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Walk for Sunday 11th November - Potter Fell from Bowland Bridge

11TH NOVEMBER

POTTER FELL FROM BOWLAND BRIDGE

LEADER JAMES 0777 993 6378

Walk for Sunday 4th November - Dunnerdale Fells, Duddon Valley

Walk for Sunday 4^th November – Dunnerdale Fells, Duddon Valley

A walk over the peaceful Dunnderdale Fells on the edge of the Duddon Valley. Starting at Broughton Mills it takes in the pint-sized, but nevertheless perfectly formed, Great Stickle, Stickle Pike and Caw, and returns via the Lickle Valley.

Distance: 7.5 miles

Time: 5-6 hours

Start: The bridge at Broughton Mills @ 10am Grid Reference: SD 222 908

Car Share: Morrisons car park, Kendal @ 9am

Contact: Jeremy 07899 923019

Walk for Sunday 28th October - Glaramara / Allen Crags / Sty Head / Borrowdale

28TH OCTOBER

Glaramara / Allen Crags / Sty Head / Borrowdale

Start Point: Seatoller car park

(G.R. NY - 245 137 @ 10.30)

Description: From Seatoller we head up onto Thornythwaite Fell, before climbing more to reach the summit of Glaramara (which one of the two cairns??). We'll then continue SW, between the bogs & pools for another 2km, until Allen Crags rocky 'cluster' is reached (highest point of the day, just!). We carry on just a short way until we reach the spaghetti junction of paths at Esk Hause (this is because it's a joining point for paths from Eskdale, Wasdale, Borrowdale & Langdale!). There is a big stone cross windbreak here, so it may be a possible lunch stop location? After that we turn NW to pass under the cliffs of Great End, past Sprinkling Tarn & down to Styhead Tarn. Next we turn NE by the tarn, to follow Styhead Gill (on its RHS when the path splits) down to cross Stockley Bridge. We then follow the 'growing' river down to Seathwaite (coincidentally - this is said to be the wettest inhabited place in England!!) & follow the obvious (virtually flat) path, // to the road, back along Borrowdale to Seatoller once more.

Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3 km)

Total Ascent: 800 metres (2625 ft.)

High Point: Allen Crags - 785 metres (2575 ft.)

Time: 6 - 7 hours

Grade: 3 / 4

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 09.00

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

SuMMitt Good Social - Friday 26th October

Friday 26th October and every last Friday of the month

Meet at the brewery arts centre, vats bar in Kendal

From 8pm

A chance for new members to meet existing members

If you are new and don't know anybody in the group call me first

Rob 0777 398 6512

Walk for Sunday 21st October - Mitredale, Scafell and Wastwater

21st October - Mitredale, Scafell and Wastwater
22km, 1200m.
Meet in the car park at Mitredale (Eskdale), grid ref146012,
at 9am. We walk up Mitredale to Burnmoor Tarn, then onto Scafell via Hardrigg Gill. Descent to Wasdale down the E flank of Scafell, then along the SE shore of Wastwater to Easthwaite. Back to the starting point by bridleway through forests. This is a tough walk with lots of ascent, and the path along the shore of Wastwater is very rough. Bring lots of food and headtorches please!

Jane 07733 22 82 02

Walk for Sunday 14th October - Walk Cancelled

Sorry this walk has been cancelled.

Walk for Sunday 7th October - Wythburn Wanderer and Steele Fell

Start Point: Dob Gill Car Park - about 1km from the S. end of Thirlmere

(G.R. NY 316140) @ 09.30

Description:

Dob Gill / Wythburn Fells / Ullscarf / High Raise / Sergeant Man / Grasmere Common & Steel Fell

Distance: 10 miles (16 km)

Total Ascent: 875 metres (2870 ft.)

High Point: High Raise - 762 metres (2500 ft.)

Time: 7 / 8 hours

Grade: 4

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel at 09:00

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

Route Details:

• from c.p. head SW on S side of Dob Gill
• by Harrop Tarn turn SE onto Birk Crag
• S, SW, then W to cross Wythburn Fells & ascend Ullscarf
• S & SSW up High Raise
• SE to Sergeant Man
• NNE over Codale Head
• N down Mere Beck
• E to Calf Crag
• NE & E to Steel Fell
• Down N ridge to Wythburn

3 Passes/4 Valleys

Walk for Sunday 30th September - 4 Passes/3 Valleys

8.30 AM Meet at the Low Wood Hotel Near Ambleside for Car Share

9.30 AM Meet in Seatoller National Trust Car Park Borrowdale GR 244138

Grade 4

Time 8 Hours

Total Ascent 1500 Metres Approx

Distance 18km

Although this is a long walk it is fairly easy as the ascent is spread out during the day.

We start at Seatoller following the coast to coast path to Honister Pass, on to Haystacks, down Scarth Gap Pass to Ennerdale passing Black Sail Hut Youth Hostel, up Black Sail Pass, down into wasdale head for a quick liquid refreshment, we then make our way up to sty head pass the last incline of the day then returning to cars via Seathwaite Valley.

We did this walk 3 years ago and every one thoroughly enjoyed it

Highly recommended

Leader Rob 0777 398 6512

SuMMitt Good Social - Friday 28th September

Friday 28th September and every last Friday of the month

Meet at the brewery arts centre, vats bar in Kendal

From 8pm

A chance for new members to meet existing members

If you are new and don't know anybody in the group call me first

Rob 0777 398 6512

Walk for Sunday 23rd September - Scafell via Corridor Route

Sunday 23 September 2007

Scafell Pike via Corridor Route

Seathwaite (Borrowdale) - Stockley Bridge - Sty Head - Lingmell (via Corridor Route) - Scafell Pike - Great End - Esk Hause - Grains Gill - Stockley Bridge - Seathwaite

Total distance 9.0 miles (equivalent distance approx. 16 miles)

Total ascent 3,600 feet

Start point: Seathwaite farm, Grid ref. NY 236122

Start time: 10.00am, meet at Low Wood at 09.00am for car sharing

Brief description:

This route is recommended by Wainwright and is said to be the most scenic way to ascend Scafell Pike. It takes us up the main valley path to Stockley Bridge and on to Styhead Tarn. The onward path by the Corridor Route is amazing. On a clear day, we should enjoy some great mountain scenery, including views of Great Gable, Kirk Fell, Pillar and Red Pike (Wasdale). Aiming for Lingmell Col, we cross a number of ravines, of which Piers Gill is the most spectacular.

This is a reasonably long walk. In theory the fell can be tackled by anyone with some experience and a good level of fitness.

Just give us a shout if you'd like me to add / delete anything!

All the best,

Anne

LEADER ANNE 07729 903 852

Walk for Sunday 16th September - Gatescarth and Kentmere

'Pass Fest !' (Gatescarth, Nan Bield & Stile End B.O.A.T.)

Sunday ^th

Start Point: Sadgill Farm, Longsleddale

(G.R. - NY 483 057 @ 09.45)

Description: At the end of the tarmac (by Sadgill Farm [195m / 640ft.]) we first head N up Longsleddale, 'avoiding' the Mosedale turnoff, to reach the Gatescarth Pass. From the top (590m / 1935ft.) we descend NW down towards Haweswater. Before reaching the car park we turn WSW (260m / 853ft.) to climb past Small Water, before veering S up onto the Nan Bield Pass. Once at the shelter on the top (630m / 2067ft.), rather than continuing down into the Kentmere Valley, we turn E & then SE to climb Harter Fell (778m / 2552ft.). Next we follow the ridge S & then SE to climb Kentmere Pike (730m / 2395ft.) then continue towards Goat Scar. The path then drops steeply S, over Shipman Knott (587m / 1925ft.) down to the Stile End Farm B.O.A.T. From there it's just a case of following the B.O.A.T. E & then N, past Sadgill Wood, back to Sadgill Farm.

Distance: 11 miles (17.7 km)

Total Ascent: 1067m (3500ft.)

High Point: Harter Fell - 778 m (2552ft.)

Time: 6 / 7 hours

Grade: 4

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 09.00

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

Walk for Sunday 9th September - Keswick

Keswick – Theatre by the Lake, Castle Head, Walla Crag, Ashness Bridge, along Derwent Water back to Keswick.

Starting Point – outside Theatre by the Lake at 10.30am
Parking – Lakeside Car Park (unfortunately you will have to pay)

Distance – 6.5 miles
Ascent – 1,083ft (330m)
High Point – Walla Crag (1,234ft)
Time – 3 hours
Grade - 2

Leader - Sam B (07890 961 482)

Additional information;

Starting Point - Theatre by the Lake @ 10.30am (Grid Ref: NY 265229)

Distance is actually 7 miles and will take 4 hours.

Starts with a walk through Cockshot Wood (opposite landing stages at Derwent Bay), cross the Borrowdale Road and gentle ascent through Castlehead Wood up to Castle Head. Descend to Springs Road and on through Springs Wood. Steeper assent up to Lady's Rake and up to Walla Crag. Traverse the head of Cat Gill and descend past Great Wood to Ashness Bridge. Return with an gentle walk through Great Wood and along the lake back to Derwent Bay.

Sam

Walk for Sunday 2nd September - Coniston and Seathwaite

Description: Ascent of Consiton Old Man and Dow Crag from the less frequently visited Dunnerdale side, avoiding the old quarries on the standard route.

Route: From the start point, we head up to Seathwaite Tarn, then on to Goat's Hawse. We then take in the summits of Brim Fell, Coniston Old Man, Dow Crag, Buck Pike and Brown Crag, before returning via the Walna Scar Road, followed by refreshments in the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite.

Grade: 3

Distance: 14 km (9 miles)

Total Ascent: Approx 800 m

Time: 5-6 hours

Start: 10.30 Lay-by to the East of the Dunnerdale road, approx 1 mile north of the Newfield Inn, Seathwaite. Grid reference SD230974. Click here for a map.

Leader: Tom 07884493081

SuMMit Good Social - Friday 31st August

Friday 31st August and every last Friday of the month

Meet at the brewery arts centre, vats bar in Kendal

From 8pm

A chance for new members to meet existing members

If you are new and don't know anybody in the group call me first

Rob 0777 398 6512

Scafell Pike

Walk for Sunday 26th August - Scafell Pike from Wrynose & Wild Camp

26TH AUGUST

SCAFELL PIKE FROM WRYNOSE

ALSO WILD CAMP AT SCAR LATHING

LEADER JAMES 07779 936 378

DETAILS BELOW FOR WILD CAMP ON SATURDAY NIGHT 25TH AUG

Go over Hard Knot Pass and meet at phone box at bottom of Hard Knot Pass around 4.30pm to 5.pm Saturday (car park on left). GR: 211 012

Follow path up Esk - at fork in streem turn left over stone bridge and coninue to follow steem up. We will be camping under Scar laithing Were the vally levels off. - look for big flat table size rock. GR:224 048

Walk on Sunday: Scarfell Pike. Meet at Scar lathing (as above) arround 10.00am. Through upper Eskdale and then up Broadstand to Scarfell Pike.

Tea at Woolpack?

Contact James on: 0777 993 6378

Walk for Sunday 19th August - Ladyside Pike, Hopegill Head, Grisedale Pike

Ladyside Pike, Hopegill Head, Grisedale Pike

Meet at NY 191245 at the parking area on Whinlatter Pass (free parking) at 10.30am

Low Wood at 9.30am

The walk begins walking along the forest tracks on Whinlatter Pass and then we head off up a steep but short path onto the shoulder of Ladyside Pike. After ascending Ladyside Pike we then head off up a rocky path to the summit of Hopegill Head, along to Grisedale Pike and then descend via Hocarton. The track is fairly muddy as we ascend back to the forest track leading back to the parking area. There are good views across the Crummock and Derwent Valleys.

Time about 4 to 5 hours

Distance about 4 to 5 miles

Total ascent about 600m

Grade 3/4

Leader Malcolm 07717 48 77 55

Walk for Sunday 12th August Ennerdale and Steeple Circuit

Ennerdale & Steeple Circuit

Start Point: Forestry Commision car park @ the W. end of Ennerdale Water

(GR – NY 085154 @ 09.00am)

Description: The first third (or so) of this walk is a gentle wander alongside Ennerdale Water. After heading E. from the E. end of the lake for about another mile & a half we turn S. and head, steeply, up to the top of Steeple (819 m). Next we head SW then NW along the ridge, taking in Scoat Fell, Haycock, Caw Fell, Iron Crag, Crag Fell and Grike before descending back to the car park.

Distance: 13.75 miles (22 km)

Total Ascent: 1150 metres (3773 ft.)

High Point: Steeple (819 m / 2687 ft.)

Time: 8 / 9 hours

Grade: 4

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 08.00am

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

Walk for Sunday 5th August Buttermere Horseshoe

BUTTERMERE HORSESHOE

LEADER ANNE KEY 07729 903 852

WALK FOR 5TH AUGUST

BUTTERMERE HORSESHOE

This is a long and strenuous walk that presents little technical difficulty. I plan to incorporate plenty of rest stops to enjoy the views / take a breather. Depending on weather conditions on the day, it may be necessary to shorten the walk.

Please bring plenty of waterproof, warm clothing and food/drink in case the weather doesn't cooperate!

From the National Trust car park at the village of Buttermere (GR 173172), we commence on a long, gradual ascent of Red Pike via Scale Force. Views open up across Crummock Water, taking in Grasmoor, Robinson and other fells.

From Red Pike, we follow the main path along the ridge, taking in High Stile, High Crag and Seat until we arrive at the path junction at Scarth Gap.

The main route continues from Scarth Gap to take in the twin summits of Haystacks. From Haystacks, the path descends past Innominate Tarn, where fine views can be had of Great Gable and Green Gable (and the remains of A.W. Wainwright).

If we all happen to be in a masochistic mood (and if the weather's cooperating), we may detour to take in the spectacular views from Fleetwith Pike. If we're in a less masochistic mood, we will head down to the road at Honister Hause via Brandreth and Grey Knotts.

At Honister Hause, we cross the road and start the long ascent up to the summit of Dale Head. At the summit cairn, we follow the ridge path along Hindscarth Edge, which provides stunning views on a clear day. From Hindscarth Edge, we veer to the summit of Robinson.

The route back to Buttermere Village (and a much-needed drink (or drinks!)) is then reasonably straightforward, traversing the rough open moorland of High Snockrigg.

Start: National Trust car park, Buttermere Village, GR 173172

Start time: 09.30 AM, 08.30 AM from Low Wood Hotel for car sharing*

Length: 14-16 miles

Ascent: 5,800 feet / 1,758 metres

Time: 8 hours

Grade: Very hard

* note the earlier start time, hopefully there should still be plenty of parking available at this time

note; I recently did a reccie of the planned route, and have amended the walk slightly.

The inclusion of Brandreth and Grey Knotts would increase the length of the walk. It therefore seems to make most sense to head straight down down to Honister Hause from Haystacks.

It will be possible to stop off at Honister Slate Mine for a coffee / tea break, before heading up Dale Head.

The total length of the walk is 15 miles, and will take approx. 9 hours to complete (including rest stops). I am happy to shorten the walk if need be.

Start: National Trust car park, Buttermere Village, GR 173172

Start time: 09.30 AM, 08.30 AM from Low Wood Hotel for car sharing*

Length: 14-16 miles

Ascent: 5,800 feet / 1,758 metres

Time: 9 hours

Grade: Very hard / strenuous

* note the earlier start time, hopefully there should still be plenty of parking available at this time.

see comments from Anne in 'ramblings on' below for the walk description

Fairfield Horseshoe - Photos

Walk for Sunday 29th July - Fairfield Horseshoe

Walk details Sunday 29th July - Fairfield Horseshoe

Distance: 11 miles

Walking time: 7.5 hrs

Highest point: 873m

Ascent: 950m Grade 4

Meet at the Lowwood at 9:00 or at St Martins College Car park, Ambleside at 9:30

This is a long and strenuous walk so be well prepared with water, food, equipment and plenty of energy!!!The walk starts in Ambleside leading out along Smithy Brow road then up Sweeden bridge road past some cottages. We will follow a stony track to Scandale Beck. From here we will continue up and join a path that leads alongside Scandale Tarn. We go NW along a fence to join a steeper climbwith views of Helvellyn. We then climb up some rocks to Heart Crag. We will next ascend the Eastern arm of Fairfield to reach the summit. We descend southwards onto Heron Pike for a bit of a ridge walk. Following this we descend steeply in a zigzag motion and finally reach Rydal mount. We turn left along the road and back into Ambleside.

Walk Leader: Clare Addison

Mobile: 07729 021 534

It is also the Windermere air show and Fairfield will be a great spot to see it from.

SuMMitt Good Social - Friday 27th July

Friday 27st July and every last Friday of the month

Meet at the brewery arts centre, vats bar in Kendal

From 8pm

A chance for new members to meet existing members

If you are new and don't know anybody in the group call me first

Rob 0777 398 6512

Walk for Sunday 22nd July - Eskdale Valley / Devoke Water / Muncaster Fell Loop

Eskdale Valley / Devoke Water / Muncaster Fell Loop

Sunday 22^nd July

Start Point:

Car Park near to Dalegarth Hall in the Eskdale Valley (G.R. NY 171003) @ 10.00

(reached by turning right [when travelling East up Eskdale] onto the small lane just before the end of the L'all Ratty tracks & Boot village)

Description: From the car park we head South up onto Birker Fell (just 190m-or-so of climbing). After we cross the Birker Fell lane, and pass Devoke Water, it's about 3 miles of gentle downhill towards the coast. Once down we follow the A595 (unfortunately necessary) for just about ½ a mile, before turning back up Eskdale again. Then, rather than just following the bridleway along the valley bottom, we bear off a bit to ascend Muncaster Fell (just 210m high). We then get a very gentle 'ridge run', before popping out at Eskdale Green (re-hydration / food at the King George IV??). From there it's only about a mile and three-quarters, alongside the river, back to the car park.

Distance: 14 miles (22½ km)

Total Ascent: 445 metres (1460 ft.)

Time: 7 hours

Grade: 3

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 09.00

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

Walk for Sunday 15th July - Winster Valley

Walk for July 15

Winster Valley

Length approx 7.5 miles (easy walk, little ascent)

Start: Lay-by next to Ghyll Head Reservoir, (GR399925) 11.00

Or meet at Morrisons, Kendal at 10.40 am to car share.

Leader: Lucy (Tel: 01539 739951 or 07929125587)

Beautiful varied walk through woods and pasture land past several small tarns and with views across Windermere and the added attraction of a stop at the Brown Horse pub half way. Although only a mile or so from Bowness, this is a quiet, unspoilt area of enormous charm. Follows good paths or lanes almost all the way.

Set off through woods to Rosthwaite farm. Crossing over the A5074 we follow a loop along Green Lane past Stonehills tarn and Knipe tarn. A gentle ascent brings us back to the A5074 south of Winster. At this point we can make a quick diversion to the Brown Horse. The return route passes Birket houses and Winster House before leading back to Ghyll Head reservoir.

Dalehead and Hindscarth Photos

Some spectacular views from Sunday's walk from Alister. I couldn't choose between them so have posted them all! Enjoy

Walk for Sunday 8th July - Helvellyn and Fairfield

Sunday 8th July 2007,

Helvellyn and Fairfield linear starting at Wythburn Church car park at S end of Thirlmere

Start : 9.00 a.m. at Wythburn church car park

Car share Low Wood at 8.15 A M

Walk finishes at Rydal Mount so some cars to be left there en route. More details of GR and length/ascent to follow.

Walk Leader Simon: 07791 006 232

Planning Meeting 07/07/07 - Windermere

07/07/07

PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
SUMMITT GOOD PLANNING MEETING 7PM
IN WINDERMERE (ALISTAIRS HOUSE) LA23 2DN
TO PLAN WALKS AND SOCIALS FOR AUGUST TO DECEMBER.
EVERYONE WELCOME TO ATTEND (BRING A PUDDING) AND A LIST OF WALKS AND DATES YOU WANT TO LEAD.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AND WOULD LIKE TO LEAD A WALK PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH DETAILS
THANKS
ROB

Walk for Sunday 1st July - Arthur's Pike and Loadpot Hill

Arthur's Pike and Loadpot Hill

This relatively leisurely walk takes in some sites of historic interest, including standing stones, shake holes and stone circles. Although this walk is not technically difficult and has no steep ascents, it is relatively long (12 miles, taking 6+ hours incl. rest stops)

On a clear day, we should get some great panoramic views of the Pennines, Blencathra and the eastern Lakeland fells, and enjoy the sights and sounds of dozens of skylarks!
From Heltonhead, the route takes us first to Moor Divock and The Cockpit (an ancient stone circle). From there, we have a gentle ascent of White Knott, Barton Fell, Arthur's Pike (1,747 ft), the two "pillars" of Bonscale Pike (1,718 ft), and from there onto High Street Roman Road and Loadpot Hill, the highest point on our walk at 2,204 ft.

Distance: Approx. 10 miles
Ascent: Approx. 1,800 ft
Time: Approx. 6 hours

Starting point: just beyond Heltonhead SW of Askham, GR 503218 (Follow the steep road running up from Helton onto the moor).

Start time: 10.00 AM

For car sharing, meet at Morrison's car park (Kendal) at 09:00.

Leader Anne 077 299 03 852