Welcome to our website Over 250 walking holidays available in more than 90 countries Contacts email our secretary walks 0191 5847654 enquiries and footpaths  About Us We are a local group based in County Durham in the Northern Pennines of England, an area of outstanding natural beauty. (AONB). David Bellamy who lives in our area describes this area as the last great wilderness of England. The 74 mile long Weardale Way runs through our area and ends on the coast at Sunderland. Our group currently has 91 members and our committee meet 4 times a year to deal with any problems and to organise a programme of walks ranging from 5-13 miles and covering the Lake District to the Yorkshire Dales as well as local walks in the Wear Valley. New members are always welcome. Please contact the leader if you wish to join a walk at its starting point or require any further information. More details on our membership and walks pages.   The Ramblers Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number:  4458492. Registered charity in England and Wales, no: 1093577, registered charity in Scotland, no:SC039799. Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW