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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

This walk follows the Arkle Beck to Arkle Town before starting a long but gradual ascent on to Calver Hill. Fabulous views of Arkengarth Dale can be enjoyed as we cross a number of fields. (There are a number of very narrow stone stiles to negotiate on this section)

We walk through heather moors on a path traversing Calver Hill and there should be an abundance of bird song and further wonderful views this time of Swaledale. Our route returns to Reeth by way of a well defined path with a gradual descent with the small hamlet of Healaugh and the Swale below.

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
circular

There are no toilet or refreshment facilities other than in Reeth.

Not suitable for dogs. Anyone wanting to meet at the starting point should let the walk leader know in advance.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28377 14587
Nearest postcode:
DL3 7DW
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

QE2 college, Vane Terrace, Darlington

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 03863 99212
Nearest postcode:
DL11 6TH
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Start time:
10:30 am

Grid ref 038 992. In front of Congregational Church Reeth.

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