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Kirkby Stephen and District Walkers are Welcome Walks Programme: Early Summer 2026

Join one of the Kirkby Stephen and District Walkers are Welcome Walks.

Event Date

01 May 2026

This event will also happen on the following dates:

Friday 01 May 2026
Tuesday 07 Apr 2026
Friday 08 May 2026
Thursday 14 May 2026
Thursday 21 May 2026
Thursday 28 May 2026
Thursday 04 Jun 2026
Friday 05 Jun 2026
Thursday 11 Jun 2026
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
Thursday 25 Jun 2026

Description

Friday 1^st May - Legstretcher Walk, High Helbeck

Meet at Christian Head car park 9:30am for car share Helbeck Quarry, Brough 5.4 miles. 6.18 km/3.84m 180m/590 ft 2.13 hours.

Thursday 7^th May - Dawdles Walk, John Strutt Foundation’s Lakes Field Walk Winton

Meet at The Cloisters, Kirkby Stephen 10:30am. This walk is weather dependant because the route tends to flood after heavy rain, we will choose an alternative walk if necessary. Delightful Nature Researve with lakes and wild foul plus splendid views over Hartley Fell. Optional refreshments back in Kirkby Stephen.

Friday 8^th May - Loki Festival Walk, Wharton Circular

Meet at The Cloisters 10am booking required.This walk will explore our medieval farming landscape including Norse place names. Heading out to Nateby and then over the river to Wharton returning via Jubilee Park and Upper Stenkrith. Booking waw@uppereden.org.uk

Thursday 14^th May - Dawdles Walk, Greenriggs with variation

Meet at the Cloisters 10:30am.Andy will have a few surprises along the way with his variation of the Greenriggs walk to the south west of the town. Optional refreshments back in Kirkby Stephen.

Thursday 21^st May - Dawdles Walk, Tailbrigg in search of seasonal wading birds

Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am for car share 2.5 miles. Looking and listening for Curlew, Lapwing and, Oyster Catcher visitors. Dogs strictly on leads. Weather dependant. Optional refreshments in Nateby.

Thursday 28^th May - Dawdles Walk, High Stenkrith and Jubilee Park

Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am. We don’t often visit High Stenkrith and the cascading River Eden before visiting the haymeadow at Jubilee Park on our return. Slightly longer walk.Optional refreshments in Kirkby Stephen.

Thursday 4^th June - Dawdles Walk, Waitby Greenriggs and Owen’s Farm

Meet at The Cloisters, Kirkby Stephen 10:30am for car share Owen’s Farm 1 mile.We will park at Owen’s Farm, Waitby before walking to Waitby Greenriggs Nature Reserve for our seasonal orchid hunt. Optional refreshments back at Owen’s Farm.

Friday 5^th June - Dawdles Walk, Greenriggs circular. Legstretcher Walk Ewbank Scar and Nateby

Meet at Christian Head car park 9:30am.Ewbank Scar, Ladthwaite, Lockthwaite and Nateby, 9.6km/6miles, 320m/1049ft, 2.5 hours - The path through Ewbank Scar was damaged by storm Desmond and has not been repaired. Care is necessary. This is our most strenuous walk.

Thursday 11^th June - Dawdles Walk, Swingy Bridge and Bollam Lane

Meet at The Cloisters, Kirkby Stephen 10:30am. An easy local walk this week over Frank’s Bridge, Podgill woods, medieval Hartley Lane, Swingy Bridge that no longer swings and returning via Bollam Lane. Optional Refreshments in Kirkby Stephen.

Thursday 18^th June - Dawdles Walk Piper Hole Goat Farm

Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am for car share 5.5 miles. Return visit for a guided tour of Coronation Haymeadows and Piper Hole Goat Farm with lunch £5. Please book waw@uppereden.org.uk or at Dawdles Walks.

Thursday 25^th June - Dawdles Walk, Augill Pasture Nature Reserve

Meet at The Cloisters 10:30am for car share 5.5 miles. Visiting the haymeadow and wild orchids at Augill Pasture plus the restored Lead Smelting Works. Optional refreshments on the way back at Brough Ice Cream Parlour.

Dawdles walks should take about an hour unless otherwise stated, 2.5/3 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 – usually 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.