Wednesday, 20th May 2026
| Walk: | Main Street, Langthwaite Lane, Stony Stoop Lane, Redmire Force, Wanlass Park, Flats Lane, | ||
| Start Point: | Layby east of West Witton | Grid Reference: | SE 068 885 |
| Distance: | 7 miles | Ascent: | 675 feet |
| Time: | 3 hours | ||
| Weather: | Cool with intermittent light showers | ||
| Comments: | The layby east of West Witton is the ideal place to park as there is very little opportunity to park in the village itelf. Whilst a section of the path follows the course of the river is mainly high above the tree lined river itself. However it doed descend to the side of the river at Redmire Force. | ||
Walking along Langthwaite Lane we spot a very impressive stile
The Knights Templar had a presence here
The adjoining chapel . . .
was in existence from around 1202 . . .
to the suppression of the order . . .
between 1308 and 1312
Taking a short break beside the River Ure
One of a number of planes . . .
that were flying overhead
Redmire Force . . .
is very active today . . .
but more peaceful further downstream . . .
where we take a short break