Redcar & Cleveland Walking Festival

September 12 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 30
Length: 7 miles circular
Meeting point: Guisborough Forest & Walkway Visitor Centre, GR: TS14 8HD, NZ 584 152
Walk Leaders: Sheila and Alan Jones (Loftus ACCORD Walking Group)

The route follows mainly good tracks past Home Farm and the site of an old Leper Hospital, then ascends a steep old mine incline through the woods past Blue Lake. We continue to ascend to Highcliff Nab in time for lunch. We return to the Visitor Centre via the site of the ‘old’ Hutton Hall and the ‘new’ Hutton Hall.

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 30
Length: 9 miles
Date: Tuesday 13th September
Meeting point: Outside Loftus Town Hall TS13 4HG
Walk leader: Harry Waring (Loftus ACCORD Walking group)

We will pass Loftus Water Mill on the way to Handale with a brief stop at the Walled Garden, then onto the site of Scaling Mill and Roxby Mill, returning to Loftus via Ridge Lane and Spring House Cottage.

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Max numbers of walkers allowed on this walk: 30
Length: 6 miles
Meeting point: Moorsholm Cricket Club ,
GR: NZ689 142
Walk leader: Carl Cockerill (Rights of Way Officer)

Starting from Moorsholm Cricket Club this walk takes in Woodland, farmland and some historic Country lanes.

September 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 30
Length: 6 miles
Meeting point: Outside Loftus Town Hall TS13 4HG

We start by passing the Loftus Water Mill, through Rosecroft Wood following the beck to Rosecroft Lane and passing an ancient pannier way on the way to Liverton Village, where we follow the Bridleway to Handale Abbey Walled Garden for a lunch stop. We then continue through Handale farm across fields to Loy Lane which takes us back to Loftus.

September 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 30
Length: 2 miles
Meeting Point: Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park, Visitor Centre TS6 0NN
Walk leader: Paul Bamber (RCBC)

Join us as we go back in time with the Normanby History Group from the formation of the Country Park to the hay day of the Normanby and Ormesby Brickworks, to the Ironstone Works and even further back to the years of William Ward Jackson as Lord of the Manor 1790-1842 (who also built Normanby Hall) as Sylvia Fairbrass presents the fascinating insights from his personal diaries and accounts. We will start in the Visitor Centre for a brief introduction with lots of old pictures and maps, and we’ll then set out for a walk around the key historic features and see how the landscapes have changed.

September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 15 excluding carers
Length: 1 mile
Meeting point: Gisborough Priory Church Street Guisborough TS14 6HG, GR: NZ61621609
Walk Leader: Christine Clarke (Guisborough Priory Project)

The Potter is for people who ordinarily find accessing Gisborough Priory and Woodland a challenge. Carers are welcome. In the closed security of the Priory people are welcome to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the grounds and woodland. An optional guided tour is available for those who would like one and will be geared to the needs of the people taking part. Plans of wheelchair routes and large print information will be available. Some paths can be muddy and slippery in wet weather and the ground uneven.

September 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 15
Length: 3.5 miles
Meeting point: Entrance to Cat Nab Car Park, Saltburn TS12 1NY GR: NZ668215
Walk leader: Jacky Watson/Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

We will take a slow wander through this lovely, secluded valley and nature reserve. We will look for wildlife in the woodland and water and reflect on the deep history of this magical place. There will be a coffee break so please bring flasks etc.

September 15 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 30
Length: 6 miles
Meeting point: Cat Nab Car Park TS12 1NY
Walk leader: Eric Jackson (Loftus ACCORD walking Group)

This stunning walk takes in all the most beautiful parts of Saltburn, starting in Cat Nab car park, through the Italian Gardens and Rifts Wood, along Marske Mill Lane to Hob Hill, through the Cattle Arch, along Hazel Grove and the bottom promenade, then through Saltburn Gill Nature Reserve towards Brotton, finally swinging round on to Huntcliffe finishing off at the Ship Inn.

September 15 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 15
Length: 4 miles
Meeting Point: Guisborough Forest Walkway, outside the Visitor Centre.
Walk leader: Paul Murphy (RCBC)

We start at Guisborough Forest Walkway outside the Visitor Centre and follow the old railway line to Hutton Village, heading along woodland tracks towards Blue Lake. We continue up the bank and follow tracks through Guisborough Forest before making our way back to Bousdale Wood and returning to Guisborough Forest Walkway. Stout footwear is recommended. Bring a snack/flask as there will be time for a short break.

September 16 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 15
Length: 2.5 miles
Meeting point: Land of Iron/KasKane Café car park, Mill Lane, Skinningrove. TS13 4AY
Walk Leader: John Roberts (Land of Iron)

A walk through the coastal village of Skinningrove, highlighting its ironstone mining past and more recent identity. The walk will extend between the Cleveland Way and the A174.

September 16 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 15
Length: 6.75 miles
Meeting point: Near the Ship Inn on the seafront, Saltburn TS12 1HF, GR: NZ6696 2160
Walk Leader: Malcolm Hodgson (Cleveland Way Partnership)

This fabulous walk sets off along the Cleveland Way (England Coast Path) from Saltburn climbing to enjoy the views from Huntcliff and admire the lovely Charm Bracelet sculpture. Once we pick up the views towards Skinningrove we head inland to Brotton and then return to Saltburn crossing the peak of the wonderful Warsett Hill, with a stunning panorama all around.

September 17 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 20.
Length: 14 miles
Meeting point: The Voyager Car Park, Hutton Lane, Guisborough TS14 8DN
Walk Leader: Rhys Marshall (RCBC) and Ali Toner (Volunteer)

Experience the greatest sights and heights of Cleveland. Challenge yourself physically and immerse yourself in the nature, of Cleveland. We will be visiting Highcliff Nab, Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook’s Monument.

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 20-30 TBC
Length: 7 miles
Meeting Point: Guisborough Forest Walkway Visitor Centre, Pinchinthorpe, Guisborough TS14 8HD
Walk Leader: Katherine Knox (RCBC) Ranger

Join us for a gentle walk up Roseberry Topping and enjoy the views from the top.

September 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 30
Length: 1 mile
Meeting Point: Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park, Visitor Centre TS6 0NN
Walk leader: Paul Bamber (RCBC)

Armed with nets, pots, magnifiers, and a sense of adventure, we will be exploring the different hidden habitats of Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park and the beasties they hide. We will be swishing through the meadow, dipping in the pond, rustling the bushes, and peeking under logs. Only the brave and the curious need apply.

September 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Max number of walkers allowed on this walk: 40
Length: 1 mile
Meeting Point: Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park, Visitor Centre TS6 0NN
Walk leader: Paul Bamber (RCBC)

Discover the fascinating secret lives of our native bats as you watch and HEAR bats hunting above your head as their echolocation calls are transformed using the bat detectors.

A spectacle for the whole family!