27th March: Roamin’ on the Roman Road

Date:  27th March – Roman Road hunting on Blubberhouses Moor, approx 4 miles.

Leader:  Bill Orr

Contact:  01423 398145

Meeting point and time:  Fewston Reservoir Car Park, Blubberhouses, 0930 for 0945 (Time updated 22 Mar)

Route: Onto Blubberhouses Moor and along part of the route of the Roman Road , and back via Fewston paths.  An easy walk of about 4 miles, mostly along hard paths and with NO STILES! There are two stretches along public highway where care needs to be taken, as it is narrow in places with no clear verge onto which to leap, but each stretch is only a few hundred yards.  One short muddy stretch, but otherwise firm underfoot.

Lunch venue:  The Station Hotel in Birstwith ~1230.  Food orders required no later than Friday, 23 Mar; menus available on the website linked here.