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Jason planned a hike
October 2, 2024
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Jason planned a hike
July 24, 2024
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July 24, 2024
From Stanhope head west to Stanhope Old Hall then follow the Stanhope Burn north through a wooded valley. Cross the burn at the old mine and return towards Crawleyside via a unused lane. The final leg back into Stanhope is via Ash Quarry nature reserve.
Jason planned a hike
July 24, 2024
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July 24, 2024
Follow the disused railway west for 3 miles to a caravan park. Over the old rail bridge into a wooded riverside area. Cross the road to eastgate , past the church to pick up a series of file trails. No e of the stiles are marked. Lots of ruined farms on route and great views over weardale
Jason planned a hike
May 1, 2024
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May 5, 2024
A flat and easy walk along the grassy trails along the Humber bank, stopping for for a well earned pint at the dog-friendly Haven Inn at Barrow Haven before returning to Barton over field trails.
Jason planned a hike
May 1, 2024
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May 4, 2024
Very flat and mostly firm surfaces.
Dogs are not allowed in the Far Ings nature reserve itself but there are no restrictions on the public footpaths that circle the reserve.
Jason planned a hike
October 28, 2023
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October 29, 2023
An excellent hike taking in canal paths, a country park, a nature reserve, rural tracks and ancient woodland. Very boggy in places around the nature reserve after heavy rain but otherwise easy going.
Jason planned a hike
October 28, 2023
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October 29, 2023
An easy hike alongside the Chesterfield canal and associated nature reserve. From The leg from Tapton to Inkersall via Brimington Common takes in country lanes before crossing the West Wood. All very easy hiking despite the recent heavy rain.
Jason planned a hike
October 3, 2023
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Jason planned a hike
October 3, 2023
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October 3, 2023
A simple forest tour along a variety of path types, taking in several different woodland eco systems. Paths are steep and muddy in places but worth the effort.
Jason planned a hike
July 19, 2023
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July 21, 2023
Flat and easy walking along a mixture of tracks and paths, crossing fields of wheat and rapeseed. The Royal Oak pub in Holton le Clay is a worthwhile rest stop.
Jason planned a hike
July 18, 2023
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July 21, 2023
Easy going and flat countryside. We had to detour around cows grazing on the canal bank which added an extra mile or two. Lots of bird and insect life.
Jason planned a hike
September 21, 2022
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September 21, 2022
8 miles of varied countryside including disused quarries and limekilns, abandoned lead mines, beautiful Riverside trails, hills, Fells and fields.
Jason planned a hike
September 22, 2020
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October 2, 2024
8.5 miles of well made trails. Easy going, not too steep for the most part.
In early October we saw deer, dragonflies, toadlets and lots of squirrels. Plenty of birdlife to observe too.