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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

A lovely walk in the little known dale of Coverdale over well defined paths and some country lanes. The walk starts from the village of Carlton and our route takes us over the river Cover and over fields to the hamlet of Swineside. From there we head for West Scrafton and then East Scrafton before returning to Carlton via Melmerby. There a number of stiles to negotiate and one short steep climb on wooden steps. There may be livestock.

 

 

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Sunday, 26 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

There are no toilets once we leave Carlton and the walk is not suitable for dogs. There is a pub in Carlton.

If you intend to go directly to the start of the walk, please let the leader know prior to the walk

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28278 14576
Nearest postcode:
DL3 7AU
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Opposite QE Sixth Form College, Vane Terrace, Darlington

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 06521 84655
Nearest postcode:
DL8 4BD
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Start time:
10:30 am

Main street through Carlton. Street parking available. Please let the walk leader know if you are going straight to the start

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