Salthome Visit (2013-10-19)

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On Saturday, 19th October, three of us (M, J and P) undertook an expedition to the RSPB Wildlife Reserve and Discovery Park at Saltholme (near Seaton Carew).
 

We spent a few hours walking around the grounds and visiting the various hides that were strategically located around the wetland areas. Armed with our binoculars, we were able to observe a wide variety of bird species. We had a very pleasant lunch in the restaurant that was located on the upper floor of the main visitors-centre building. Further details of the Saltholme reserve can be found here.
 
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Walking Weekend in Shap (2013-10-04)

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On Friday 4th October, we motored across the A66 to Shap in order to participate in a walking weekend with Stockton Rambling Club. We stayed at the Best Western Shap Wells Hotel {NY 578 096} for three nights.
 

During the weekend, we did two A-Walks - each one starting from the A685 road near Low Borrow Bridge {NY 607 014}. The Saturday walk (led by Phil) took in Borrowdale Wood, Whinfell Beacon, Old High, Mabbin Crag, Ashstead Fell, Breast High, Bretherdale Head, Greenholme and High Scales. The walk finished back at the hotel where we were staying. The Sunday walk (led by Jane) went to Salterwath Bridge, Carlingill Bridge, Black Force, Docker Knott, Bleagill Head, Simon's Seat (on Langdale Fell), Middleton, High Shaw, Town Head and Raisgill Hall. The walk then finished in the small villge of Orton {NY 622 082}.
 
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Jane's Trip to Thassos (2013-09-22)

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On Sunday, 22nd September, Jane and Tracy flew from Manchester Airport to Kavala Airport (in mainland Greece) and then caught a ferry to the small island of Thassos.
 

They spent a week holidaying in the sun and exploring the wonderful things that this small Greek island had to offer.
 
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Alnmouth Expedition (2013-09-17)

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We travelled to Alnmouth on the Northumberland coast on 17th September and stayed for a night at the Hope & Anchor hotel in Northumberland Street.

We spent two days walking around Alnmouth and the coastal area just north of Boulmer.
 
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