Walking and Strolling Groups

Guided walks for people aged 50+ with time to enjoy the scenery and make new friends.

Walks take place on a Wednesday of each month, are 5 to 8 miles in length and last 4-6 hours with a break.

Strolls take place on the last Wednesday of each month, are under 4.5 miles and last 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Please see the downloadable programme for further details.

WALKS

8 January:   South Shields to Souter  6 miles

Meeting Point:  North Shields Ferry Terminal to catch 10.30 Ferry.  Then walking along the South Tyneside Coast.

Leader:  Neil

12 February:  Causey to Eighton Banks 7.5 miles

Meeting Point:  Gateshead Interchange stand N to catch 10.25 bus.  This walk is part of the Heritage Way.

Leader:  Alan Barber

11 March:  Ashington to Newbiggin-by -the-Sea  6 miles

Meeting Point:  Haymarket Bus Station.  Walking via Queen Elizabeth Country Park to the Coast.

Leader:  Ann

8 April:  Consett to Stanley  8 miles

Meeting Point:  Eldon Square Bus Station.  Walking along the former Consett to Sunderland Railway Line offering lovely views of County Durham.

Leader:  Heinrich

13 May:  Bothal Woods, Morpeth   7.5 miles.

Meeting Point:  Haymarket Bus Station.  Walking through woods and close to the River Wansbeck.

Leader:  Alan

10 June:  East Boldon to Bede’s World    7 miles

Meeting Point:  East Boldon Metro Station Platform 1.  Walking close to the River Don.

Leader: Heinrich

ADVANCE NOTICE:  There will be a train trip to Seaham on 8 July for a circular walk via Hawthor

STROLLS

11 December 2019: Pre Christmas Stroll and Lunch

22 January:  Monkseaton to Seaton Delaval Hall  4 miles

Meeting Point:  Monkseaton Metro Station Platform 2.  Walking via the former Avenue Branch Line.

Leader:  Heinrich

26 February:  A Roman Roam  4 miles

Meeting Point:   Wallsend Bus Station.  Come and see what this is about!

Leader:  Neil

25 March:  Howdon to Fellgate  4.5 miles

Meeting Point:  Howdon Metro Station Platform 2.  Walking via the Pedestrian Tunnel and the River Don path.

Leader:  Alan

22 April:  Washingwell Woods  4 miles

Meeting Point:  Eldon Square Bus Station.    Walking through the Woods and hopefully seeing bluebells.

Leader:  Ann

27 May:  Cullercoats to Seaton Sluice  4.5 miles

Meeting Point:  Cullercoats Metro Station Platform 2.   Walking along the Coast

Leader:  Ann

24 June:   Heworth to Newcastle Quayside   4.5 miles

Meeting Point: Heworth Metro Station Concourse.  Walking close to the River Tyne.

Leader:  Neil