Sunday Walks are usually graded Leisurely or Moderate. Saturday Walks are graded either Leisurely/Moderate for lower-level routes or Strenuous/Technical for higher-level routes.
Leisurely - walks for the reasonably fit with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate - walks for those with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Strenuous - walks for experienced fellwalkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Technical - walks for experienced and very fit fellwalkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ice axes or crampons.

 It is with very great sadness, that the Club learned of the passing in hospital of Honorary Life President, Hedley Oliver, after a short illness. The thoughts of all members are with Hedley's family at this very sad time. Hedley's funeral will be held at Saltwell Crematorium at Noon on Wednesday 20th May.  Everyone is welcome to Gateshead Rugby Club, Eastwood Gardens, NE8 5UB afterwards for refreshments. His family would really appreciate seeing his many walking friends to share their memories of Hedley with them.

Funeral Notice https://share.google/5IoU7WYyHpuRkzWUh

Since losing access to a Council self-drive minibus a couple of years ago, the Club are now even more reliant on all members participating, whenever possible, in Car-Pooling/Car-Sharing in order to reduce carbon emissions, allow those totally reliant on public transport to participate and relieve pressure on extremely limited parking at most of the walking venues. Ideally with increased participation, the same members won’t have to volunteer their cars each time and therefore the associated wear and tear/maintenance costs will be equally shared amongst all members. At the same time this will prevent 'car-pooling cliques' forming as, by travelling in different cars each time, you’ll get the chance to socialise with other members.

Over the course of the last three years the Club have been prepared to encourage the use of the Denton Travel Services minibus for Club events by subsidising fares as minibuses leave a significantly lower carbon footprint per passenger than any other form of public transport. Minibus events in 2023 received a £688.50 subsidy, events in 2024 received a £510 subsidy and events in 2025 received a £526 subsidy. As Denton have confirmed that the cost of the minibus will increase by £100 to £525 per hire (i.e. £33 per seat), the use of the minibus will be reduced going forwards.