Friday 16 October 2009

Escorted walks in Yorkshire during October and November 2009.


Join the experts to explore just a few corners of this beautiful county.

Saturday 17 October 2009.
Join the National Trust - A Breath of Brimham
Let the guide walk and talk you through the last 320 million years on a 90 minute journey round the rocks and moorland.
Booking not needed. Meet at the NT car park at Brimham Rocks for a 14.00 start.
For further details call 01423 780688

Sunday 18 October 2009.
Organised by the North East Yorkshire Geology Trust enjoy this guided walk along Sleightholme Dale. Follow the line of the dale before crossing Otterhill Common and Otterhills. Lots of water and perhaps wildlife too.
Meet at Green Lane, Sleighthome Dale (SE 660 896) for the walk that will be from 12.00-16.00.
For further information contact them on 01947 881 000 or email contact@neyorksgeologytrust.com.

Sunday 25 October 2009.
Another walk organised by the North East Yorkshire Geology Trust. This time it is a guided walk along Fangdale Beck: Last but not least we follow the route of the River Seph in Bilsdale before climbing up Coniser Howl. Spectacular views throughout.
Meet in the village centre (SE 569 947). The walk is from 12.00-16.00.
For further information contact us on 01947 881 000 or email contact@neyorksgeologytrust.com.

Sunday 1 November 2009.
Join the North Yorkshire Moors National Park (NYMNP) Voluntary Ranger Kim Peacock on a 3 1/2 mile walk. The route will take in part of the old railway line from Whitby to Scarborough, Gnipe Howe Farm, Cleveland Way, Limekiln Slack and White Horse Cliffs. Spectacular views await.
For full details call on 01439 772738.
Meet at the Trailways Cycle Hire centre near Hawsker.

Wednesday 4 November 2009.
Joining the NYMNP Ranger Matt Fitzgerald for a peaceful 4 mile walk using pleasant field paths, tracks and quiet country lanes with superb views of Little Fryupdale and the River Esk.
For full details call on 01439 772738.
Meet at the Moors National Park Centre, Danby, 10.00-12.30.

Wednesday 4 November 2009.
Voluntary Ranger Tony Auckland takes you back to a time of glaciers, snowfields, lakes and the sudden appearance of a 250 feet deep gorge. So wrap up warm because it's bound to be chilly on this 1 1/2 mile walk. There will be tea and biscuits after the walk courtesy of David and Lisa Wheeler.
For full details call on 01439 772738.

Meet at Osborne Lodge, East Ayton, YO12 5TG (SE 986869)> the walk will be from 13.00-14.00.