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  • Free guided walk: Circular Walk around Shildon

    Locomotion, Shildon Dale Road, Shildon, United Kingdom

    Approx 5.8miles, easy going, 1 stile, dog friendly, sturdy boots Refreshments at the former Wagon Works Canteen For more details contact jraw2883@aol.com If wet the

  • Litter Pick at St. Helen Auckland

    Stationmaster's House, West Auckland , United Kingdom

    Join the Friends for a litter pick along the S&DR. Meeting in front of the former station house in St Helen Auckland at 10:25. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Litter Pickers and bags can be provided, but bring your own if you wish. Email John Raw at jraw2883@aol.com to register for the litter pick.

  • Celebrating SDR at Heighington

    St Michaels Church, Heighington, DL5 6PN Church View, Heighington, United Kingdom

    We have a fabulous event coming up on 7th March 2026 with some amazing speakers. Proceeds will support our fundraising efforts to make the magic happen with the old Locomotion pub and bring it back to life again. Please join us, get your tickets, share the post, sponsor the event... whatever works for you, works […]

    £6

  • Meeting of Heighington & Aycliffe Interest Group (H.A.I.G)

    NC Group Unit 3&4, Parsons Court, Welbury Way,, Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

    HAIG Agenda 20.03.26 Any new members or interested persons wishing to join the meeting please contact below: jonathan.ratcliffe@sdr1825.org.uk  

  • Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)

    Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

    Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) Darlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction. 1.5 miles (2.5 km), 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. We will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind […]

    Free

  • Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse – the families who brought the S&DR to life

    Pease and Backhouse - an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life. Darlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground. 1.5 miles (2 km), 1 hour 30 mins. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy. In Darlington’s Quaker burial ground, many members of the Pease […]

    Free

  • H.A.I.G. Regular Volunteering Day

    Regular volunteering activities designed to support the HAIG area element of the SDR will take place on the last Friday of the month. The activities can range from litter picks to development of the original Heighington Station building. If you have anything specific that you want to suggest / lead on the volunteering days please […]

  • Free Guided Walk: Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park, Bowesfield Junction and 5 Bridges across the Tees.

    Eaglescliffe Station

    A linear walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing via Preston Park, Bowesfield Junction and the site of 1830 S&DR Suspension Bridge. Distance about 4miles. Terrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths with a short walk next to the River Tees under the A66 and 2 railway bridges. Meet at Eaglescliffe Station […]

    Free

  • Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)

    Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) Darlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction. 1.5 miles (2.5 km), 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. We will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind […]

    Free