County Durham\, DL13 2JR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T173000
DTSTAMP:20250517T083652Z
CREATED:20240810T084237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T083652Z
UID:2785-1747555200-1747589400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Helmsley\, North Yorks
DESCRIPTION:Bus leaves at 8.00 am\n  \nWalk Leaders: Ivor Bennett\, Peter Bailey\, James Ratter \nLonger walk\nRoute: Helmsley\, Cleveland Way\, Rievaulx\, Acre Grain Plantation\, Carlton Grange\, Keld Lane\, Ash Dale\, Helmsley. \nDistance: 12.5 miles with 1\,350 ft. of ascent. \nWalk leader: Ivor Bennett \nMiddle walk\n\nRoute: Helmsley\, Low Park Farm\, Sproxton Hall\, Oswaldkirk\, Harome\, Helmsley \nDistance: 11 miles with 600 ft. of ascent. \nMainly fields\, lanes\, woodland and riverside. Mainly on good paths and tracks. Some road walking. \nWalk leader: Peter Bailey \nShorter walk\n\nRoute: Helmsley\, Beck Dale\, Collier Hag Wood\, High Baxton’s Farm\, Carlton Grange\, Carlton Park Wood\, Riccal Dale Wood\, Rea Garth Farm\, Monk Holme Wood\, Helmsley. \nDistance: 9 miles with 700 ft. of ascent. \nMainly woodland on good paths. One steep climb. Some road / lanes. \nWalk leader: Jim Ratter
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-helmsley-north-yorks/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T170000
DTSTAMP:20250421T214152Z
CREATED:20240810T100035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T214152Z
UID:2849-1746612000-1746637200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Colwell\, Northumberland\, NE46 4TL
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk in Colwell\, Northumberland. \nPark with consideration in the village. \nPost code: NE46 4TL \nGrid ref: NY 953 754 \nRoute: Colwell\, Swinburne Quarry\, Little Swinburne\, Throckington\, Carriers Lane\, Hallington Reservoirs\, Liddell Hall\, Colwell. \nDistance: 9 Miles with  500 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of tracks\, lanes\, field paths. An interesting church at Throckington with a bit of history. Pleasant walking around the reservoirs. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-34/
LOCATION:Colwell\, Northumberland\, NE46 4TJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20250429T142233Z
CREATED:20240810T085859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142233Z
UID:2814-1746351000-1746378000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Gibside
DESCRIPTION:Meet: Boldon Community Centre for a 9.30am start. \nRoute: Along the south bank of the Tyne\, past the Metro centre\, along the Derwent Valley railway line to Gibside and return. \nDistance: 37 miles return. \nAscent: 1\,500ft. \nRide Leader: Alan Ratcliffe
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-17/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20250422T174323Z
CREATED:20250422T085410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T174323Z
UID:3339-1745746200-1745773200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday car walk Blanchland\, Northumberland\, DH8 9SS
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the car park at Blanchland ( Voluntary contributions) for a 9.30 am start to the walk. \nGrid ref: NY 965 504 \n Post code: DH8 9SS \nRoute: Blanchland – Pennypie Fell – Haugh Edge – Burntshield Haugh – Hesleywell – Stobby Lea – Harwood Shield – Carriers Way – Blackburn Head – Newbiggin – Blanchland. \nDistance: 11.50 Miles & 1700.00 Feet of ascent. \nA good moorland walk. Tracks & paths\, some heather bashing\, a modicum of road walking\, \nWalk leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-walk-blanchland/
LOCATION:Blanchland\, Blanchland Village Car Park\, Blanchland\, Northumberland\, DH8 9TA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20250410T163252Z
CREATED:20240810T100008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T163252Z
UID:2847-1745316000-1745341200@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Whitley Chapel\, Northumberland\, NE47 0JJ
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00am start to the walk in Whitley Chapel. \nThere is ample parking in the lane by the community centre & playing fields. \nPost code: NE47 0JJ \nGrid ref: NY 927 577 \nRoute: Whitley Chapel\, Whitley Mill\, Cockshaw Rigg\,  Park Mill\, Letah Wood\, Lee Pethfoot Bridge\, Folly Plantation\, Redlead Mill\, Whitley Chapel. \nDistance: 9 Miles and 900 ft. of ascent. \nA walk consisting of field & woodland paths\, some roads & lanes\, an undulating amount of terrain full of pastoral beauty & riparian splendour. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-33/
LOCATION:Whitley Chapel\, Northumberland\, NE47 0JJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20250419T074919Z
CREATED:20250419T074524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T074919Z
UID:3328-1745055000-1745082000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Blanchland\, Northumberland\, DH8 9SS
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the car park at Blanchland (car park voluntary contributions) for a 9.30 am start to the walk. \nPost code: DH8 9SS \nGrid ref: NY 965 504 \nRoute: Blanchland – Pennypie Fell – Haugh Edge – Burntshield Haugh – Hesleywell – Stobby Lea – Harwood Shield – Carriers Way – Blackburn Head – Newbiggin – Blanchland. \nDistance: 11.50 Miles & 1\,700 ft. of ascent. \nA good moorland walk. Tracks & paths\, some heather bashing.  A modicum of road walking\, \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-blanchland-northumberland-dh8-9ss/
LOCATION:Blanchland\, Blanchland Village Car Park\, Blanchland\, Northumberland\, DH8 9TA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T170000
DTSTAMP:20250412T203340Z
CREATED:20240810T084128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T203340Z
UID:2783-1744533000-1744563600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Staithes\, North Yorks.
DESCRIPTION:Bus leaves at 8.30am\nWalk Leaders: John Henderson\, Peter Thomas\, Pete Henry\nLonger Walk\nRoute: Start at Jolly Sailor on A171\, Gerrick Moor\, Elm Ledge\, Nean How Rigg\, Scaling Reservoir\, Scaling\, Grinkle Wood\, Manor House Farm\, Borrowby Dale\, Hinderwell\, Staithes. \nStart Grid Ref: NZ 699 122 \nDistance: 13 Miles with 1\,200 ft. of ascent. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson \n  \nMiddle Walk\nRoute: Staithes\, Dalehouse\, Hinderwell\, Newton Mulgrave\, Ellerby\, Runswick Bank Top\, Staithes. \nDistance: 11 miles with 900 ft. of ascent. \nFields\, tracks and roads. \nWalk leader: Peter Thomas \n\nShorter Walk\nRoute: Staithes\, Dalehouse\, Borrowby Lane\, Low Borrowby\, Newton Mulgrave\, Hinderwell\, Runswick Bank Top\, Cleveland Way coastal path\, Staithes \nDistance: 9 miles with 500 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of minor roads\, lanes and paths. \nWalk leader: Pete Henry
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-staithes-north-yorks/
LOCATION:County Durham
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20250331T112950Z
CREATED:20240810T095939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T112950Z
UID:2845-1744279200-1744304400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - 61 Durham (Formerly Hallgarth Manor Hotel)
DESCRIPTION:Meet  for a 10 a.m start at 61 Durham (formerly Hallgarth Manor Hotel) \nHotel has said we can use their carpark but would appreciate us taking refreshments there. \nPost Code: DH6 1AB \nGrid Ref.  NZ 328 437 \nRoute: Hallgarth\, Littletown\, Low Haswell\, Elemore\, Hetton le Hill\, High Moorsley\, Low Pittington\, Sherburn\, Hallgarth. \nDistance: 9 miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nMainly fields\, tracks\, roads\, woods. \nWalk Leader: Wendy Browning
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-32/
LOCATION:County Durham
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T170000
DTSTAMP:20250406T071318Z
CREATED:20240810T085823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T071318Z
UID:2812-1743931800-1743958800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Pelton/Chester Moor/Lumley
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Boldon Community Centre for a 9.30 am start. \nRoute: through Washington\, Pelton Fell\, Waldridge Moor\, Chester Moor\, Great Lumley\, Fencehouses\, returning via Washington. \nDistance: approximately 36 miles with 1\,300 ft. of ascent.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-16/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20250304T084144Z
CREATED:20240810T101059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T084144Z
UID:2884-1743327000-1743354000@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Car Walk - Allenheads\, Northumberland\, NE47 9HN
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10.00 am start to the walk (NOTE – the clocks go forward this weekend). \nThere is parking near to the heritage centre & also around the village. \nGrid ref: NY 857 458 \nPost code: NE47 9HN \nRoute: Allenheads- Dodd Reservoir – Carriers Way – Killhope Law (optional on the day) -Killhope -Weardale Way – Killhope Burn Bridge – Lanehead – Puddingthorn Edge – Rowan’s Currick -Bridge – Allenheads. \nDistance: 11 miles with 1\,800 ft. of ascent \nA very undulating walk along some good paths \, some forestry tracks & also some heather bashing finishing off with a stroll down the road to the village\, \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-car-walk-30/
LOCATION:Allenheads\, Allenheads\, Hexham\, Northumerland\, NE47 9HJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T170000
DTSTAMP:20250317T085756Z
CREATED:20240810T095802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T085756Z
UID:2843-1742983200-1743008400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - West Woodburn\, Northumberland\, NE48 2RX
DESCRIPTION:Meet for a 10am start to the walk\, park in the pub car park\, the Bay Horse ( arranged in advance). \nPost Code: NE48 2RX \nGrid ref: NY 892 868 \nRoute: West Woodburn – Broomhill – Stiddlehill – Whetstone House – Pit House – Linnheads – Blakelaw – Woodburn Hill – East Woodburn Bridge – West Woodburn. \nDistance: 9 miles with 900 ft. of ascent. \nA pleasant walk of good paths with a modicum of road walking\, great views around Redesmouth & the river Rede. \nWalk Leader: John Henderson
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-31/
LOCATION:Bay Horse\, West Woodburn\, Northumberland\, NE48 2RX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T170000
DTSTAMP:20250216T184746Z
CREATED:20240810T084022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T184746Z
UID:2781-1742113800-1742144400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bus Walk - Leyburn\, North Yorks.
DESCRIPTION:Bus Leaves at 8.30am \nWalk Leaders: Ian Lester\, Pete Henry\, Wendy Browning.\n\nLonger Walk\nRoute: Leyburn\, The Shawls\, Preston-under-Scar\, Redmire\, West Wood\, Wensley\, Middleham Bridge\, Harmby\, Craken House\, The Cottage\, Leyburn. \nDistance: 13 miles with 800 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of tracks\, fields\, riverside\, woodland and lanes. \nWalk leader: Ian Lester \n  \nMiddle Walk\nRoute: Start is half a mile North of Leyburn\, Harmby\, Middleham Bridge\, Middleham\, Coverham\, Tupgill Park\, Wensley\, Leyburn. \nDistance: 11 miles with 1\,300 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of lanes\, paths\, fields\, with some tarmac.. \nWalk leader: Pete Henry \n  \nShorter Walk\nRoute: Leyburn\, Tullis Cote\, Wensley\, Harmby\, Cow Close\, Leyburn. \nDistance: 9 miles with 700 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of tracks\, fields and lanes. \nWalk leader: Wendy Browning
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bus-walk-leyburn-north-yorks/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T170000
DTSTAMP:20250301T223315Z
CREATED:20240810T095731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T223315Z
UID:2841-1741687200-1741712400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Gilling West\, Richmond\, DL10 5JJ
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the village of Gilling West for a 10.00 am start. \nParking at roadside in village. \nPost Code: DL10 5JJ \nGrid Ref. NZ 182 051 \nRoute: Gilling West\, Hartforth\, Ravensworth\, Kirby Hill\, Whashton\, Gilling West \nDistance: 8.5 miles with 750 ft. of ascent. \nA walk of fields and tracks. \nWalk Leader: Peter Bailey
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-30/
LOCATION:Gilling West\, 60 High Street\, Richmondshire\, DL10 5JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T100000
DTSTAMP:20250215T124836Z
CREATED:20240612T132218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T124836Z
UID:2710-1741359600-1741514400@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Melrose Walking Weekend - The Burt’s Hotel 7 - 9 March 2025
DESCRIPTION:This is a smaller hotel located in the market square in Melrose. The Club has reserved all bar one of the rooms in the hotel for the weekend. The booking is for dinner\, bed & breakfast. The dinner comprises a 3 course meal plus coffee. The meal is from a fixed menu\, with 3 choices for each course. Vegetarian options available (we will ask for dietary requirements closer to the weekend). \nhttps://www.burtshotel.co.uk/ \nBreakfast & Dinner Times : Breakfast will be served from 8.00am. Dinner will be at 7.00pm.\nRemember: There is no packed lunch provided so you will need to make your own arrangements. \n  \nWALKING PROGRAMME \nFriday 7 March 2025 – Walk starts at 11.30 am\nCommencing from Burt’s Hotel at 11.30 am a gentle walk through the surroundings of Melrose returning via Tweedbank and the River Tweed back into Melrose. \nRoute: Melrose centre\, footpath using the old railway line alongside the A6091 to Broomilees\, Kaeside\, Shillinglaw plantation\, Abbotsford and then turning towards Tweedbank\, then alongside the River Tweed using the Border Abbeys Way to Chain Bridge and Melrose. \nDistance: 7 miles with 500 ft. of Ascent. \nThis walk has not been reccied but is along recognised and advertised footpaths. \n“A moderate walk following the path along the former railway line\, and then a quiet road to reach Abbotsford\, the home of Sir Walter Scott between 1812-1832 \n………………..continuing the walk along the River Tweed following the Borders Abbeys Way back to Melrose.” \nAbbotsford and River Tweed | Melrose Paths \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester \n  \nSaturday\, 8 March 2025\nShorter option \nRepeat of the Friday walk. \nMiddle walk \nRoute: Hotel\, Rhymer’s Stone\, St Cuthbert’s Way\, Bowdenmoor Reservoir\, Cauldshields Hill\, Rhymer’s Glen\, Darnock and return. \nDistance: 9.5 miles with 1\,400 ft. of ascent. \nWhilst this walk has also not been reccied the route follows the locally promoted Rhymer’s Route. \n“links places associated with the myths and legends surrounding the historical figure of Thomas the Rhymer. There are some steep gradients.\nPassing through the Eildon Hills to Bowdenmoor Reservoir\, then\, by Lady Moss to reach Cauldshiels Hill overlooking Cauldshiels Loch.\nThe return to Melrose is by Rhymer’s Glen\, originally part of Scott’s Abbotsford Estate\, to Darnick and along the old railway line.” \nRhymer’s Route Rhymer’s Route | Melrose Paths \nLonger Walk \nRoute: Hotel\, Eildon Hill North\, Bowdenmoor Reservoir\, Lady Moss\, Cauldshields Loch\, Border Abbeys Way\, River Tweed and return. \nDistance: 12 miles with 1\,800 ft. of ascent. \nThis route has only been subject to a partial recce. It is largely an extended version of the middle walk with some additional ascents. \nWalk Leader: Ivor Bennett \n  \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/melrose-walking-weekend-the-burts-hotel-7-8-march-2025/
LOCATION:The Burt’s Hotel\, Melrose\, TD6 9PL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T170000
DTSTAMP:20241007T145601Z
CREATED:20240810T085741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T145601Z
UID:2810-1740907800-1740934800@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Bike Ride - Birtley Loop
DESCRIPTION:Details to be provided at a later date.
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/sunday-bike-ride-15/
LOCATION:Boldon Community Association\, New Road\, Boldon Colliery\, Tyne & Wear\, NE35 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20250219T211917Z
CREATED:20240810T095655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T211917Z
UID:2839-1740650400-1740675600@theboac.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midweek Car Walk - Blackhall Rocks\, Co. Durham TS27 4AZ
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Blackhall Rocks Beach Car Park for a 10.00am start. \nCar park can be found off A1086. Turn down Station Road and the car park is found by turning right at the end of the road. \nPost Code: TS27 4AZ \nGrid Ref. NZ 471 387 \nRoute: Blackhall Rocks beach car park\, King Charles III coast path to Castle Eden Dene\, Craggy Bank\, Hesleden\, Hart to Haswell Walkway\, Benridge Farm\, Crimdon and return to car park. \nDistance: 9 miles with 600ft of ascent. \nA coastal\, woodland walk together with old rail track and lane walking. \nWalk Leader: Ian Lester \n 
URL:https://theboac.co.uk/event/midweek-car-walk-29/
LOCATION:Blackhall Rocks Beach Car Park\, Blackhall Rocks Beach Car Park\, Blackhall Rocks\, Co. Durham\, TS27 4AZ
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