Meet at the Buck Inn Northallerton at 9:55 to catch the 10:05 No.73 Bedale bus from Northallerton to Bedale White Bear pub bus stop or meet at the White Bear (corner of Bridge Street and South End) at 10:30.

Car parking: Bedale Bridge Street car parks (all day £2.20) as most on road parking is restricted to two hours or try to find a space along South End or Harbour Rise. (Check for restrictions)

Route: A circular walk from Bedale via Firby, passing Thorp Perrow to Snape Village entering by Ings Lane where we will have a break and returning from Snape from beside the Castle Inn and back to Bedale.  (Castle Inn closed at lunch time)

If you prefer not to walk back to Bedale and stay in Snape there is a No.144 bus from Snape to Bedale at 13:12.  (last bus 14:42)

Distance:  5½ miles walking return - Time: 2½ hours plus short break in Snape.

Difficulty: Mainly flat, some field, track and road walking so boots or trainers are advised. (Depending on weather) Some low stiles.

Return: Bus from Bedale to Northallerton at 05 & 35 minutes past the hour until 14.35 then about every half hour.

Refreshments: On return to Bedale, several pubs & cafes are available for food.

Our usual pub, the Old Black Swan is closed for change of ownership. But the White Bear, The Green Dragon and several cafes are all open, your choice on the day or book directly with the venue yourself.