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Darlington Group

We are the Darlington Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Circular walk from Askrigg encompassing Newbiggin  then follow Low Straits Lane before returning via Whitfield and Mill Gill waterfalls

Sunday, 13 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note  -No mobile Signal in Village and surroundings  -  so make any calls before you get there - Shorter distance wise approx 6ml - on recce last week/yesterday   - distinct lack of water down the falls - Parking vicinity of the Church - Alternative small car park on entering the village from Redmire direction - Honest box at both locations. - Sorry not dog suitable - Also let leader know if intending to travel directly to the start

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28283 14582
Nearest postcode:
DL3 7AU
what3words:
motor.mini.straw
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meet opposite 6th Form College - aiming to depart at 09:30 prompt - if car sharing is required pls let leader know before hand OR if intending to travel direct

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 94796 90984
Nearest postcode:
DL8 3HX
what3words:
funded.seducing.linguists
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking available outside the church - Honesty box ( opposite Skeldale House) Alternative small park at top of the village as you enter from Leyburn Rd - if struggling with parking - park up and meet at village cross by the church - readily spotted - White Tower !!

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking