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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

Join us on this leisurely 7.5 mile circular walk which starts in Scorton Lakes South Car Park, goes via The Grange and heads east towards Dere St. We will then go by High Gatherley, Gatherley Grange and Low Gatherley returning via The Grange to the car park.

If you wish to join the group at the start of the walk please contact the walk leader prior to the walk

Sunday, 9 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
75m / 246ft
Type:
circular

Most of the route is across fields and along farm tracks, with a short stretch on a footpath alongside the A6055 (Dere Street). We are likely to encounter livestock, so the walk is not suitable for dogs.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28279 14565
Nearest postcode:
DL3 6AJ
what3words:
intent.vest.pushy
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meet outside Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College for a 9.30 departure

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 24237 99610
Nearest postcode:
DL10 6AB
what3words:
energetic.thread.loves
Start time:
10:15 am

The walk starts at Scorton Lakes South Car Park which is on the B6271 about half a mile west of Scorton heading towards Richmond

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