Mulled Wine in Muggleswick

Tue 27th Dec 2022

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / North Pennines
Local Group
Northumbria
Distance
17ml.
Start Time
9am
Route
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

General Notes
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
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Walk Report

We had the wind snow lay as well Plus spells of rain when crossing the fell We expected a soak and it never came The weather gods where kind they played the game Just ignore the forecast if you've got the gear And wrap up well for some Christmas cheer There was good company for the dedicated few With sweet mince pies plus mulled wine too! A bouquet of roses windswept on the hillside This colourful reminder that someone has died So take a moment there's no promise of tomorrow We walked ancient highways respecting a families sorrow. Paul Ashman We weren't there we've missed a treat By the sounds of what got onto Ashy's seat All those miles over fells & bogs He goes and sits in waste off dogs But it's not his fault don't call him you lads & lasses He's 60 soon lets all chip in and buy him those bifocal glasses Brian Farrell

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