Ripon to Pateley Bridge - 9 May 2026

We are into a set of week 10 routes this time out, that's nearly half way through our walking year already. We are heading to Pateley Bridge this time and to get there we head south on the A1 road and come off at the turn for Ripon.  There are no routes starting from Ripon but just outside the town is Studley Royal Park and in the park is Fountains Abbey and St Mary's Church.

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Welcome to the Red Kite Ramblers Web Site

A walking club based in North Tyneside in the North East of England

Who Are We?

We are a walking club located in North Tyneside in the North East of England close to Newcastle upon Tyne. We run a walking programme with planned walks every other Saturday throughout the year. You can download the walk programme for 2026 by clicking here.

What Do We Do?

Walking distances are from around 8 miles up to 13 and the areas covered range from Northumbria, the Lake District, the Scottish Borders, the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales. Clicking here will take you to the About Page with more information.

How Do We Get There?

On walk days there are usually 3 planned walks depending on the numbers of w​​al​kers out on the day. A coach from a local coach company is used for the journey. Clicking here will take you to the Contact Page where you can check the pick-up locations and get in touch with us.

How Much ​​Does It Cost?

Walks cost £15.00 and membership for the year is £20.00.