Sun 28 June - Black Fell from Coniston

Walk details - Sunday 28 June
Unfortunately the  Blencathra walk on Saturday 27 June from Mungrisdale via Sharp Edge has had to be cancelled.  This is an alternative walk.

Start Point: Blackbull Inn in Coniston (G.R. - SD 302 976) @ 10.00

Free parking is available close by: take the road off the A593 that runs alongside the beer garden at the side of the Black Bull pub.  Drive for a short distance and there is parking on the left.  

Description: We take the road up past the Black Bull pub and turn right onto the path which runs along the foot of the Yew Dale Fells. At Yew Tree Farm we cross the A593 and walk up past the Tom Gill waterfalls to Tarn Hows. Leaving the path half way around Tarn Hows, we walk through the Iron Keld and Arnside Plantations to Black Crag which has spectacular views over Windermere and the Coniston fells. On the return we retrace our footsteps to Tarn Hows and continue to the car park. The path next to the car park takes us back to Coniston and a welcome pub/cafe stop.

If you are interested in going on this walk please let the walk leader know in advance by text or email.

Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9.5 miles.

Time: 4-5 Hours
Highest Point: 322 metres
Leader: Suzanne Tel: 07887 942038  or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com

Sun 21 June - Grizedale Pike, Hopegill Head and Ladyside Pike

Meet at NY 191245 at the parking area on Whinlatter Pass (free parking) at 10.00am

This is a good walk for anybody who likes a bit of high level walking without too much ascent involved. I have graded the walk as Moderate although there is a steep section on grass and one steep rocky section. The track back through the woods is often quite boggy in patches. This is an excellent walk with stunning views across the Northern Lakes, Scotland and the Isle of Man (on a clear day).
Whinlatter - Forest Tracks - Ladyside Pike - Hopegill Head - Grizedale Pike - Hobcarton - Whinlatter

Time about 4 to 5 hours
Distance about 4 to 5 miles
Total ascent about 600m
Grade Moderate
Leader: Malcolm Tel: 07918652802 Email: oakwood@tesco.net

IF THE CONDITIONS ARE BAD I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE ROUTE OR CANCEL THE WALK, IF INSUFFICIENT INTEREST IS SHOWN IN A WALK IT MAY BE
CANCELLED.

Sun 14 June - Great Asby Scar

A walk around one of the best examples of unspoilt limestone pavement in Britain, nestled inbetween the Howgills and Wild Boar Fell.

Starting from Orton village, the walk crosses farmland and down quiet country lanes, before joining the Coast to Coast path. After a short ascent, we leave the grassy path behind and reach a vast expanse of limestone pavement (whose surface will be uneven, so care must be taken). Passing an ancient Roman settlement on the way, we eventually rejoin the grass track and make our way to Beacon Fell, with its Victorian jubilee monument. Returning to Orton on farmland paths, there will be the opportunity to treat yourself with chocolate and icecream at the Chocolate factory.

Free parking in Orton village centre..

Distance: 8.5 miles
Total ascent: 250m
Time: 5 hrs
Grade: Moderate
Start: 10 am at Orton village car park, by Kennedys chocolate factory, postcode CA10 3RU (Grid ref. NY622082)

Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Sun 7 Jun - Walk leader needed