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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
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Circular Walk from Cowbar to Saint Hild's Well, Hinderwell, and return by England Coast Path, 7 miles
Our path on this 6-mile walk will lead to Dalehouse and through Oakrigg Wood to Hinderwell, where we shall stop at Saint Hild's Well, then continue to Port Mulgrave and follow the England Coast Path to Staithes and Cowbar. During this walk we shall have an opportunity to discuss habitat in the Cowbar area.
Please meet at Cowbar Car Park TS13 5DA ( charges apply ) at 10am to sign in for a 10.30 start, those arriving by Bus, ( x4 ) or wishing to avoid parking charges could park at the Lane end lay-by and walk down to the car park. Please bring a packed lunch for our stop at Saint Hild's Well.
Saturday 4th May 2024
Loftus Bluebells Walk
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.
Wednesday 12th June 2024
Tour of Loftus historic centre
Join us on a tour of the town, tracing it's history from modern mining developments through the industrial revolution with influences from the nobility, Castles, Abbey's and archaeological evidence of dwellings and commercial salt production dating from 3,800 BC. We will be joined by visitors from Saltburn and district U3A and will leave from Loftus Town Hall at 10.30am. Arriva bus 5 and x4 service the town and there is car parking at South-view from the market place .