Sunday Walks are usually graded Leisurely or Moderate. Saturday Walks are graded either Leisurely/Moderate for lower-level routes or Strenuous/Technical for higher-level routes.
Leisurely - walks for the reasonably fit with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate - walks for those with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Strenuous - walks for experienced fellwalkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Technical - walks for experienced and very fit fellwalkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ice axes or crampons.

Regretfully the ever-rising costs associated with hiring a minibus for events have resulted in Committee deciding to recommend to members that the Club be 'DISOLVED'. A General Meeting will be called as soon as possible in order for members to consider both this proposal and informal arrangements for those who wish to continue walking as a group.

Meanwhile in memory of both Hedley Oliver & Anne Marie Forster, an event has been arranged from Craster Quary car park (NE66 3TW) on Saturday 8th August - both current and past members are more than welcome to participate free of charge.

Craster/Low Newton [Saturday 8th August @ 10am] - there is a huge variety of wildlife on this suggested 8½ mile (with 112ft of ascent) BLACK coastal walk such as seals offshore, rafts of eider ducks, seabird nesting cliffs, a good variety of waders, rock-pool life, fresh water pools at Newton with breeding warblers and ducks, diverse insect life and many types of wild flowers. This is a real walk of two halves with coastal grasslands on the walk to Dunstanburgh Castle giving way to a magnificent sweep of beach at Embleton Bay leading to Newton. The best things about this walk are the iconic ruins of the castle, the Ship Inn at Low Newton and the seabird cliffs at Dunstanburgh Castle, that are best viewed from the beach. There really is something new every time you walk this exciting route. Although pre-booking is not required, it would be appreciated if anyone willing to offer to car-share from the Civic Centre car park @ 9am could contact a Committee member.

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A £100 Club donation was recently made to the caring Marie Curie Charity in memory of Anne Marie Forster who was a cherished and vital part of our walking family (including proactively serving on the Committee for many years). Anne Marie will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her:

Since losing access to a Council self-drive minibus a couple of years ago, the Club are now even more reliant on all members participating, whenever possible, in Car-Pooling/Car-Sharing in order to reduce carbon emissions, allow those totally reliant on public transport to participate and relieve pressure on extremely limited parking at most of the walking venues. Ideally with increased participation, the same members won’t have to volunteer their cars each time and therefore the associated wear and tear/maintenance costs will be equally shared amongst all members. At the same time this will prevent 'car-pooling cliques' forming as, by travelling in different cars each time, you’ll get the chance to socialise with other members.