Aycliffe Fell Walking Club attracted 46 walkers to this beautiful area of Yorkshire which offers so much to see. Many chose to visit the Aysgarth Falls in all their glory before heading off to various routes to Leyburn via Penhill and Middleham, while others elected for walks along the River Ure or crossing over to the north side to visit Redmire, Preston-under-Scar and Lady Algitha’s Cave.
It was a lovely fine day and the autumn colours pleased the eyes in every direction. Many of those who visited Middleham and its surrounding areas were struck by the area’s dedication to racehorses with huge stables in the town and racecourses, bridle paths and training fences all around.
Leyburn itself proved to be a popular end point to the walk and there were plenty of shops, cafes and public houses to relax in.
The next walk is on 13th December and features walks in the Esk Valley finishing with a Christmas meal in Whitby. There is also an AFWC Annual General Meeting on 26th November where the walk calendar for 2026 will be announced. Founded in 1977, AFWC is looking forward to its 50th Anniversary in 2027.
Please look at the website:
aycliffefellwalkingclub.com for further details or if you are interested in joining us. Annual membership of £10 runs from January to December with each walk outing costing £15 to cover the cost of the coach. We look forward to your interest.