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Kirkby Stephen and District Walkers are Welcome Walks Programme: Late Autumn 2026

Kirkby Stephen and District Walkers are Welcome Walks Programme: Late Autumn 2026.

Event Date

05 November 2026

This event will also happen on the following dates:

Thursday 05 Nov 2026
Friday 06 Nov 2026
Thursday 12 Nov 2026
Thursday 19 Nov 2026
Thursday 26 Nov 2026
Wednesday 02 Dec 2026
Thursday 03 Dec 2026
Friday 04 Dec 2026
Thursday 10 Dec 2026
Thursday 17 Dec 2026
Thursday 24 Dec 2026
Thursday 31 Dec 2026

Description

Thursday 5 November: Dawdles Walk Church and Market Brough
Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am for car share 4 miles. A walk around the back alleys of Brough suitable for disabled buggies and pushchairs. Optional refreshments back in Kirkby Stephen at Church Gallery.

Friday 6 November: Legstretcher Stennerskeugh Clouds
Meet at Christian Head car park 9:30am for car share 4.5 miles. 6km/3.7m, 175m/575ft about 1hr 40 mins. A gentle walk and hoping for refreshments at The Fat Lamb.

Thursday 12 November: Dawdles Walk Sandwath and Owen’s Farm
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am. There are at least three routes to and from Owen’s Farm so we will choose the most suitable for the day. Optional refreshments before our walk back.

Thursday 19 November: Dawdles Walk Viaduct Walk (NVT)
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am. This full route is a little longer than usual so can be cut shorter from the NVT car park or a shortcut depending on the weather and those present. Mainly gravel paths. Option refreshments at Church Gallery.

Thursday 26 November: Dawdles Walk Ravenstonedale village
Meet the Cloisters 10:30am for car share 4.9 miles. A walk around the pretty Ravenstonedale village with optional refreshments at Scar Gallery and a chance to see their latest art exhibition.

Wednesday 2 December: Special Walk for KSWaW AGM Wharton circular
Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am. This is a 4.5 mile walk via Hartley Lane to Nateby and Wharton, back via Jubilee Park and Stenkrith. Lunch (please book) is available at the Old Forge followed by our AGM.

Thursday 3 December: Dawdles Walk Lakes Field Walk
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am. A walk to Winton followed be a route around the John Strutt Conservation Foundation Lakes Field Walk. This route tends to flood in wet weather so we will choose an alternative route if necessary. Optional refreshments at Church Gallery.

Friday 4 December: Legstretcher Walk Crosby Ravensworth and Mauds Meaburn
Meet at Christian Head car park 9:30am for car share 14 miles. A low-level walk with, hopefully, an optional stop at the Butcher’s Arms afterwards.

Thursday 10 December: Dawdles Walk Smardale Nature Reserve
Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am for car share 2.8 miles. A linear walk to the viaduct and back on gravel paths. Optional refreshments at Church Gallery.

Thursday 17 December: Dawdles Walk Slap Gap Lane
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am.Heading north out of the town to Kirkbank Lane and Slap Gap Lane returning via Hartley Fold. Christmas fare at The Old Forge following our walk (please let us know you are coming).

Thursday 24 December: Dawdles Walk Christmas windows and decorations
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am. A gentle walk around the Kirkby Stephen Conservation Area to celebrate the start of Christmas. Optional refreshments at Church Gallery. Happy Christmas to all.

Thursday 31 December: Dawdles Walk Hartley circular
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am.Let’s blow away the cobwebs with a gently walk around the pretty village of Hartley. Optional Refreshments at Church Gallery. Happy New Year.