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Kirkby Stephen and District Walkers are Welcome Dawdles and Legstretchers Winter 2026

Join one of the Kirkby Stephen and District Walkers are Welcome Dawdles and Legstretchers this Winter 2026.

Event Date

08 January 2026

This event will also happen on the following dates:

Thursday 01 Jan 2026
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
Thursday 15 Jan 2026
Thursday 22 Jan 2026
Thursday 29 Jan 2026
Thursday 05 Feb 2026
Friday 06 Feb 2026
Thursday 12 Feb 2026
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Thursday 19 Feb 2026
Thursday 26 Feb 2026

Description

Dawdles walks should take about an hour unless otherwise stated 2/3 miles. Where there is a car share, allow for extra time to reach destinations and return. We usually find optional refreshments to continue our social gatherings. Everyone welcome, suggested donation £1 per walk towards expenses.

We will substitute the walk leader if not available, back marker added on the day as needed. We carry Public Liability Insurance.

Legstretchers, allow for a morning out - first Friday once a month - Timings are done by two people and it always takes a bit longer with a group. We will find a café at the end where possible but suggest bringing a drink and snack. Please dress appropriately for the time of year and be prepared for rain at any time. Suitable footwear is necessary for these walks.

Thursday 1st January - Dawdles Walk Hartley circular
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am. Blow the cobwebs away from your Christmas festivities with a gentle walk around the pretty village of Hartley. Optional refreshments in the town.

Thursday 8th January - Dawdles Walk Station Walk and Jubilee Park
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am for car share 1.6 miles. The walk from Kirkby Stephen West Station down Station Walk is primarily downhill and has spectacular views of the area. As we turn at Wharton, we will visit Jubilee Park on our way down. May be suitable for disabled buggies. Optional refreshments in the town.

Thursday 15th January - Dawdles Walk Sandwath circular and Owen’s Farm
Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am. There are three routes to Sandwath from Kirkby Stephen so we will choose the most suitable under foot for a walk on the day. With refreshment stop half-way at Owen’s Farm.

Thursday 22nd January - Dawdles Walk Stenkrith with car share 1 mile
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am for car share 1 mile. A circular walk from the Northern Viaduct Trust car park at Skenkrith Park taking in the newly refurbished Hartley Lane. Optional refreshments back in Kirkby Stephen.

Thursday 29th January - Dawdles Walk Slack Gap circular
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am. A circular walk through Hartley Fold returning via Slack Gap Lane and Kirkbank Lane to optional refreshments back in town. May be suitable for disabled buggies.

Thursday 5th February - Dawdles Walk Brough
Meet at the Cloisters for car share 4.1 miles. A walk around some back lanes of Church and Market Brough. May be suitable for disabled buggies. Optional refreshments to be arranged.

Friday 6th February - Legstretcher Dufton
Meet at Christian Head car park 9.30am for car share, 18 miles. The first Legstretcher of the year. Allow for a morning out. Please wear suitable footwear for wet and uneven surfaces and clothes appropriate to the Cumbria weather. A drink and snack are useful as we don’t always end near a café or pub for refreshments. Average 4.5 miles with height, full details to follow.

Thursday 12th February - Dawdles Walk Beckfoot
Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am for car share 1.7 miles. This linear walk has become customary to see the beautiful array of snow drops at Beckfoot. Optional refreshments back in Kirkby Stephen.

Thursday 18th 19th February - Dawdles Walk Greenriggs
Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am. Fed up with winter walking on safe paths, we’ll venture out a little west of the town if the weather conditions are suitable otherwise there is a tarmac route. Optional refreshments back in town.

Thursday 26th February - Dawdles Walk Ravenstonedale
Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am for car share 4.8 miles. There are lots of options for a walk around Ravenstonedale on tarmac, whatever the weather so we’ll choose on the day. May be suitable for disabled buggies. Optional refreshments in Ravenstonedale.

Everyone welcome, suggested donation £1 per walk towards expenses. We will substitute the walk leader if not available, back marker added on the day. We carry Public Liability Insurance.