Photos from 14th Sept - Walla Crag

Sat 13th September - Kendal Social

The Kendal torchlight procession is on Sat 13th September. The procession starts at 7.45, but there are street performers from 7pm onwards. If anyone is interested in meeting up please contact Emma - mobile 07773 202845.

Walk for 7th September - Kendal/Scout Scar/Cunswick Scar

Start Point: Lay-by beside Brigsteer Road
(G.R. SD 502 917 @ 13.00)

Description: After crossing a gap-stile from the lay-by, the first field we cross was once Kendal's racecourse, then we ascend Scout Scar. We head N, along the top, to the stone shelter (which was built in 1912, then restored in 1969!) & carry on down to the Underbarrow Road. We then take the path onto Cunswick Fell (past the c.p.), then along the top of Cunswick Scar. From the top we head back SE, cross the A591, descend through Kendal golf course, Serpentine Woods & pop out on Serpentine Road. After that it's just a case of walking through Kendal, following Allhallows Lane from opposite the Town Hall, re-joining Brigsteer Road to cross the A591 & return to the start.

Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Total Ascent: 200 metres (656 ft.)
High Point: Scout Scar - 235 metres (771 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at Kendal Morrisons car park @ 12.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Photos from 7th September - Scout Scar

NEW ARRIVAL

BECKY AND ROBS BABY ALEX
BORN 02/09/08 8lb 13oz.

Walk for 31st August - Haweswater

Meeting: 10am Car park at the far end of Haweswater, Mardale Head (OL5 469107) (free)
Grade 3/4
Est distance: About 8miles (excluding diversion)
Est time 4-5 hrs


UPDATE 30 AUG 08 11AM. AM AFRAID DUE TO INHJURY WILL NOT BE LEADING THIS WALK. JEREMY HAS SAID HE INTENDS TO WALK AND IS HAPPY FOR ANYONE STILL INTERESTED TO COME. PLEASE CALL HIM ON 07899923019 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
SORRY EVERYONE!!!

Hi, sorry, due to lack of time for a proper recce of the Caldbeck Fells, I am going to plump for an old favourite of mine. Meeting at the car park at the far end of Haweswater at 10am we climb Gatescarth Pass, turning right up to Harter Fell. From here we will drop down to the shelter at Nan Bield Pass, before continuing up to Mardale Ill Bell. There is now an optional extention to Thornthwaite Beacon and then onto High Street. Next stop will be High Raise, before finally cutting back to bag Kidsty Pike (where we will stop in the hope of sighting the Golden Eagle in the valley below) before descending via Kidsty Howes back to the shore of Haweswater and down to the car park.

For car share I suggest 8:40 meeting at Morrisons in Kendal for car share (I obviously won't be there). I would suggest going up to Shap and dropping down to the reservoir from there.

Leader: Helen (mob 07753 160831)

Friday 29th August - Social in Kendal

FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST
A MEAL AT THE EASTERN BALTI, WILDMAN STREET, KENDAL
CONTACT ALASTAIR H ON 07791 801597 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE.

Walk for 24th August - Lingmoor Fell/Pike of Blisco/Wetherlam Stroll

Start Point: As low down Wrynose Pass as possible (on the Little Langdale side)
(G.R. - NY 296032(?) @ 09.00)

Description: First we follow the gentle bridleway along the bottom of Little Langdale as far as the Slaters Bridge. After crossing the bridge & climbing (slightly) to the road (again), we proceed along the lane towards Elterwater. As we did (from the Elterwater side last time) we then go up & over Lingmoor Fell (possibly including the squeeze at the West end), then drop down to the Blea Tarn road. We cross straight over the road, then keep going up til we reach the top of Pike of Blisco (705m). From the top we head directly towards Red Tarn, before heading SE down to the Three Shire Stone on the top of Wrynose Pass. If necessary we can 'cop out' at this point & just head down the road to the cars. If not (hopefully!) we'll ascend on to Wet Side Edge, before 'bagging' Hell Gill Pike, Little Carrs, Great Carrs, Swirl How (highest point @ 800m) then following Prison Band along to Wetherlam. From the top it's 'just' a case of descending along Wetherlam Edge & down to the Greenburn Valley. From there it's only a mile or so back to the cars.

Distance: 11.75 miles (18.9 km)
Total Ascent: 1431 metres (4695 ft.)
High Point: Swirl How - 800 metres (2625 ft.)
Time: 8 hours
Grade: 4 / 5
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 08.15 (NB leader will not be present!)
Leader: Dan on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237

Photos from 24th August - Pike of Blisco

Walk for 17th August- Angletarn Pikes (change to original plan)

Unfortunately I've had to revise my plans due to a recent foot infection, so am putting on a shorter walk!

Boredale Round: Beda Fell, Angletarn Pikes, Place Fell

Boredale is a quiet and pleasant valley to the east of southern Ullswater.

We start the walk at St Peter's Church, Martindale.

Passing Martindale Old Church, we continue over the bridge and strike up onto the flank of Beda Fell.

The long ridge of Beda Fell runs for about two miles, leading to the highest point, Beda Head (1,607ft / 509 m). We carry straight on until we reach Angle Tarn, which is a good place for lunch.

At Angle Tarn, we take the Patterdale path to Boardale Hause, for the steepish climb up Place Pell. From the summit, we take the path to the east of High Dodd, before dropping back down into Boredale at Garth Heads, where we return via the little road to St Peter's Church.

Start: St Peter's Church, Martindale (opposite Hallin Fell), NY 435192
Start time: 09.30 AM, 08.30 AM from Morrisons car park in Kendal for car sharing
Length: approx. 8 miles / 12.5 kms
Ascent: approx. 2,500 feet / 760 metres
Leader Anne .07729 903 852

Please bring lots of food, and some spare clothes (warm / waterproof), just in case.

Photos from 17th August - Angletarn Pikes

Walk for 10th August - Silloth to Allonby

Costal Walk 10th August 2008 Silloth to Allonby

This is a costal walk following part of the costal way between Silloth and Allonby. It is a shorter and easier walk and would be suitable for people who want to sample the delights of Summitt Good for the first time or if you just want to enjoy an afternoon stroll.

On a good day there are beautiful views across the Solway towards Criffel and the Irish Sea. As the walk is a linear route my intention is to leave a car(s) in Allonby and then drive up the road to Silloth with the other car(s) where the walk will begin.

I may adapt the route a little depending on weather conditions and tides. If you are new to Summitt Good please remember to bring strong footwear, waterproofs and a packed lunch.

Grade 1-2 relatively easy
Distance 6-7 miles
Start time 11.00am at the free car park just north of Allonby grid ref NY 081437
Car share I won't be there, but suggest meeting at Low Wood Hotel at 9.30am

Walk time approx 4-5hours including driving from Allonby to Silloth and collecting cars at the end of the walk.
Leader Malcolm 07826486155

Photos from weekend in Wales

2-8th August - Cumbrian Way

2 - 8th AUGUST - CUMBRIAN WAY

This is the classic Ulverston to Carlisle route over a leisurely seven days. We are staying in the following Youth Hostels/B&Bs.

Ulverstone to Coniston (longest day!) 24km (15m) Staying at Fir Tree Cottage, Coniston
Coniston to Grasmere YH (est 9 miles) Minor diversion due to lack of accommodation
Grasmere to Borrowdale YH 16km (est 10m)
Borrowdale YH to Keswick YH 12km (7.5m)
Keswick YH to Skiddaw House 8km (5m) (short day for rest and recouperation and wandering around Keswick)
Skiddaw House YH to Hesket Newmarket 20km (12.5m) Staying at Howscales B&B in Hesket Newmarket
Hesket Newmarket to Carlisle 20km (12.5m)

The route and accommodation has been booked for those definitely coming. Late comers/part-timers are welcome, but will need to find their own accommodation as required. Please contact Emma (07773 202845) or Helen (07753 160831) if you would like to come.

WEEKEND IN WALES 1ST TO 3RD AUGUST 2008

A WEEKEND IN SNOWDONIA
1ST TO 3RD AUGUST 2008
LEADER FIONA 01539 731481
WE WILL BE STAYING IN THE CHAMONOIS MOUNTAIN HUT NEAR LLANBERRIS.
THE COST IS APPROX £20 FOR THE 2 NIGHTS ACCOMODATION
IF INTERESTED CALL FIONA.
DEPOSITS 0F £10 REQUIRED BY THE END OF MAY TO FIONA
THIS WEEKEND REPLACES THE ONE IN APRIL AS IT WAS DOUBLE BOOKED.

Sunday 3rd August - Coniston to Grasmere

While some members of the group will be walking the Cumbrian Way from 2nd to 8th August, others are welcome to join any day, particularly on Sunday 3rd August when we will be walking from Coniston to Grasmere (approx 9 miles).

Start: 10am from the B & B
Fir Trees - Coniston
Waterhead
Coniston
LA21 8AJ
Directions found at http://www.firtrees.info/findus.html

If you are concerned about the complication of cars for this linear route - please contact Helen (07753 160831) who can let you know who else wants to go on Sunday so that you can arrange cars at either end of the route.

Wednesday 30th July - Nicky Nook evening walk & picnic

Wed 30th July
Another evening walk and grade 5+ picnic, this time sampling the delights of the north Lancashire countryside.
Directions for evening walk/ picnic near Nicky Nook: Junction 33 of M6, 1st exit off roundabout (A6 south), follow A6 through Forton then watch out for sign to Scorton (prob 5 mins from roundabout) and turn left onto Station Lane which takes you into the village. Park on the roadside and meet outside the Priory pub in centre. If you miss the turning, don't panic! You can carry on down to Gubberford Lane (also signed Scorton) and approach from the other direction.
Meet 7:15pm and bring a picnic and walking gear - there is a hill offering fine views!
Contact Ruth 07950 085 070

N.B. Note added by Linda 28/7/08 8.45pm - Ruth has checked the weather and walk will be Wednesday (not Tuesday as was being considered).

Photos from Nicky Nook Picnic

Walk for 27th July - Ennerdale and Haycock

Description: Starting from the car park at the end of Ennerdale Water, we head along the side of the lake, then up to Haycock via Tewit How. From the summit, we follow the ridge down, via Caw Fell, Iron Crag, and Crag Fell before returning to the car park.
Grade: 4
Distance: 12 Miles
Ascent: 870 m
Start: 10.00 car park at western end of Ennerdale Water, grid ref NY085155. Click here for a map. Nearest postcode is CA23 3AS
Car Share: I won't be there, but suggest meeting at Low Wood hotel at 08.30
Leader: Tom 07884493081

Photos from 27th July - Ennerdale

Walk for 20th July - Howtown to Glenridding

Steamer Walk from Howtown to Glenridding by the Shore
Leader - Linda
Meeting at 10-10.15am

Start Point:
Car Park of Ullswater Steamers at the Glenridding Pier House. Parking costs £4 per car for the day so it’s best to car share if possible. The ferry will cost £5.20 each.

We catch the ferry to Howtown at 10.30am to follow the low level path overlooking Ullswater back to Glenridding.

The path offers a succession of breathtaking vantage points over the lake and surrounding area. The route also passes through light juniper, birch and holly woodland. There are 2 options for a picnic lunch – a sandy beach or a waterfall.
The route covers undulating, stony, well walked paths.

Time: approx. 4 hours
Distance: 6 ¼ miles (10km)
Grade: 2
Ideal for beginners

A new member is looking for a lift from Crosby Villa near Maryport to the walk. If anyone can help please let Linda know on 07717 313073

Photos from 20th July 2008 - Ullswater - welcoming 6 new Summitt Gooders

Photos from Lakeland Round

THE LAKELAND ROUND 19TH TO 27TH JULY 2008

THIS IS A VERY STRENUOUS 125 MILE HIKE TAKING IN THE MAJOR LAKES AND FELLS OF LAKELAND. IT IS 125 MILES LONG AND HAS ABOUT 40,000 FEET OF ASCENT AND DESCENT APPROX.
I PLAN TO WALK THIS ROUTE IN 9 DAYS OR AS MUCH OF IT AS I CAN, I WILL BE WILD CAMPING ALONG THE WAY WITH A STAY IN A YOUTH HOSTEL ABOUT HALF WAY.
IF YOU ARE MAD ENOUGH TO JOIN ME CALL ME FOR MORE INFO ROB 0777 398 6512 YOU CAN ALSO GOOGLE LAKELAND ROUND TO RESEARCH THE ROUTE ETC

Monday 14th July - Evening of culture and food!

Some of us are planning to experience the delights of outdoor theatre in Williamson Park, Lancaster. The play in question is 'Beauty and the Beast' but don't be put off - I saw 'Pinocchio' last year and thoroughly enjoyed it! Different scenes are set in different bits of the park so there's some walking round involved (bring boots as it might be muddy in places!)...and opportunity for a feast ie. bring a picnic. Starts 7:15pm, £15 a ticket.
For more details, contact Ruth on 07950 085 070

Ruth needs to know numbers for tickets by the end of Wednesday 9th July, otherwise people can ring the box office direct on 01524 598500.

Walk for 13th July - Gummers How/Strawberry Bank

SUNDAY 13TH JULY - GUMMER'S HOW/STRAWBERRY BANK
LEADER - DAN (01229 832840 [eves] MOB 07919 831237)

Start Point: Car park almost at the top of the Gummer's How road
(G.R. SD 389 876 @ 11.00)

Description: Gummer's How's summit / Blake Holme Plantation / Moor How Park / Great Hartbarrow / Hollins / Masons Arms (stop at?) / past Burblethwaite Hall(!) / Cartmel Fell / Sow How Tarn & Lane / back to car park

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!)

Walk for 12 July - Wasdale Horseshoe

SATURDAY 12 JULY - WASDALE HORSESHOE "SUMMER SPECIAL"
LEADER ANNE K (07729 903852)

If you're interested in joining (part of) this walk, please could you let Anne know by Thursday pm at the very latest.
Anne will be in Wasdale on Friday, and won't have mobile phone reception.

This is an extremely tough walk of some 12+ hours duration and almost 3,000m of ascent.

Start: 7:30am prompt, Car Park at Overbeck Bridge
Grid Reference: NY167068
Total ascent: 2,800m (9,000ft)
Length: 27 km / 17 miles

From the car park at Overbeck Bridge, we start with a prolonged, steep and scrambly ascent of Yewbarrow (627m), followed by a scrambly descent down to Dove Head.

From Dove Head, we have a steepish ascent up Red Pike (821m), Scoat Fell, and across Wind Gap to climb Pillar (892m).
We next descend via Looking Stead to Blacksail Pass, before climbing the rough, steep buttresses of Kirk Fell (802m) and
on to Great Gable (899m).

From Great Gable, we drop down to Sty Head Tarn, only to climb up (yet again!) via Esk Hause to Great End (910m), across Ill Crag & Broad Crag, to reach Scafell Pike, the highest point in England at 977m. The last leg of the journey involves dropping down past Mickledore to take the Foxes Tarn path to a final ascent of Sca Fell (964m). From here it's downhill all the way!

As sections of this walk are very steep and rocky, we will be walking at a steady pace throughout to conserve as much energy as possible.

There are plenty of escape routes on this walk, and I am happy for group members to shorten their walk if they wish to do so. However, I cannot take responsibility for your safety once you have left the group.

MUST BRING: Waterproof coat & trousers, additional warm clothes, sturdy footwear, torch, whistle, hat, gloves, food and extra food & drink. This walk requires a good level of fitness and stamina. Extra food and drink are essential, and will be the make or break for successfully completing this walk.

MUST NOT BRING: Jeans/Denim trousers, trainers

In the event of bad weather, I will plan a much shorter walk.

We'll be staying at NT campsite at Wasdale on Friday and Saturday nights (11th / 12th July).

The details of the campsite are as follows:

Wasdale Campsite, Wasdale Head, Seascale, Cumbria. CA20 1EX
Tel: 019467 26220
GRID REF: OS GR183076

Cost: £5.50 per night p.p., £3.00 per car

If you're interested in camping on Friday/Saturday, please could you let Anne know well in advance (before Friday 11th July).

The National Trust campsite at Wasdale have booked a limited number of spaces for us, and Anne may need to revise the numbers if more people express an interest.
view wastwater on you tube, click on link below.

Photos from 12th July - Wasdale Horseshoe

Walk for 6 July - Ingleborough

SUNDAY 6TH JULY - INGLEBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE DALES

Ingleborough (723m), Yorkshire Dales
From Clapham village ascent of Ingleborough via Trow Gill limestone gorge and Gaping Gill pot hole. Descent via the extensive limestone pavements at Sulber Nick and Thieves Moss. From there old walled tracks lead to the Norber Erratics - slate boulders balanced on limestone pedestals and back to Clapham.

Start: 10am St James Church, Clapham. Free parking along road near church but if full there is a pay and display car park in village

Car Share: I won't be meeting there but suggest 9:15am at Morrison's Car Park, Kendal
Time: 5-6 hrs

Contact Barbs on 07843567097

Friday 4th July - Carlisle Pub/Curry Meet

Meet Kings Head, Fisher St, Carlisle from 7pm for drinks
or Bari (Curry House), West Tower Street at 8pm for food
and drinks afterwards.
If you want to stay over, plenty of bed/floor space available, just let us know in advance.
Contact Vicky (mob 07835 416262) in advance to book restaurant numbers.
If not staying parking available by council offices in city centre near Debenhams.
Hope you can come.

Sunday 29th June - Wythop Fells

SUNDAY 29 JUNE - WYTHOP FELLS
Wythop Fells – the wee fells between Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Pass & Cockermouth

Come and have a laugh up Barf! Climb one of the most unusually named fells in the Lake District on this circuit. This varied walk takes in the group of pint-sized, but perfectly formed, fells and valleys to the west of Bassenthwaite Lake that are free from the crowds with cracking views. The route takes in: Barf, Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Graystone, Ling Fell, Wythop Valley, Sale Fell & Wythop Woods.

Distance: 8.5 – 9 miles

Time: about 5 - 6 hours

Total Ascent: 800 metres

Start: 10:00am @ car park at the bottom of Barf, 1km north of Thornthwaite, NY 2206 2652

Car share: Kendal Morrisons @ 9:00am (Low Wood Hotel, Ambleside @ 9:20am – let me know if you want picking up from here otherwise I won’t stop)

Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019

Photos from 29th June - Wythop Fells

Photos from Chalet Week

23th June - Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High Spy & Castle Crag





24th June - Causey Pike, Sail, Eel Crag, Whiteless Pike & Buttermere

SUMMITT GOOD SUMMER CHALET WEEK 22ND TO 27TH JUNE 2008

22nd TO 27th JUNE 2008

CHALET WEEK AT THE GORDON WALKER CHALET IN STAIR NEAR KESWICK

COST OF ACCOMODATION £40 FOR 5 NIGHTS

THERE IS A PUBLIC PHONE BOX RIGHT OUTSIDE THE CHALET IN STAIR.
THE CHALET HAS TWO 8 PERSON BEDROOMS WITH SHOWERS, A SELF CATERING KITCHEN AND LOUNGE / DINER.
IT IS AT THE FOOT OF CATBELLS AND OFFERS GREAT WALKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS AREA, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CANOEING ON DERWENT WATER TOO.

LIMITED TO 8 MALES AND 8 FEMALES
PRIORITY WILL GO TO THOSE WHO CAN COME FOR THE 5 NIGHTS
SUNDAY 22ND JUNE TO THURSDAY 26TH LEAVING FRIDAY 27TH
IF IT IS NOT FULL YOU WILL BE ABLE TO COME FOR A SHORTER STAY DURING THESE DAYS.

IF INTERESTED CALL ROB 0777 398 6512
DEPOSITS NEEDED TO SECURE PLACE BY END OF MAY

Walk for 22nd June - Circuit of Derwentwater

SUNDAY 22nd JUNE 2008

EASY WALK ALONG THE SHORE OF DERWENTWATER RETURNING VIA THE LAUNCH

This walk is for beginners and those who would like an easy stroll on a Sunday.
We walk through Keswick and down to the shore of Derwentwater, walking in a
clockwise direction around the lake to the pier at High Brandelhow on the south
western edge of the lake. From there we will take the launch back to Keswick,
tickets cost around £5. In Keswick there will be the opportunity to stop at a
tea shop or pub.

Grade 1-2 (the path is rocky in parts along the lake shore)

Distance about 8km (5miles)

Time 3-4 hours at a fairly comfortable pace

Meeting 11am at the car park behind Keswick Spa (baths). This car park is free
and if it happens to be full there is plenty of space on the road to park
outside.
Grid Ref NY 270239. From the A66 at Keswick roundabout (only one roundabout near
Keswick on the A66) take the road into Keswick, just past the Esso garage on the
left, turn left and carry on until you reach a mini roundabout. At the mini
roundabout turn right, this takes you into the Keswick Spa and car park area.
Turn left and park on the gravel car park.
If you are coming along the A591, drive towards the centre of Keswick and take a
right hand turn just before the pedestrian crossing. Follow the road round until
you reach the mini roundabout but this time turn left into the Keswick Spa car
park.

Low Wood car share meeting at 10.15am

LEADER MALCOLM 07717487755

Walk for 15th June - Fairfield Horseshoe

Walk starts with track through fields to Rydal, then a steep ascent up Nab Scar, onto a broad ridge including Heron Pike and Great Rigg and up to the summit of Fairfield. On the far side of the horseshoe, we descend steeply from Hart Crag, ascend Dove Crag, then it's a gradual descent all the way to Ambleside. Stunning views all round, weather permitting!

Distance: 10.5 miles/17km
Time: approx 6-7 hours
Total ascent: 1050m
Start: suggest parking by the wall under Loughrigg, near the River Rothay and Rothay Park, meet 9:45am for 10am start
Car share: 9:30am at Low Wood (I may not be there)

Leader: Ruth (07950 085 070)