walkers on a hillDyke Hikes   

New programme April-Sept 09  
(click to download WORD doc)


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 hosting.

Hikers walking in the snow

 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 April - September 2009

12 April    Lanchester: Rambling Romans & Railway Lines (7miles): Alison
10 May   Folly Lake – nr. Roman Wall  (8miles):  Judy

24 May   Holystone—Dove Crag & Lady’s Well (6 miles): Sharon

10 June  Cottingwood common circular (3.7 miles): Kath (Wednesday evening, shorter walk)
14June   Bamburgh coast & castle (8.5 miles) : Sue

21 June  The wilds of the North Tyne Valley - Wark/Birtley circular (10 miles or 7 miles option): Jen


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

09 July    Ouseburn linear (3.5 miles): Judy  (Thursday evening, shorter walk)

12July     Thrunton Woods (9 miles):  Bev

26 July    Greenleighton Moor/Fontburn Reservoir (6 miles): Shirley

09 Aug    Alwinton (7 miles): Liz

19 Aug    Druridge Bay  (4 miles) : Shirley (Wednesday evening, shorter walk)           

23Aug     Hexhamshire Common (7.25 miles): Lisa

13 Sept   Birdoswald (8 miles): Pam


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

  Important points to note