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Darlington Group

We are the Darlington Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From Reeth we follow Arkle Beck to Arkle Town and then climb to the lower slopes of Calver Hill. We skirt around the hill and then gradually descend towards Healaugh and back towards Reeth. There are a number of challenging stiles and a long but gradual climb.

Sunday, 10 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Not suitable for dogs.

If you are going straight to the starting point please advise walk leader. Toilets and refreshments available in Reeth.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28280 14593
Nearest postcode:
DL3 7AU
what3words:
fluid.trips.cherry
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Vane Terrace Darlington Opposite QE 6th Form College

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 03798 99289
Nearest postcode:
DL11 6SY
what3words:
herb.contracts.ranches
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking around Reeth Green (Honesty box)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking