Meeting at Kings Arms Hotel at 7pm for something to eat and then moving onto the Old Queens Head after (we can negotiate afterwards if we want to go elsewhere). The Kings Arms Hotel is in the central square of Keswick near the Moot Hall (central slate building) on the same side of the square as Woolworths and Boots. Anybody who just wants to meet for a drink please come to the Old Queens Head at 8pm ish. The Old Queens Head is located on the edge of the car park which is near the town centre on the road that leads to Ambleside.
Helen 07753 160831
Friday, 30 May 2008
Saturday, 24 May 2008
Camping Expedition in Scotland - 23rd-26th May
23RD TO 26TH MAY
CAMPING EXPEDITION IN SCOTLAND
THE LAIRIG GHRU, SCOTLANDS HIGHEST PASS 2,700 FEET A 22 MILE LINEAR WALK GRADE 4
LEADERS ROB 0777 398 6512 & KATE 07970 665 554
FRI 23RD MAY 4PM LEAVE KENDAL FOR 5 HOUR DRIVE TO AVIEMORE YOUTH HOSTEL
SAT 24TH MAY 8AM LEAVE HOSTEL AND LEAVE ONE CAR BEHIND. DRIVE TO THE START OF THE WALK INVEREY NEAR BRAEMAR ABOUT 2 HOURS, THEN START THE 2 DAY WALK BEING SELF SUFFICIENT WITH FOOD AND WILD CAMPING GEAR ETC AFTER APPROX 12 MILES CAMP AT CORROUR BOTHY
SUN 25TH START WALKING ABOUT 10AM TO THE POOLS OF DEE (THE SOURCE OF THE RIVER DEE)
THEN UP AND OVER THE PASS 2,700 FEET AND BACK DOWN TO AVIEMORE YOUTH HOSTEL
MON 26TH A LEISURLY MORNING RETREIVING CARS THEN HEADING BACK HOME
WE NEED £30 FOR HOSTEL ACCOMODATION BY 7TH MARCH IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS TRIP (MEMBERS ONLY) LIMITED TO 8 PEOPLE
PLEASE PHONE ROB OR KATE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AND TO SEND MONEY
CAMPING EXPEDITION IN SCOTLAND
THE LAIRIG GHRU, SCOTLANDS HIGHEST PASS 2,700 FEET A 22 MILE LINEAR WALK GRADE 4
LEADERS ROB 0777 398 6512 & KATE 07970 665 554
FRI 23RD MAY 4PM LEAVE KENDAL FOR 5 HOUR DRIVE TO AVIEMORE YOUTH HOSTEL
SAT 24TH MAY 8AM LEAVE HOSTEL AND LEAVE ONE CAR BEHIND. DRIVE TO THE START OF THE WALK INVEREY NEAR BRAEMAR ABOUT 2 HOURS, THEN START THE 2 DAY WALK BEING SELF SUFFICIENT WITH FOOD AND WILD CAMPING GEAR ETC AFTER APPROX 12 MILES CAMP AT CORROUR BOTHY
SUN 25TH START WALKING ABOUT 10AM TO THE POOLS OF DEE (THE SOURCE OF THE RIVER DEE)
THEN UP AND OVER THE PASS 2,700 FEET AND BACK DOWN TO AVIEMORE YOUTH HOSTEL
MON 26TH A LEISURLY MORNING RETREIVING CARS THEN HEADING BACK HOME
WE NEED £30 FOR HOSTEL ACCOMODATION BY 7TH MARCH IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS TRIP (MEMBERS ONLY) LIMITED TO 8 PEOPLE
PLEASE PHONE ROB OR KATE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AND TO SEND MONEY
Friday, 23 May 2008
Sunday, 18 May 2008
Walk for Sunday 18th May - Helvellyn Edges
Description: From Patterdale, we head up Grizedale, then up the side of the valley, to Hole-in-the-Wall, then along Striding Edge to the top of Helvellyn. Return is via Swirral Edge to Catstye Cam, then back to Patterdale via Glenridding.
Striding Edge is a fairly easy scramble, with big drops on either side of a narrow ridge, making it the classic route to the top.
Grade: 4
Distance: 9 Miles
Ascent: 850 m
Start: 09.30 Patterdale. Meet in car park over road from Patterdale Hotel (cost £3.50). You might be able to park for free in front of the George Starkey Hut (about 1/4 mile north of Patterdale Hotel). Click here for a map.
Car Share: I won't be there, but suggest meeting at Low Wood Hotel at 09.00
Leader: Tom 07884493081
Striding Edge is a fairly easy scramble, with big drops on either side of a narrow ridge, making it the classic route to the top.
Grade: 4
Distance: 9 Miles
Ascent: 850 m
Start: 09.30 Patterdale. Meet in car park over road from Patterdale Hotel (cost £3.50). You might be able to park for free in front of the George Starkey Hut (about 1/4 mile north of Patterdale Hotel). Click here for a map.
Car Share: I won't be there, but suggest meeting at Low Wood Hotel at 09.00
Leader: Tom 07884493081
Saturday, 17 May 2008
GROUP PLANNING MEETING : SATURDAY 17TH MAY
SUMMITT GOOD GROUP PLANNING AND PUDDING MEETING
SATURDAY 17TH MAY 7PM
TO BE HELD AT ANNES IN BRAMPTON NEAR SHAP
07729 903 852 ANNE
ANNE HAS ALLOWED US TO CAMP IN HER GARDEN FOR THOSE OF US WHO WANT TO AND WE WILL BE ABLE TO DO THE HELVELLYN EDGES WALK THE NEXT DAY.
THE AIM OF THIS MEETING IS TO GET THE WALKS PROGRAM ORGANISED HOPEFULLY TO THE END OF THE YEAR.
EVERYONE WELCOME TO COME WITH ANY IDEAS, ROUTES, ACTIVITIES ETC
BRING A PUDDING TOO!
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND AND WOULD LIKE TO LEAD OR HAVE A ROUTE LEAD, LET ANNE KNOW.
ALSO THOSE OF YOU DOING THE LAIRIG GHRU THIS WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO MEET UP TO FINALISE DETAILS OF THE TRIP.
SATURDAY 17TH MAY 7PM
TO BE HELD AT ANNES IN BRAMPTON NEAR SHAP
07729 903 852 ANNE
ANNE HAS ALLOWED US TO CAMP IN HER GARDEN FOR THOSE OF US WHO WANT TO AND WE WILL BE ABLE TO DO THE HELVELLYN EDGES WALK THE NEXT DAY.
THE AIM OF THIS MEETING IS TO GET THE WALKS PROGRAM ORGANISED HOPEFULLY TO THE END OF THE YEAR.
EVERYONE WELCOME TO COME WITH ANY IDEAS, ROUTES, ACTIVITIES ETC
BRING A PUDDING TOO!
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND AND WOULD LIKE TO LEAD OR HAVE A ROUTE LEAD, LET ANNE KNOW.
ALSO THOSE OF YOU DOING THE LAIRIG GHRU THIS WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO MEET UP TO FINALISE DETAILS OF THE TRIP.
Saturday, 10 May 2008
SATURDAY 10th MAY 2008 - Garburn from Troutbeck
This walk incorporates three big fells on the Far Eastern fringes of the Lake District.
Yoke, Ill Bell and Froswick form a high-level spine between the valleys of Troutbeck and Kentmere.
This walk approaches these fells from the Garburn Pass, using the old walled road (track) between the two valleys.
(If on the day Garburn Pass is too busy (e.g. mountain bikes, 4x4s), an alternative, quieter route will be taken via Sour Howes and Sallows).
Garburn Pass gets us a long way up, quickly and fairly easily, before we move on to grassy slopes.
At the top (447m/1436ft), we leave Garburn Pass for the first of our three fells, Yoke.
After the promenade over the three tops we continue on to Thornthwaite Crag and Thornthwaite Beacon.
NB: From Thornthwaite Beacon, we have the option of heading NW and then W into Threshthwaite Mouth and onto Stony Cove Pike (Caudale Moor). The terrain here is very steep and rocky).
From Thornthwaite, we descend via Troutbeck Tongue and continue through the peaceful Troutbeck Valley until we return to our starting point.
Distance: Approx. 11.5 miles (18 km)
Duration: 7-8 hours
Ascent: 3,700 ft (1,200 m)
Start: 9.30 AM from Troutbeck Church (NY 412 028), 8.30 AM from Morrison's car park, Kendal
Please bring along plenty of food and water, as well as sun cream, lip balm and waterproofs (just in case!)
Yoke, Ill Bell and Froswick form a high-level spine between the valleys of Troutbeck and Kentmere.
This walk approaches these fells from the Garburn Pass, using the old walled road (track) between the two valleys.
(If on the day Garburn Pass is too busy (e.g. mountain bikes, 4x4s), an alternative, quieter route will be taken via Sour Howes and Sallows).
Garburn Pass gets us a long way up, quickly and fairly easily, before we move on to grassy slopes.
At the top (447m/1436ft), we leave Garburn Pass for the first of our three fells, Yoke.
After the promenade over the three tops we continue on to Thornthwaite Crag and Thornthwaite Beacon.
NB: From Thornthwaite Beacon, we have the option of heading NW and then W into Threshthwaite Mouth and onto Stony Cove Pike (Caudale Moor). The terrain here is very steep and rocky).
From Thornthwaite, we descend via Troutbeck Tongue and continue through the peaceful Troutbeck Valley until we return to our starting point.
Distance: Approx. 11.5 miles (18 km)
Duration: 7-8 hours
Ascent: 3,700 ft (1,200 m)
Start: 9.30 AM from Troutbeck Church (NY 412 028), 8.30 AM from Morrison's car park, Kendal
Please bring along plenty of food and water, as well as sun cream, lip balm and waterproofs (just in case!)
LEADER ANNE K 07729 903 852
Sunday, 4 May 2008
Walk for Sunday 4th May - 3 Boats walk
Sunday 4th May
3 Boats walk
An Ideal walk For beginners.
Grade 1 very easy
Ascent none
walking time 2 hours
Boat time 1 hour
Start at Bowness pier Depart 10.00 am
Arrive at Ambleside pier at 10.40 am
Depa t Ambleside pier 10.50 am
Arrive Wray Castle 11.05 am
The walk commences here to Explore Wray Castle then we take the lakeside path on Windermeres' quieter west shore, heading south for 6km, 4 miles to catch the ferry back to Bowness pier where you can enjoy an afternoon shopping or eating icecream. Departs at 13.00, 14.20 0r 15.00.
The walk is very easy along flat woodland paths, ideal for all abilities.
The cost of the "Walkers ticket" for the 3 boat rides is £7, if you have a locals card you get 20% discount.
Meet at Morrisons carpark to car share in Kendal at 9.15, please note i won't be at this meeting point.
Otherwise meet at Bowness pier at 9.50 am
If you want free parking in Bowness give me a call.
Rob 0777 398 6512
3 Boats walk
An Ideal walk For beginners.
Grade 1 very easy
Ascent none
walking time 2 hours
Boat time 1 hour
Start at Bowness pier Depart 10.00 am
Arrive at Ambleside pier at 10.40 am
Depa t Ambleside pier 10.50 am
Arrive Wray Castle 11.05 am
The walk commences here to Explore Wray Castle then we take the lakeside path on Windermeres' quieter west shore, heading south for 6km, 4 miles to catch the ferry back to Bowness pier where you can enjoy an afternoon shopping or eating icecream. Departs at 13.00, 14.20 0r 15.00.
The walk is very easy along flat woodland paths, ideal for all abilities.
The cost of the "Walkers ticket" for the 3 boat rides is £7, if you have a locals card you get 20% discount.
Meet at Morrisons carpark to car share in Kendal at 9.15, please note i won't be at this meeting point.
Otherwise meet at Bowness pier at 9.50 am
If you want free parking in Bowness give me a call.
Rob 0777 398 6512
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