Sun 6th Dec - Dow Crag & Old Man of Coniston
Sun 13th Dec - Cross Fell
Sat 19th Dec - Christmas meal - book your place now
Sun 27th Dec - Whin Rigg & Illgill Head
8th May - Keswick to Barrow
Skye trip in May - book asap
Photos from Fairfield,
photos from Water Yeat/Lowick Bridge,
photos from Eskdale/Ravenglass,
and photos from Bannisdale
WOULD ALL WALK LEADERS MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE RELEVANT MAP DETAILS AND A GRID REFERENCE FOR THE START POINTS OF ALL WALKS, THANKS.
Please contact the walk leaders directly if you would like to go on their walks or have any queries on specific walks.
Please contact Rob with any general queries or to volunteer to lead a walk where there are any gaps.
SuMMittGoodRambling@gmail.com or phone 0777 398 6512.
If you would like your walk updated on the Blog, have a post relevant to the group or photos from walks or socials you would like posted, please email Linda at linda_jackson80@hotmail.com.
Alternatively contact Helen at hattie22@btopenworld.com
Any mistakes or amendments required, please let us know! Thanks.
See posts below for walk details.
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Sunday, 1 August 2010
Early Aug - Zugspitze
Brief plan and details for Zugspitze. Date tbc - 1st or 2nd weekend in aug (thu/fri-sun)
We will be flying to Munich and taking train to Garmisch Partenkirchen.
There is an option of 2 routes. Reintal route is the easiest but longest route includes a gorge to cross, glacier plateau and scree rockface or Hollental route which is exposed with a lot of via ferriata, 5m freeclimb, ridge traverse and a difficult gap to cross. Equipment required on both routes. (harness and via ferrata karabiner and cable. helmet for hollental route) Route to be decided by all those who come.
Ascent is over 2400m and for both routes we will spend the night before summit day in a mountain hut 600m into the ascent. Option of cable car to descend. Ascent time est 10hrs
Flights will be available from Jan. All to book their own. time and flight no tbc but from Manchester-Munich (easyjet). Estimated cost £200 + beer and food.
Contact Claire 07511259791 for furthur details
We will be flying to Munich and taking train to Garmisch Partenkirchen.
There is an option of 2 routes. Reintal route is the easiest but longest route includes a gorge to cross, glacier plateau and scree rockface or Hollental route which is exposed with a lot of via ferriata, 5m freeclimb, ridge traverse and a difficult gap to cross. Equipment required on both routes. (harness and via ferrata karabiner and cable. helmet for hollental route) Route to be decided by all those who come.
Ascent is over 2400m and for both routes we will spend the night before summit day in a mountain hut 600m into the ascent. Option of cable car to descend. Ascent time est 10hrs
Flights will be available from Jan. All to book their own. time and flight no tbc but from Manchester-Munich (easyjet). Estimated cost £200 + beer and food.
Contact Claire 07511259791 for furthur details
Saturday, 29 May 2010
29th May - 3rd Jun - Skye Trip
For anyone who wants to go to Skye in May. There is now also the option for those who don't want to do the wildcamping trip to stay in Portree Hostel and do day walks, see http://www.hostelskye.co.uk/index.shtml. However accommodation is being quickly booked up even at this early stage, (the hostel that was going to be used is already full!). If anyone wants to come and needs accommodation, this year £14 per night, please get in touch with Emma, 07773 202845 ASAP. (Also if anyone doing the wildcamping trip and wants a night in a bed on the Saturday when we arrive pls get in touch).
Leaders: Paul B (07752 116979) & Emma (07773 202845)
Leaders: Paul B (07752 116979) & Emma (07773 202845)
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Sun 9th May - Cartmel / Cark
Start Point: parking in / by Cartmel Racecourse (G.R. SD 377 787 @ 11.00)
Description: racecourse / Lane Park / Low Bank Side / Cark (Rose & Crown?) / Holker / Cistercian Way / Burns Farm / Hill / Walton Hall / racecourse
Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Total Ascent: 215 metres (705 ft.)
High Point: on The Cistercian Way between Bigland Scar & Mount Barnard -100 m (328 ft.)
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 1
Car Share: Meet at the Kendal Morrisons car park @ 10.15 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: racecourse / Lane Park / Low Bank Side / Cark (Rose & Crown?) / Holker / Cistercian Way / Burns Farm / Hill / Walton Hall / racecourse
Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Total Ascent: 215 metres (705 ft.)
High Point: on The Cistercian Way between Bigland Scar & Mount Barnard -100 m (328 ft.)
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 1
Car Share: Meet at the Kendal Morrisons car park @ 10.15 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Saturday, 8 May 2010
Sat 8th May - Keswick to Barrow Walk
K-B. If you want to walk it and havent contacted Claire to reserve your place in the team please do so now.
and then update under the keswick to barrow date.
Saturday 9th May - Keswick to Barrow
I will be submitting the team for the K-B early Jan when entry opens. Please let me know ASAP if you want to do the event. I need everyones full name or you will not be included.
Currently we have 10 confirmed names for the walk.
The following people have kindly volunteered to provide refreshments for our team
Linda and Claire A at Grasmere (10 miles)
Dan and Matt at Lowick (31 miles)
There is a refreshment stop just after Coniston that serves tea and burgers (22 miles)
if anyone who is not doing the walk is free to help out please let me know.
Social in Barrow after the walk. Suggest either pizza hut in Barrow or the Brown Cow pub in Dalton in Furness. Let me know which is preferred.
Also anyone who is able to help out with getting ppl home from Barrow - your help will be muchly appreciated :D
Claire D - 07511 259791
and then update under the keswick to barrow date.
Saturday 9th May - Keswick to Barrow
I will be submitting the team for the K-B early Jan when entry opens. Please let me know ASAP if you want to do the event. I need everyones full name or you will not be included.
Currently we have 10 confirmed names for the walk.
The following people have kindly volunteered to provide refreshments for our team
Linda and Claire A at Grasmere (10 miles)
Dan and Matt at Lowick (31 miles)
There is a refreshment stop just after Coniston that serves tea and burgers (22 miles)
if anyone who is not doing the walk is free to help out please let me know.
Social in Barrow after the walk. Suggest either pizza hut in Barrow or the Brown Cow pub in Dalton in Furness. Let me know which is preferred.
Also anyone who is able to help out with getting ppl home from Barrow - your help will be muchly appreciated :D
Claire D - 07511 259791
Saturday, 1 May 2010
1st-3rd May - Bob Graham Round
I am planning to do the Bob Graham round over 3 days in comfort mayday bank holiday weekend. This is 42 fells and approx 25 miles a day.
Plan is start in Wasdale maybe overnight stay at YHA, first night at a YHA in Keswick and 2nd night at a YHA in Grasmere. Will be taking bags with change of clothes, shower equipment etc to the hostels on the friday night so to carry as little weight as poss on walk days. Will be eating out in the evening.
Please contact me for more info.
Everyone to book their own accommodation.
Claire D - 07511259791
Plan is start in Wasdale maybe overnight stay at YHA, first night at a YHA in Keswick and 2nd night at a YHA in Grasmere. Will be taking bags with change of clothes, shower equipment etc to the hostels on the friday night so to carry as little weight as poss on walk days. Will be eating out in the evening.
Please contact me for more info.
Everyone to book their own accommodation.
Claire D - 07511259791
Sunday, 4 April 2010
Sun 4th Apr - Coniston / Tarn Hows / Yew Tree Tarn / Yewdale
Start Point: Main Coniston car park (by T.I.C.) (G.R. - SD 303975 @ 11.00)
Description: Coniston Village / Tarn Hows / Yew Tree Tarn / Yewdale loop
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 270 metres (885 ft.)
High Point: path nr. Howgraves (above Tarn Hows) - 230 metres (755 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.20 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: Coniston Village / Tarn Hows / Yew Tree Tarn / Yewdale loop
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 270 metres (885 ft.)
High Point: path nr. Howgraves (above Tarn Hows) - 230 metres (755 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.20 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sun 4th Apr - Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Ideal training walk for those doing the keswick to barrow or for those who want something a bit different.
Starting from Ribblehead Viaduct we will do the 26 miles including Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in this order.
Please try to attend other K-B training walks in order to prepare for this walk if able or if you are not sure about the distance. Option for shortening walk after Ingleborough but this will still be around 20 miles.
Details to follow
Leader - Claire 07511259791
Starting from Ribblehead Viaduct we will do the 26 miles including Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in this order.
Please try to attend other K-B training walks in order to prepare for this walk if able or if you are not sure about the distance. Option for shortening walk after Ingleborough but this will still be around 20 miles.
Details to follow
Leader - Claire 07511259791
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Sun 14th Mar - High Rigg, Clough Head & Great Dodd
A high level outing which offers spectacular panoramic views of the northern fells.
A quick jaunt up High Rigg is provided as a warm up, before descending to Hilltop quarries, then on up to Threlkeld Knotts. A steep-sided path up Red Screes leads to the top of Clough Head, from where it is an easy stroll over to Calfhow Pike. There is then a gradual ascent to Great Dodd before going down to Randerside. We will return via the Old Coach Road, admiring views of Blencathra and Great Mell Fell along the way.
Grade 3
Distance: 11 miles
High point: Great Dodd (857 m)
Duration: 6.5h
Start time: 9.30 am
Meeting point: layby at Wanthwaite Bridge (Grid ref: NY313232); alternative parking along B5322 near junction to Wanthwaite.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
A quick jaunt up High Rigg is provided as a warm up, before descending to Hilltop quarries, then on up to Threlkeld Knotts. A steep-sided path up Red Screes leads to the top of Clough Head, from where it is an easy stroll over to Calfhow Pike. There is then a gradual ascent to Great Dodd before going down to Randerside. We will return via the Old Coach Road, admiring views of Blencathra and Great Mell Fell along the way.
Grade 3
Distance: 11 miles
High point: Great Dodd (857 m)
Duration: 6.5h
Start time: 9.30 am
Meeting point: layby at Wanthwaite Bridge (Grid ref: NY313232); alternative parking along B5322 near junction to Wanthwaite.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Sun 7th Mar - Rusland & High Dam
Start Point: High Dam car park (G.R. SD 369 881) @ 11.00
Description: Finsthwaite / July Flowertree / Wintering Park / Tom Crag / Town End / Yew Barrow Dale / Resp Haw Wood / Rusland Cross / Crosslands / High Dam
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Total Ascent: 381 metres (1250 ft.)
High Point: W of High Dam - 200 metres (656 ft.)
Time: 3.5 - 4 hours
Grade: 1
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.15 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: Finsthwaite / July Flowertree / Wintering Park / Tom Crag / Town End / Yew Barrow Dale / Resp Haw Wood / Rusland Cross / Crosslands / High Dam
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Total Ascent: 381 metres (1250 ft.)
High Point: W of High Dam - 200 metres (656 ft.)
Time: 3.5 - 4 hours
Grade: 1
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.15 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Sun 21st Feb - Clougha Pike & Ward's Stone
Trail magazine rates Clougha pike as one of the 100 best hills in the UK. On a good day it has clear views across Morecambe bay to the Lake District. After that we head on to Ward’s Stone, the highest point in the Forest of Bowland with two trig points for those who collect them.
Distance: approximately 12 miles.
Grade is mildly strenuous - the ascent is fairly gradual, though, but the walk is quite long, and likely to be very muddy in places. I'd put it a 3 or less but that is just my opinion.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on this walk. This is not my decision but is part of the access rights due to the area being a grouse shooting estate.
Leave the M6 at junction 34. Turn right at the lights heading towards the East, then continue to Caton. At Caton (just after the 30mph speed camera) turn right towards Quernmore. Follow this road as it bends around Caton then out into the countryside. After a short drive you will come to a junction with signs directing you towards Lancaster and other places. Turn left to take the junction that goes downhill (note that coming back it is difficult to see to your left when exiting this juntion). Follow this road past a school and a Church, continuing on until you get to a crossroads next to a few buildings (the crossroads earlier have no buildings). Then turn left and drive about 2 miles until you reach a carpark across the road from a small tower folly. This is the Jubilee tower and parking is free.
Start time is 10.00.
Start point is at Jubilee Tower car park (free) SD543573 near Quernmore
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=354250&y=457350&z=110&sv=354250,457350&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=s.srf&dn=628&ax=354250&ay=457350&lm=0
Unfortunately there is no obvious pub nearby for after the walk. We could head to Caton where there is a pub apparently, but I can't remember it (wasn't driving when I went there).
Leader: Paul B (07752 116979)
Distance: approximately 12 miles.
Grade is mildly strenuous - the ascent is fairly gradual, though, but the walk is quite long, and likely to be very muddy in places. I'd put it a 3 or less but that is just my opinion.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on this walk. This is not my decision but is part of the access rights due to the area being a grouse shooting estate.
Leave the M6 at junction 34. Turn right at the lights heading towards the East, then continue to Caton. At Caton (just after the 30mph speed camera) turn right towards Quernmore. Follow this road as it bends around Caton then out into the countryside. After a short drive you will come to a junction with signs directing you towards Lancaster and other places. Turn left to take the junction that goes downhill (note that coming back it is difficult to see to your left when exiting this juntion). Follow this road past a school and a Church, continuing on until you get to a crossroads next to a few buildings (the crossroads earlier have no buildings). Then turn left and drive about 2 miles until you reach a carpark across the road from a small tower folly. This is the Jubilee tower and parking is free.
Start time is 10.00.
Start point is at Jubilee Tower car park (free) SD543573 near Quernmore
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=354250&y=457350&z=110&sv=354250,457350&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=s.srf&dn=628&ax=354250&ay=457350&lm=0
Unfortunately there is no obvious pub nearby for after the walk. We could head to Caton where there is a pub apparently, but I can't remember it (wasn't driving when I went there).
Leader: Paul B (07752 116979)
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Sun 7th Feb - Gummers How / Strawberry Bank
Start Point: Car park almost at the top of the Gummer's How road (heads NE opposite Fell Foot Park @ the S end of Lake Windermere - G.R. SD 389 876 @ 11.00)
Description: Gummer's How / Blake Holme Plantation / Moor How Park / Great Hartbarrow / Hollins / Masons Arms (re-hydration??) / past Burblethwaite Hall(!) / Raven's Barrow / Sow How Tarn & Lane
Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Total Ascent: 385 metres (1263 ft.)
High Point: Gummer's How - 321 metres (1053 ft.)
Time: 4.5 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.30 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: Gummer's How / Blake Holme Plantation / Moor How Park / Great Hartbarrow / Hollins / Masons Arms (re-hydration??) / past Burblethwaite Hall(!) / Raven's Barrow / Sow How Tarn & Lane
Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Total Ascent: 385 metres (1263 ft.)
High Point: Gummer's How - 321 metres (1053 ft.)
Time: 4.5 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.30 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Sat 6th Feb - Keswick to Barrow training walk
All welcome.
Windermere to Ambleside on the road. Then up scandale to Red Screes and quick visit to Middle Dodd. Down to the kirkstone Inn for refreshment and back to cars via the struggle and a bit more road.
Full details to follow
Leader: Claire 07511 259791
Windermere to Ambleside on the road. Then up scandale to Red Screes and quick visit to Middle Dodd. Down to the kirkstone Inn for refreshment and back to cars via the struggle and a bit more road.
Full details to follow
Leader: Claire 07511 259791
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Sun 17th Jan - Little Langdale & Lingmoor Fell
The route takes us through the quiet woods of Little Langdale and on to Blea Tarn. We will pass through the insanely narrow squeeze on Side Pike and scramble to the summit of Lingmoor Fell. The return to Skelwith Bridge will be through the rolling landscape around Colwith.
Distance: 8.5 miles
Time: about 5.5 hours
Height Gained: 400m
Grade: 3
Start: 9:30am @ the bridge, Skelwith Bridge, NY 344 034
Car Share: Morrisons car park, Kendal @ 8:45am
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019
Distance: 8.5 miles
Time: about 5.5 hours
Height Gained: 400m
Grade: 3
Start: 9:30am @ the bridge, Skelwith Bridge, NY 344 034
Car Share: Morrisons car park, Kendal @ 8:45am
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Sun 3rd Jan - Beatrix Potter Walk
Start Point: Parking area between the road & the lake (N of ferry landing)
(G.R. SD 389 964 [?] @ 11.00)
Description: Lakeside / Belt Ash Coppice / Harrow Slack / Far Sawrey (Claife Crier Bar?) / Near Sawrey (Tower Bank Arms? & Hill Top - Beatrix Potter's house) / Dub How Farm / Garnett Wood / Town End / Jemmy Crag (on Lakeside again) & back
Distance: 5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Total Ascent: 210 metres (690 ft.)
High Point: nr. Mitchell Knotts - 170 metres (558 ft.)
Time: 3 hours
Grade: 1
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
(G.R. SD 389 964 [?] @ 11.00)
Description: Lakeside / Belt Ash Coppice / Harrow Slack / Far Sawrey (Claife Crier Bar?) / Near Sawrey (Tower Bank Arms? & Hill Top - Beatrix Potter's house) / Dub How Farm / Garnett Wood / Town End / Jemmy Crag (on Lakeside again) & back
Distance: 5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Total Ascent: 210 metres (690 ft.)
High Point: nr. Mitchell Knotts - 170 metres (558 ft.)
Time: 3 hours
Grade: 1
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Saturday, 2 January 2010
Sat 2nd Jan - Keswick to Barrow training walk
All welcome. 15 mile road walk in central lakes.
Includes tea shop stop!
Details to follow
Leader: Claire 07511 259791
Includes tea shop stop!
Details to follow
Leader: Claire 07511 259791
Friday, 1 January 2010
Thursday, 31 December 2009
New Years Eve - Keswick
NEW YEARS EVE NIGHT OUT
Following some mad suggestions i am arranging the night out in keswick. Plan is
meal in keswick followed by a pub crawl
midnight summit of Latrigg from keswick - all collecting and leaving walking gear in cars on the way up and down. Beer at summit of course.
More beer and socialising in the Loft nightclub after down from Latrigg and changed.
Looking to book YHA in keswick for the night then we can all head onto Emmas walk on new years day for sobering up and another meal.
Please let me know ASAP if interested as need to sort accommodation.
Contact Claire 07511259791
Following some mad suggestions i am arranging the night out in keswick. Plan is
meal in keswick followed by a pub crawl
midnight summit of Latrigg from keswick - all collecting and leaving walking gear in cars on the way up and down. Beer at summit of course.
More beer and socialising in the Loft nightclub after down from Latrigg and changed.
Looking to book YHA in keswick for the night then we can all head onto Emmas walk on new years day for sobering up and another meal.
Please let me know ASAP if interested as need to sort accommodation.
Contact Claire 07511259791
Sunday, 27 December 2009
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Sat 19th Dec - Christmas Meal
Alexanders pub next to castle green hotel
Table booked for 7.30pm
Option of 3 course christmas meal for £20 or just pick anything you like off the normal menu.
All to pre-order. (Awaiting email of menu as not on site)
Accomodation available from those who live in Kendal.
For more info email or text Claire D
claireduncan@rocketmail.com
07511259791
Table booked for 7.30pm
Option of 3 course christmas meal for £20 or just pick anything you like off the normal menu.
All to pre-order. (Awaiting email of menu as not on site)
Accomodation available from those who live in Kendal.
For more info email or text Claire D
claireduncan@rocketmail.com
07511259791
Sunday, 13 December 2009
Sun 13th Dec - Grasmere
THIS WALK WAS ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR DECEMBER
Start: Layby A591, north of Grasmere, near Swan Pub. GR: 339 084
Nearest toilets: Car Park GR 339 073 - we won't be passing them from start point
Easedale to Easedale tarn, Stythwaite Steps, up Far Easedale, Brownrigg Moss, Calf Crag, Moment Crag, Gibson Knot, Helm Crag and back to Grasmere.
14km, 5 - 51/2 hours. Grasmere 89m --> highest point 537m
This walk was very wet and boggy when I did it!
Tea shop at end
If anyone is interested in this walk pls get in touch as will be weather dependant. The route can be changed to a short low level walk with pub lunch at the end, however the roads are very flooded at the moment and travel there may prove difficult.
Leader: Emma (07773 202845)
Start: Layby A591, north of Grasmere, near Swan Pub. GR: 339 084
Nearest toilets: Car Park GR 339 073 - we won't be passing them from start point
Easedale to Easedale tarn, Stythwaite Steps, up Far Easedale, Brownrigg Moss, Calf Crag, Moment Crag, Gibson Knot, Helm Crag and back to Grasmere.
14km, 5 - 51/2 hours. Grasmere 89m --> highest point 537m
This walk was very wet and boggy when I did it!
Tea shop at end
If anyone is interested in this walk pls get in touch as will be weather dependant. The route can be changed to a short low level walk with pub lunch at the end, however the roads are very flooded at the moment and travel there may prove difficult.
Leader: Emma (07773 202845)
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Sun 6th Dec - Dow Crag & Old Man of Coniston
Start: 10:30hrs Walna Scar Road Car Park, Coniston. Grid Ref: SD 289 971.
Description: Dow Crag (778m) and The Old Man of Coniston (803m)
Ascent: approx 600m
Time: 4-5hrs
Grade:3
Car Share: 10:00hrs Low Wood Hotel
Leader: Babs (07843 567097)
Description: Dow Crag (778m) and The Old Man of Coniston (803m)
Ascent: approx 600m
Time: 4-5hrs
Grade:3
Car Share: 10:00hrs Low Wood Hotel
Leader: Babs (07843 567097)
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Sat 5th Dec - Christmas Ceilidh
Paul B has block booked 12 tickets - all other tickets are now sold. If you contacted Paul for a ticket he will let you know if you are one of the lucky 12. Please get your £8 to Paul asap.
The Details:-
1. The date is Saturday 5th December, 2009.
2. The venue again is Kendal Parish Hall.
3. Doors open 7:30pm. Start 7:45pm. Finish about 11:30pm.
4. Band - 'Tumbling Tom'. Callers - Fiona Rigg and Les Ord. (Possible guest caller!).
5. Entertainment will be along the lines of last years but with some developments!
6. Refreshments also as last year but with soft drinks and additional mulled wine available at reasonable prices.
7. Tickets. Adults A - £8 (same as last year), under 18s Y - £6 and under 5s C - free.
The Details:-
1. The date is Saturday 5th December, 2009.
2. The venue again is Kendal Parish Hall.
3. Doors open 7:30pm. Start 7:45pm. Finish about 11:30pm.
4. Band - 'Tumbling Tom'. Callers - Fiona Rigg and Les Ord. (Possible guest caller!).
5. Entertainment will be along the lines of last years but with some developments!
6. Refreshments also as last year but with soft drinks and additional mulled wine available at reasonable prices.
7. Tickets. Adults A - £8 (same as last year), under 18s Y - £6 and under 5s C - free.
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Sun 29th Nov - Binsey from Bassenthwaite
A more interesting way of doing the most northly Wainwright, incorporating a part of the Cumbrian Way!
Park in Bassenthwaite Village at 'Back Hill' (Grid Ref 231323), which is by the Avenue of trees on the Village green, next to the bus stop. Alternatively you can park in the Sun Inn overspill car park, but please inform the pub that you have done this.(We will be having a drink in there later).
The walk ascends quite steeply through Park Wood, then it is relatively flat through high Bewaldeth and onto Fell End Farm including a short road section. From here we ascend Binsey (447m) from the West and then drop down the other side. A short stretch on the road takes us past Overwater Hall, before open fields and a section of the Cumbrian Way, returns us back through Park Wood.
NOTE: THIS WALK IS LIKELY TO BE VERY MUDDY AFTER RECENT RAINFALL. INCASE OF FURTHER BAD WEATHER PLEASE ADVISE LEADER IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO JOIN THE WALK INCASE THE WALK IS CANCELLED AT THE LAST MINUTE.
6 miles
4 hours
Grade 2
Meet at 10.50am to start at 11am
Car share from Morrisons in Kendal at 10am (without leader)
Leader: Neil S (07733 194102)
Park in Bassenthwaite Village at 'Back Hill' (Grid Ref 231323), which is by the Avenue of trees on the Village green, next to the bus stop. Alternatively you can park in the Sun Inn overspill car park, but please inform the pub that you have done this.(We will be having a drink in there later).
The walk ascends quite steeply through Park Wood, then it is relatively flat through high Bewaldeth and onto Fell End Farm including a short road section. From here we ascend Binsey (447m) from the West and then drop down the other side. A short stretch on the road takes us past Overwater Hall, before open fields and a section of the Cumbrian Way, returns us back through Park Wood.
NOTE: THIS WALK IS LIKELY TO BE VERY MUDDY AFTER RECENT RAINFALL. INCASE OF FURTHER BAD WEATHER PLEASE ADVISE LEADER IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO JOIN THE WALK INCASE THE WALK IS CANCELLED AT THE LAST MINUTE.
6 miles
4 hours
Grade 2
Meet at 10.50am to start at 11am
Car share from Morrisons in Kendal at 10am (without leader)
Leader: Neil S (07733 194102)
Friday, 27 November 2009
27th or 28th Nov - Carlisle Night out
I am organising a night out to go on a pub crawl in the pubs/clubs on Botchergate, Carlisle for weekend of friday 27th or saturday 28th of november depending on which night most people would be available. I could have up to 3 people stay at my house as long as you don`t mind sharing a room with another or sleep on the floor. If anyone is interested could you contact Tamara on 07731402703 or tamara20_23@hotmail.com then once I know how many would like to come I will organise which night and a time and meeting place that best suits everyone coming. Thanks, Tamara.
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Sun 22nd Nov - Grasmere {CANCELLED}
THIS WALK IS CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING, SORRY...
Start: Layby A591, north of Grasmere, near Swan Pub. GR: 339 084
Nearest toilets: Car Park GR 339 073 - we won't be passing them from start point
Easedale to Easedale tarn, Stythwaite Steps, up Far Easedale, Brownrigg Moss, Calf Crag, Moment Crag, Gibson Knot, Helm Crag and back to Grasmere.
14km, 5 - 51/2 hours. Grasmere 89m --> highest point 537m
This walk was very wet and boggy when I did it!
Tea shop at end
If anyone is interested in this walk pls get in touch as will be weather dependant. The route can be changed to a short low level walk with pub lunch at the end, however the roads are very flooded at the moment and travel there may prove difficult.
CANCELLED
Leader: Emma (07773 202845)
Start: Layby A591, north of Grasmere, near Swan Pub. GR: 339 084
Nearest toilets: Car Park GR 339 073 - we won't be passing them from start point
Easedale to Easedale tarn, Stythwaite Steps, up Far Easedale, Brownrigg Moss, Calf Crag, Moment Crag, Gibson Knot, Helm Crag and back to Grasmere.
14km, 5 - 51/2 hours. Grasmere 89m --> highest point 537m
This walk was very wet and boggy when I did it!
Tea shop at end
If anyone is interested in this walk pls get in touch as will be weather dependant. The route can be changed to a short low level walk with pub lunch at the end, however the roads are very flooded at the moment and travel there may prove difficult.
CANCELLED
Leader: Emma (07773 202845)
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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18th - 22nd Nov - Kendal Mountain Festival
Kendal is by far the largest and most varied event of its type in Europe and it's the main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK. At the heart of Kendal’s programme is the mountain film competition, attracting film premières from around the world. Over 50 films are screened (from 200+ entries) with ten coveted prizes up for grabs.
Best to book tickets in advance. For further info see:
http://www.mountainfest.co.uk
Best to book tickets in advance. For further info see:
http://www.mountainfest.co.uk
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Sun 15th Nov - Bannisdale Horseshoe
A circular walk taking in some of the minor tops just above Kendal.
Includes Whiteside Pike, Todd Fell, Capplebarrow, Ancrow Brow, White Howe and Lamb Pasture. Walk is described in Wainwrights outlying fells books.
Majority of walk is over sheep tracks with indistinct or no path and could be boggy if it has been wet. Fantastic views of the kentmere horseshoe, howgills and shap fells if clear.
Start - roadside on Mosergh Road. lots of parking space. Very minor road. just off the A6 north of Kendal. Approx 100m after the road to Longsleddale from Kendal or from Shap just after the road to Selside school and church turning right. Grid Ref SD530999 Map OL7
Start Time 9.30. Time 5-6 hours
Distance - 11miles. Ascent - approx 700m
Grade 3
Leader: Claire D (07511 259791)
Includes Whiteside Pike, Todd Fell, Capplebarrow, Ancrow Brow, White Howe and Lamb Pasture. Walk is described in Wainwrights outlying fells books.
Majority of walk is over sheep tracks with indistinct or no path and could be boggy if it has been wet. Fantastic views of the kentmere horseshoe, howgills and shap fells if clear.
Start - roadside on Mosergh Road. lots of parking space. Very minor road. just off the A6 north of Kendal. Approx 100m after the road to Longsleddale from Kendal or from Shap just after the road to Selside school and church turning right. Grid Ref SD530999 Map OL7
Start Time 9.30. Time 5-6 hours
Distance - 11miles. Ascent - approx 700m
Grade 3
Leader: Claire D (07511 259791)
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Sat 14th Nov - Social in Kendal
Social at Rocco joes in Kendal.
Eating at 8pm (sorry cant make it earlier)
Need to preorder - please look at menu
www.rococojoes.co.uk
email or text order to Claire D
claireduncan@rocketmail.com
07511259791
Eating at 8pm (sorry cant make it earlier)
Need to preorder - please look at menu
www.rococojoes.co.uk
email or text order to Claire D
claireduncan@rocketmail.com
07511259791
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