Aycliffe Fell Walking Club began its 2026 calendar with a fabulous walk along a section of the North Yorkshire Coast. All routes finished in Redcar and although there were walk options from as far away as Runswick Bay, only the most intrepid walkers walked from Staithes (15 miles) with most choosing to set off from the A174 at Boulby, Easington and south-east of Saltburn at 13, 10 and 8 miles respectively.
Bracing temperatures were endured early on following recent snowfall, but we were fortunate to see the snow-filled clouds disappearing out to sea making way for some outstanding sea views throughout the day. We crunched our way along the icy Cleveland Way, meandering through some steep uphill and downhill sections to Hummersea Point and eventually dropping down into Saltburn. We took refreshments in The Ship Inn and met up with several other AFWC members who had decided to do the same! Many later stopped by to sample the fish & chips from local outlets before soldiering on towards Marske and Redcar. We enjoyed a lovely beach walk to Marske, but we later discovered that others walked the beach all the way to Redcar!
Given the conditions underfoot, a large group had decided on the shortest walk and were treated to a lovely stretch of woodland dene which descended for two miles into Saltburn via Bennison Banks and Saltburn Gill. They really enjoyed this surprising contrast to the coastal walk which was to follow.
Everyone arrived safely in Redcar with enough time left to visit Rita’s Pantry and The Plimsoll Line amongst others before heading home on the coach back to Darlington, Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland. The next walk will visit Northumberland with sections of Hadrian’s Wall path between Housesteads and Corbridge.
Aycliffe Fell Walking Club is a very friendly walking club. Please visit our 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. Feel free to join us on the next walk.
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