walkers on a hillDyke Hikes

New programme October – March 2010  
(click to download WORD doc)

AGM to be held Friday 12th February at Bev’s house followed by the late Christmas meal at Peppy’s Pizza in Heaton.  Please contact a walk leader if you would like to attend either.

 

 
Dyke Hikes' are a group of lesbians who enjoy walking.  While the emphasis is on leisure and meeting people, a reasonable degree of fitness is required along with appropriate boots and clothing.  Most walks are between 6 and 9 miles long and take place in the countryside across Northumberland and County Durham (with occasional variations).  Many walks are followed by a visit to the pub or local cafe. New walk programmes are prepared every 6 months, with one or two walks offered each month.  No advance booking is required and lesbians visiting the area are welcome to join us.  In most cases you will need your own transport to get to the meeting points although lifts can sometimes be arranged. 

Walks are free but small contributions (not more than 50pence) from regular walkers pays for brochure printing and web Hikers walking in the snowhosting.

 

 New walkers

If you are new to Dyke Hikes we recommend you contact the leader of your chosen walk beforehand. However, as telephone numbers are not available on this site you will need to contact Lesbian Line on the Thursday evening preceding the walk.  For this and more information about Dyke Hikes ring Lesbian Line on 0191 261 2277 (Thursdays 7.00 -9.00pm) Or email enquiries to: dykehikes@hotmail.com




Associate membership
Membership of Dyke Hikes is optional for walkers but becoming an associate member entitles you to attend the AGM and you may be eligible for discount on walking gear in some shops.   You can download and print an associate membership form here (WORD doc). Completed forms can be returned to any walk leader.             


Please note that all walk leaders are volunteers and everyone participates at their own risk.           

Walks programme October – March 2010

11 Oct            Westgate/Eastgate/Rookhope (11 miles): Judy
18 Oct             Weardale (9.5 miles) : Lisa

8 Nov               White Force, Upper Teesdale (7miles): Pam

13 Dec            Bamburgh Circular (8 miles) : Shirley
20 Dec            Winter Solstice Eve: Simonside Hills (6.5 miles) : Sharon

 

Click here to download and print a WORD version of the latest programme including meeting points

10 Jan             Hulne Park, Alnwick (7miles): Bev CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

14 Feb             Lumley Castle and river (7miles) : Allison

28 Feb             St Oswald’s Heavenfield (7miles): Jen

14 Mar             Leyburn Shawl and Wensleydale (6 miles): Kath

 

 Click here to download and print a WORD version of the latest programme including meeting points

  Important points to note

  • Please note that all walk leaders are volunteers and everyone participates at their own risk.         
  • Walks begin promptly 15 minutes after stated meeting time. Please make every effort to be on time
  • Bring something to eat and drink, waterproof clothing with suitable footwear  (usually walking boots)
  • Walks are only cancelled in very adverse weather. If in doubt contact the walk leader.
  • Dogs are welcome on walks indicated but must be kept under control at all times. Your dog is your responsibility!
  • Walks are open to lesbians aged 18 years and over.
  • Read the walk description and check it is within your capability.  If in doubt contact the walk leader via Lesbian Line.