Dyke
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.

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
- 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.