Here you will find stories and descriptions of many events put on by the IOG, from walks, runs and cycle rides (often with pictures and route maps), to socials, concerts and trampolining, to trips across the UK and further afield.
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Text contributed by Ian S., pics by Ian and Glen The fabulous fourteen set off from Cockfield village hall where some had availed themselves of the ‘facilities’ and one or two had taken a quick glimpse of the art exhibition. The sky was overcast and …
Text contributed by Anni M., pics by Simon. It was a beautiful day. Blue sky, moderate breeze and nine of us, including walk leader Kate, assembled outside Manningtree Station, having arrived by train, car and bike. After recent weeks of rain, it felt like spring …
Day Six – text contributed by Dennis, pics by Pete E. and Alan B. The report for the final proper walking day of the St Cuthbert’s jaunt arrived from Toby with the following message: Hi ML,I have a handwritten Day 6 for you; luckily Dennis …
Day Five – text and pics contributed by Pete T. Following a day of rest the St Cuthbert’s crew were clearly restless for their next day of hiking. The final cleaning of the accommodation was completed in record time by our well-oiled machine and we …
Day Four – text contributed by Kearton, pics by Alan B. Day four of the Outdoor Group trek sees the team taking a rest day. They are occupying a private hostel called ‘Walkers Walls’, rather more than a stone’s throw outside Wooler, for two nights. …
Day Three – contributed by Ian S. Some of us stayed overnight at the Border Hotel and some at the Mill House in Kirk Yelthom but we all met up on the village green on a crisp morning at 09.45. After a quick look at …