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Guided Heritage Walks for 2023
Guided Walks 2024
A voluntary donation for guided walks towards the groups running costs would be most appreciated
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Circular to Kilton Castle, 7 miles
We will meet out side Loftus Town Hall for a start time of 10.30, we will follow footpaths and fields to the ruins of the 12th Century Kilton Castle, returning via old ironstone mine workings and the Cleveland Street Trail. Please bring light refreshments if required and wear suitable clothing and footwear for off road walking.. Arriva x4 and 5 service the town. No dogs allowed in the Castle
Loftus Bluebells Walk
Saturday 4th May 2024
Come on a guided walk on Saturday 4th May to spot Bluebells and other Spring flowers in bloom. Starting outside Loftus Town Hall at 10.30am, this walk takes you through local woods; please be prepared for muddy conditions. You need a good level of fitness for this circular walk of about six miles that includes stiles, descents and climbs. We shall stop for light refreshments in Handale Abbey walled garden.There's free parking at South View off North Road, Loftus TS13 4JL; the town is served by Arriva X4 and 5 buses. This walk is organised by Loftus ACCORD Walking Group .
Tuesday 21st May 2024
Cleveland Street Trail
Meeting outside Loftus Town Hall for a 10.30 start, we follow the monastic route from Loftus to Guisborough Priory, this is a linear walk of about 9 miles and we will return by service bus to Loftus . Please bring light refreshments for a stop in North Skelton and wear suitable clothing and footwear for off road walking. Loftus is served by the 5 and x4 Arriva buses and there is parking in South View car park off the market place.
August 22nd 2024
Circular Walk from Cowbar to Saint Hild's Well, Hinderwell, and return by England Coast Path, 7 miles
Our path on this 7-mile walk will lead from Cow-Bar to Dalehouse and through Oakrigg Wood to Hinderwell, where we shall stop at Saint Hilda's Well, then continue to Port Mulgrave and follow the England Coast Path to Staithes and Cowbar.
Please meet in the Lay-By at the end of Cow-Bar Lane for a 10.30 start, the Arriva Bus, ( x4 ) stop is close to the Lay-By. Please bring a packed lunch for our stop at Saint Hilda's Well.
September 15th 2024
Guided Walk to an Archaeological Dig
There will be an opportunity for the public to view the finds and information in Loftus Town Hall from 1pm to 3pm and then we will leave from outside Loftus Town Hall TS13 4HG at 2.15pm to walk up to the dig site, where we will hear information and see demonstrations on early Neolithic salt production techniques dating back 6,000 years. The route is on country lanes of approx 1.5 miles each way.
The Town is served by Arriva 5 and x4 buses and there are numerous free car parks in the town.
October 17th 2024
Fungi Foray
We will leave from outside Loftus Town Hall TS13 4HG at 10.15am to walk up to the area of Warren Wood, where we join North East Fungi Recorder Alan Simkins to investigate and identify the numerous Fungi in this area. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for off road walking and bring light refreshments if required.
Loftus is served by Arriva 5 and x4 buses and there are numerous free car parks in the town.