February

Diane and Richard

Lintztford Garden Centre – High Hamsterley – part of Derwent Walk – High Westwood – Medomsley – Southfield Farm – Hamsterley Hall - Lintzford.

Cloudy with some rain, cold

Diane, Richard, Michael, Michelle, Ron, Sandy, Bernie, George, Ken

Ashley - birthday celebrations

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We ended up starting late due to toilet breaks at the garden centre.

There were lots of slippery stiles in poor condition. One public right of way was blocked by a private road gate. Ken broke a farmer’s gate. It was muddy all the way round but easier coming back downhill.

We had our lunch sitting on purple benches outside Bishop Ian Ramsay Primary School in Medomsley.

Near Medomsley we found a chesnut brown hairy pig and six piglets in a muddy wood. We had to dip our boots in disinfectant beside Lintzford egg farm.

We met Hairy Biker Si King and his dog (Arty – a miniature labradoodle) outside Hamsterley Hall. He was very friendly.

The snowdrops were coming out. We also passed some horses.

Gosforth Palace Chinese Restaurant. Joined by Dorothy and Evelyn. We sat at a round table, and it was a good meal.

February Walkers

Walking by the Viaduct

Pig Portrait

Hairy Pigs

Waterfall beside Hamsterley Hall