Group Walk

Northern England / North Pennines

Northumbria

17ml.

9am

Start at Allensford c.p which is just outside Consett, near where the A68 crosses the River Derwent, NZ077502, DH8 9BA. C.p is free. Michelle Orton and Julie Carolan will lead us on this Yuletide themed walk, mulled wine, mince pies, mistletoe, Christmas jumpers, Christmas hats, etc . For those of us looking for a post Christmas and Boxing Day walk to burn off a few excess calories and clear our heads, this looks perfect. 1994ft total ascent

Circular walk from Allensford, head south west into Bog Wood. Follow tracks, minor roads to Muggleswick Park where the path is faint but head up and over to Edumundbyers where we will have our first break. Head out of Edmundbyers SW then east along to Lamb Shield Farm, before heading to Smiddie Shaw Reservoir where we will have lunch stop. After lunch return back to Allensford via footpaths through High Hosleyhope, Middle Hosleyhope, Warnely Hill and Bog Wood

Sunrise 08:25am, Sunset 15:37pm. Bring a torch just in case. By doing this walk you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Northumbria LDWA with regards to a) Dogs are welcome on leads, but owners must have up to date public liability insurance in place b) Those taking photographs must ensure that all people in photographs have given explicit consent for the taking and distribution of the photograph