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)

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.

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)

Photos from 15th Nov - Bannisdale

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

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)

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

Sat 14th Nov - Navigation Skills Course

Emma's house, 12 NOON - ring 07773 202845 for directions
We will spend a couple of hours doing some map theory, followed by lunch, (I will sort) then go and do some practical just outside of Kendal.

Please bring map OL7 and a map case if you have one - I have a couple of maps that can be used if not.
Bring waterproofs and usual walking gear

Photos from 8th Nov - Eskdale/Ravengalss

Sun 8th Nov - Eskdale / Ravenglass

Ramble along the Ravenglass Railway to Dalegarth with return journey by train.
From Ravenglass we go up Muncaster fell, down into Eskdale green . We turn sharp left and down to Boot and Dalegarth station.

We will aim to catch the 2:40 Steam train. The last train is the 3:40 Diesel train.

Meeting point: Ravenglass and Eskdale railway station carpark for 9:50 setting off at 10:00
Length 9 miles
1600 feet accent
Cost: Adult Single £6.40
Grade Moderate
Time walked 4 - 5 Hours

Leader: Matt (0787 835 2150)

Thu 5th Nov - Kendal Castle Fireworks

KENDAL CASTLE FIREWORKS
MEET IN THE CASTLE INN AT 7PM FOR A QUICK DRINK THEN GO UP TO CASTLE FOR 7.30PM TO SEE THE FIREWORKS. OPTIONAL MEAL AFTERWARDS POSSIBLY AN INDIAN AT EASTERN BALTI, WILDMAN STREET.
CONTACT ROB IF YOU NEED ANY MORE INFO 0777 398 6512

Photos from 1st Nov - Water Yeat / Lowick Bridge

Sun 1st Nov - Water Yeat / Lowick Bridge

Start Point: Water Yeat (G.R. SD 288 891) @ 11.00

Description: Water Yeat / Nibthwaite Grange / Bell Wood / Hill Park Wood / Sayles Farm / Bridgefield / Lowick Bridge (+ Red Lion Inn?) / Tuto Moss / Lin Crag Farm / The Low / Greenholme Farm / Water Yeat

Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Total Ascent: 242 metres (794 ft.)

High Point: above Hill Park Farm - 160 metres (525 ft.)

Time: 4.5 hours

Grade: 2

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.20 (without leader!)

Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)