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2007 - January to March
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1st January 2007 - Bowlees.
3 leisurely miles including woodland, meadow and moorland paths with lots of water features. Leader: Jo.
Sorry - no image available.

6th January 2007 - Mickleton Railway Station
Swarthy Mere-Botany - Grassholme Bridge - Lune Viaduct. 9 moderate miles. Leader: Frances.
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14th January 2007 - Barningham
The plan was: Park House-Badger Way-Eel Hill-Osmarill Gill, some Open Access, 9 moderate miles.
Strong winds meant that the walk was cut short. Leaders: Joan & Ian.
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20th January 2007 - Cotherstone
Railway and field paths and the Pennine Way to Middleton-in-Teesdale. 12.3 moderate miles. Leader: John.
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27th January 2007 - Castle Eden
Castle Eden Dene-Hurworth Burn Heads-Hope Dene. 11 moderate miles. Leader: Joan C. Sorry - no image available.

28th January 2007- Romaldkirk
7 mile moderate circular round Baldersdale. Leaders: Tom & Elisabeth. Sorry - no image available.
January 2007 Newsletter (Issue 48)

4th February 2007 - Wynyard Country Park
 10 mile sojourn around the park and Castle Eden Railway. Leader: Ken. Sorry - no image available.

10th February 2007 - Richmond
The plan was 9 miles via Willance’s Leap, leader Maggie. But there was an adjustment to plans. Maggie turned back to base with Margaret and Les led the group to Willance's Leap and a shorter loop back to Richmond.
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17th February 2007 - Leyburn
 Preston-under-Scar-Wensley-River Ure. 10 moderate miles. Leader: Irene.
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18th February 2007 - Barningham
3-4 miles discovering the delights of the moors. Leader: Jo. Sorry - no image available.

24th February 2007 - Hury Reservoir
Waterside walk – 4 miles around Hury and Blackton Reservoirs. Leader: John. Sorry - no image available.

25th February 2007 - Pinchinthorpe
 Circular 10/11 moderate miles in the Eston Hills. Leader: Dave. Sorry - no image available.

3rd March 2007 - Middleton in Teesdale
8.5 moderate/hard miles - Middleton in Teesdale, Monks Moor, Great Eggleshope, Hudeshope. Leader Kath.
Photographs courtesy of Maureen.
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11th March 2007 - Arkengathdale
9 moderate miles - CB Hotel, Faggergill, Baxton Knab, Dale Head, Whaw. Leader Frances.
(Also see the Rogues Gallery on the Humour page!)
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17th March 2007 - Romaldkirk
6 miles short walk in the morning. Romaldkirk - Eggleston - Beckstones Wath Millennium Bridge - Mickleton Village - Tees Railway. Leaders Joan and Ian. Walk followed by the Area AGM - Hosted by Barnard Castle. Guest speaker at the meeting: Alan Hulme the Ranger Services Manager for the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Sorry - no image available.

18th March 2007 - Middleton in Teesdale
“Mary’s Walk”. Middleton in Teesdale - Teesdale Way - Mickleton Bridge - Westfield - Grassholme Reservoir - Pennine Way. 10 moderate miles. Leader Les. Sorry - no image available.

24th March 2007 - Romaldkirk
10 moderate miles from Romaldkirk, Leaders Tom and Lis.
(Also see the breaking and entering in the Rogues Gallery on the Humour page!)
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2007 - April to June
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1st April 2007 - Richmond
Richmond - Sandbeck - Colburn Hall - Pons Cataractonium. 11 moderate miles of field paths. Leader Mike.
Photographs courtesy of Tom.
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6th April 2007 - Frosterley
Frosterley - Hill End - Stanhope - Collier's Law. 12 moderate/hard miles. Leader Kath.
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8th April 2007 - Reeth
Reeth. Steady climb to Fremington Edge, with a steep descent. 11 moderate miles. Leader Maggie.
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14th April 2007 - Little Salkeld
Little Salkeld, Lacy’s Caves, Kirkoswald, Old Parks, Long Meg. 8 moderate miles. Leaders Joan and Ian.
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21st 2007 - West Burton
West Burton, Carlton, Horse House, Fleensop Moor, Walden Dale. 12 moderate miles. Leader Irene.
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28th April 2007 - Richmond
Richmond riverside circular walk via Lownethwaite Bridge and Round Howe. 8/9 moderate miles. Leader Seamus.
Photographs courtesy of Tom.
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5th May 2007- Newbiggin on Lune
Newbiggin on Lune, Weasdale, Hooksey, Randygill Top, Green Bell. 8 moderate miles. Leader Frances.
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7th May 2007 - Gilling West
Gilling West. Smelt Mill Beck. Old Hall Lane, The Ashes, Jagger Lane, Whashton, Waters Lane. 7.5 miles.
Leaders Joan and Ian. Photographs courtesy of Frances:
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And some courtesy of Tom:
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12th May 2007 - Blanchland
Blanchland, Baybridge, Riddlehamhope and Pennypie. 9.5 moderate miles. Leader Maggie.
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20th May 2007 - Lealholm
Lealholm. Houlsyke, Stonegate, Beggars Bridge. 12 moderate miles. Leader Dave.
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27th May 2007 - Wolsingham
Wolsingham. Wigside, Knitsley Fell, Shipley Moss Farm, Black Bank plantation. 8.5 moderate miles.
Leaders Joan and Ian. Photographs courtesy of Tom:
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May 2007 Newsletter (Issue 49)

2nd June 2007 - Barnard Castle
Bowes Museum, Deepdale, Crag Pond, Boldron, Thorsgill. 11/12 moderate miles. Leader Judith.
Photographs courtesy of Frances:
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And some courtesy of Tom:
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And another courtesy of Maureen:
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9th June 2007 - Osmotherly
Osmotherly circular taking in Cod Beck and Oak Dale reservoirs. 12 moderate miles. Leader Maggie.
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16th June 2007 - Coach trip to Howgills
A party – Bowderdale, then the traverse of the Howgills. A few ups and downs to The Calf at 676 metres, then into Sedbergh.12 Miles. Leader John. Photographs courtesy of Maureen.
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B party – Cross Keys, Cautley Spout, The Calf, (at 676 metres) Calders, into Sedbergh. 6 moderate miles with a steady climb up beside Cautley Spout to The Calf. Leaders Joan and Ian. Sorry - no image available.

C party – footpath into Sedbergh alongside the River Rauthey. 4 miles of paths. Sorry - no image available.
24th June 2007 - North York Moors
Lord Stones, Raisdale Mill, Hall Garth, Beck Hills, Cold Moor, Garfitt Gap. 11 moderate miles with some moorland.
Leader Joan C. Sorry - no image available.
2007 - July to September
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7th July 2007 - Cotherstone
 Circular walk into Baldersdale, by the moor and valley. 8 moderate miles. Leader John. Photos courtesy of Maureen
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And some of the barbeque after - 2 courtesy of Donna and 2 from Maureen.
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Sunday July 15th - Chop Gate to Black Hambleton
Linear walk via Bilsdale West Moor, Low Thwaites, Street-gate Farm and Lower Locker. 10 moderate miles. Leader Joan C.
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Saturday July 21st - Buckden
Buckden Pike, War Memorial, Kettlewell, Dales Way. 12 Moderate/Hard miles. Leader Ken A. Sorry - no image available.
Saturday July 28th - Housteads
Hadrian's Wall - 10/11 hard miles. Leader: Maggie. Pictures of the A party:
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Picture of the B party, courtesy of Maureen:
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Saturday August 4th - Ingleby Greenhow
Cleveland Way, Round Hill, Bloworth Crossing, Tidy Brown Hill. 10 moderate miles, Leaders Joan and Tony.
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Saturday August 11th - upper Teesdale.
Two walks followed by a Home made meal provided by members of Newbiggin WI At the Newbiggin Village Hall.

A party - Hanging Shaws. Pennine Way, Falcon Clints, Climb up beside Cauldron Snout waterfall, Cow Green, Marshes Gill, Valence Lodge. 12 hard miles. Leaders Tom and Lis. Photos courtesy of Tom.
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B party - walk -Bowlees. Holwick, Cronkley, Low Knott, Force Garth, High Force. 9 moderate miles. Leaders Joan and Ian.

Saturday August 18th - Dent.
Linear walk from Dent, Dentdale, Great Wold, Ribblehead to catch the train back to Kirkby Stephen. 8.5 moderate/hard miles. Leader Joan, Ian,Tom, Jean. (Rain prevented a breakaway A party up Whernside)
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Saturday August 25th - Barningham.
Long Green, Holgate How, Kexwith. 11 moderate miles. Leader Frances. Photos courtesy of Frances and Maureen.
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Monday August 27th - Tunstall Reservoir.
Saltersgate, Ninety Acre Allotment, Backstone Bank. 7 moderate miles, Leaders Joan and Ian. Sorry - no image available.

Saturday September 1st - COACH TRIP TO DO THE LIMESTONE LINK

A party - Limestone Link. Kirkby Londsdale, Hutton Roof Crags, Holme, Fairy Steps, Hazelslack, Arnside. 13 moderate miles. Leaders Tom and Lis. Photos courtesy of Barry.
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B party - Dalham Tower, Beetham, Fairy Steps, Hazelslack, Eves Wood, Arnside Tower, Arnside. 8 moderate miles. Leaders Joan and Ian. Sorry - no image available.

Saturday September 8th - Shap
Shap Abbey, Swindale, Seat Robert. 11 moderate/hard miles. Leader Ken A. Photos courtesy of Barry and Frances.
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Saturday September 15th - Castle Bolton
 10 mile moderate Wensleydale circular. Leader Maggie.
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Saturday September 22nd - Thoralby
Bishopdale circular via Dalehead Scar with some open access. 10 moderate miles. Leader Irene. Photos courtesy of Maureen.
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Saturday September 29th - Barnard Castle local walk.
Circular via Sledwich, Whorlton, Mortham Towers and Abbey Bridge. 8 moderate miles. Leader Judith. Photos courtesy of Donna.
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Sunday September 30th - Hamsterly Forest
 Potato Hill, open access to the Weardale Way, Doctors Gate, Stanhope Lane, Bedburn. 13.5 moderate miles with some rough moorland. Leader Kath. Sorry - no image available.
2007 - October to December
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September 2007 Newsletter (Issue 50)

Saturday October 6th - West Stoney Keld, North of Bowes.
Levy Pool, Ladyfold Rigg, Race Yates, Pennine Way, Ravock Castle. 7 moderate miles of undulating moorland tracks. Leaders Joan and Ian. Two photos courtesy of Tom and one from Maureen.
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Group trip to Buttermere
Photos courtesy of Maureen.
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Saturday October 13th - Whickham
Tyne and Wear Trail, Beamish Burn, Causey Arch, Tanfield Railway and Streetgate. 12 moderate miles. Leader Kath. Sorry - no image available.

Saturday October 20th - Witton–le-Wear
Gibbot Hills, Green Head, Cold Knot, East Park, Low Harperly, Weardale Way. 9 moderate miles. Leader Les. Sorry - no image available.
Saturday October 27th - St. Johns Chapel
 10.5 mile moderate circular in upper Weardale. Leader Maggie. (Also see the Rogues Gallery on the Humour page!)
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Sunday October 28th - Pinchinthorpe
Circular of the Eston Hills. 10/11 moderate miles. Leader Dave. Sorry - no image available.

Saturday November 3rd - Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen, Smardale Fell, Ash Fell Edge, Lammerside, Stenkrith Bridge.11 moderate miles. Leader Frances.
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Saturday November 10th - Newsham
Linear walk - Newsham Lodge, Van Dieman's Land, Wycliffe, Mortham Towers. 9 moderate miles. Leaders Joan and Ian.
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Saturday November 17th - Reeth
 Reeth - circular walk including Healaugh and Marrick. 10.5 moderate miles. Leader Maggie.
(Also see the Rogues Gallery on the Humour page!)
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Sunday November 18th - Cotherstone
Cotherstone, Fairy Cupboards, Romaldkirk, High Shipley, Percy Mire Rock. 7 moderate miles. Leader Heather, assisted by David. Sorry - no image available.
Saturday November 24th - Great Ayton
Great Ayton Railway Station - train to Marton. Linear return walk via Ormsby Hall, Normanby Moor, Cross Keys, Roseberry Topping. 10 moderate miles with some hills. Leader Mike.
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Saturday December 1st - Bellerby
Bellerby, East Barden Dykes, Barden, East Hauxwell,West Hauxwell, Intake House, Harmby Moor. 9 moderate miles of field and road paths. Leader Les. Sorry - no image available.
Sunday December 9th Christmas Lunch Walk - Barnard Castle.
Golf Club in Barnard Castle, Quarry Grange, Bluestone Lane, Nevison House, High Park. East and West Holme, Barney Woods. 6.5 miles. Leaders Tom and Lis. Photographs courtesy of Maureen.
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Saturday December 15th - Tow Law
Tow Law, Vine House, Low West House, Stanley Wood, Hedley Hill, Hedley Hope Fell. 8 moderate miles. Leader Kath.
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Saturday December 22nd - Allensford
Allensford picnic site, Shotley Hall, Derwent Walk, Ebchester, riverside return. 10.25 moderate miles. Leader Ken. Sorry - no image available.
Wednesday December 26th Boxing Day - Cotherstone
Cotherstone. 8 moderate miles. Leader Peter H. Photographs courtesy of Joan M.
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Saturday December 29th - Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle linear walk to Staindrop, via Stainton and Broomielaw. 8 or 6 undulating moderate miles of fields and lanes. Leaders Joan and Ian.
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