Photos from 4th Oct - Kentmere Sallows

Sun 4th Oct - Kentmere/Sallows/Garburn

Start Point: beside Kentmere Church (G.R. NY 456 041) only room for about 10 cars - so, if full, there are a few spaces beside the farm @ NY 460 040 that's about ½ mile away @ 11.00

Description: Kentmere church / Kentmere Hall farm / Whiteside End / thru 2 gates / past bog & rushes (on R) / grass (on R) / when B/W climbs turn R & go up slope / at about ½ way along the grassy hollow turn L (straight uphill) to a gate & stile / quarry & tractor tracks // to each other / follow tractor one / just after crossing stream turn R (goes uphill & follows tractor track again) / fellside becomes pathless but aim for a gap between 2 craggy outcrops / pass to R side of L one (Long Crag) / at clearer path continue climbing L / pass grouse butts / summit of Sallows / well before the craggy outcrops (on L) turn R (on narrow path) / down & R of conifer plantation / stile / gate / turn R & descend Garburn Pass to Kentmere

Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Total Ascent: 371 metres (1217 ft.)

High Point: Sallows - 516 metres (1693 ft.)

Time: 3 - 3½ hours

Grade: 2 - 3

Car Share: Meet at Morrisons, Kendal @ 10.15

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

Photos from 27th Sep - Ullscarf & Sergeant Man

Sunday 27th Sept 2009 - High Raise and Ullscarf

Description: From Rosthwaite we head up to Dock Tarn, then head on up to Ullscarf, and on to High Raise then via Sergeant Man to Thunacar Knott. From there we will return via Sergeant's Crag and Eagle Crag.

Grade: 4

Distance: 13 Miles

Time: approx 6-7 hours

Total ascent: 800 m

Start: Rosthwaite village hall car park, or the adjacent National Trust car park, 09.30, NY257148. Click here for a map.

Leader: Tom (mob 07884 493081)

Photos from Skiddaw

Some photos from Skiddaw







And one from Binsey


More photos at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=106854&id=699488417&l=e027ba4fe2

Photos from 20th Sep - Harter Fell

Sunday 20th September - Harter Fell & Hardnott Fort

Harter Fell and Hardnott Fort

Starting from the (Free!) carpark in Dunnerdale (grid reference SD235,995) or copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.multimap.com/s/PexOxDAz

We walk up Harter Fell and have a nosy look down on Hardnott fort from above. From there we walk down into Eskdale and up Hardknot pass to the Roman Fort. After looking around we'll stick to the footpath and carry on to top of Hardknot pass, turn left and back into Dunnerdale via Black Hall and walk back to the cars via the River Duddon.

Start: 10:30am
Distance: 6.5 miles
Total accent: 840 m
Time walking: 4 1/2 Hours
Grade: 3 (though path up Harter Fell is screeish)

No phone signal in valley so unfortunately no help in navigating to the carpark on the day.

Leader: Matt 0787 835 2150

Sunday 13th September - Skiddaw

The ridge of Ullock Pike and Longside is steep, but a great way to climb to the summit of Skiddaw for cracking views of Back o’ Skiddaw and the Solway. We descend via Birketts Edge to Whitewater Dash Waterfall. Skiddaw can be a hard mountain to tame – inclement weather has defeated the group the last three times we’ve attempted to summit her, so be prepared for snow and hurricane force wind.

Length: 8.5 miles

Time: about 6 hours

Ascent: 800 metres

Grade: 3

Start: 10:00am at the tiny layby on the road to Orthwaite 0.25 miles north of the junction with A591. NGR: NY 237 311

Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019

Saturday 12th September - Pudding and Planning

Sunday 12th September - Pudding and Planning

To be held at Vicky's house in Carlisle.

Start time 7pm.

Please bring a pudding and any walk ideas etc.

Hopefully there will be a guest speaker to represent LDSAMRA.

Please contact Vicky if you need directions etc. (07835 416262)

Bed / floor space available if required, just ask. Please can everyone bring their Ramblers membership card if they plan to volunteer to lead walks.

Sunday 6th September - Gawthwaite / Lowick / Spark Bridge

Start Point: by the phone box (on the W side of Gawthwaite)
(G.R. SD 271 848 @ 11.00)

Description: Gawthwaite / High Stennerley / Everard Lodge / Lowick Bridge / Lowick Church / Lowick Green / Spark Bridge / Beck Bottom / past Lowick Beacon / Knapperthaw / Keldray / Gawthwaite
(if you don't want to bring a packed lunch [for a change!] we'll be stopping [depending on the time] at either [or all of ?] The Red Lion @ Lowick Bridge, The Farmers @ Lowick Green or The Royal Oak @ Spark Bridge, as they're all within a mile and a bit of each other)

Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Total Ascent: 210 metres (690 ft.)
High Point: above Gawthwaite - 175 metres (574 ft.)

Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2

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

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

LDSAMRA thank you letter

1/9/09

On behalf of LDSAMRA may I offer you and your companions a very big "congratulations" on your achievement and an even bigger thank you for all the money you have raised for Mountain Rescue in the Lake District. I have just checked your justgiving.com page and I calculate you have raised a total of £3,219.74; an incredible amount.

Would you please pass on a very big thank you to everyone who took part in the Wainwright Challenge, both as participants, supporters or sponsors. It is something of an achievement and I don't think anyone has used AW's books in quite such a novel way.

If you could let me have details of your meeting on 12 September I will try to organise someone to come along and say a few words.

Many thanks and best wishes to you all.

Richard Longman (Treasurer)

Chalet Weekend. 28th to 30th August

Chalet Weekend Bank Holiday August. ( There are still 6 places left as at 4th august)
Fri, Sat & Sun nights.
At the Gordon Walker Chalet, Stair, Newlands near Keswick.
This chalet is at Stair GR237212 NW sheet. 3 miles south of Keswick.
The ascents of Catbells, Maiden Moor, Causey Pike, Hindscarth,and Robinson all
start within 30 minutes walk of the chalet,also Derwent Water is in easy reach on foot.
The chalet sleeps 8 males and 8 females
Cost is £8 per night (R.A menbers only)
No pets allowed in the building.
Please pay me by 10th August, as I have to pay for the chalet in advance which could be £384 if full.
Rob 0777 398 6512

Photo from Ennerdale Horseshoe

Sunday 23rd August - Ennerdale Horseshoe

The start point is at approx. GR number NY 0850 1536 at the carpark at the end of Ennerdale. Turn right where there is a forestry sign for Broadmoor after the turning from Ennerdale Bridge.
 
The idea behind this is to provide a challenging walk that will not be beyond the fitter members of the group. It will consist of the hills that form the Ennerdale skyline. Total distance has yet to be determined as there are a few route options ranging from 22 miles up to 29 miles. The current intention is to go for 23.5miles and 10,000 feet of ascent.
 
Please note the idea behind this walk is to present the group with a challenge.
 
Anyone present on the day should be prepared for this with appropriate clothing and equipment. You should have your own map and be prepared to use it. There will be options for people to drop out, however they must be prepared to navigate themselves back to the start point.

Leader: Paul B (mob 07752 116979)

Due to the challenging nature of this walk, on this occasion please contact the leader for start time and full details.

Photos from 16th Aug - Buttermere Ridge

Sunday 16th August - High Stile

Red Pike, High Stile and High Crag

Distance 8-9 miles

Grade 3-4

Highest point 807m (High Stile)

Start Point at the foot of Newlands Pass NY 177 171. There is free parking by the roadside just as you begin to climb Newlands Pass or alternative pay and display parking can be found in Buttermere Village.

Start time 9.30am

Meet at Low Wood 8.30am (suggested time, I will not be there)

Time 5-6.5 hours

This is a moderately strenuous walk with stunning views over Buttermere and Ennerdale. Provided that the weather is reasonable, Niall will make a second attempt at the Buttermere Horseshoe see description 25th July 09.

Leader: Malcolm (07826486155 or email chsd@tesco.net)

Sunday 9th August - Witherslack and Bowland Bridge

Start Point: Witherslack Hall School (parking space on the grass verges by the school gates)
(G.R. SD 435 859 @ 11.00)

Description: Witherslack Hall Farm / Knott Wood / High Low Wood / Pool Bank / Cowclose Wood / Swallow Mire / past St. Anthonys Church / Pool Garth / Mill Bridge / Bowland Bridge (brill food in the Hare & Hounds) / Lobby Bridge / Broomer Dale / Pool Bank (again) / Low & High Park Woods / Witherslack Hall

Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 221 metres (725 ft.)
High Point: High Park Wood - 100 metres (328 ft.)

Time: 4.5 hours
Grade: 2

Car Share: Meet at the Kendal Morrisons car park @ 10.20 (without leader!)

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

Sat 8th Aug - Social picnic

Hi everyone,
Come and join us on a summer picnic, with views looking over Lake Windermere, on Queen Adelaide Hill near Bowness on Windermere. Bring your own food and drink or even disposable bbq. If it happens to be a warm summer evening you can cool off in the lake.

You can use the park and ride carpark which is free after 6pm, situated on Rayrigg Road (Between Bowness and the Cooks Corner roundabout at the bottom of the Kirkstone Pass Road)

Meet at 6.30 pm

If you need further information call Rob on 0777 398 6512

Photos from 2nd Aug - Moffat Hills

Sunday 2nd August - Moffat Hills

Come and explore part of Scotland you probably haven't seen before but that's practically on your doorstep. We will start by climbing alongside the Grey Mare's Tail (one of the finest waterfalls in Scotland)on a good path, continuing along the burn to Loch Skeen (a gem hidden high up among the hills). We will then follow a narrow ridge to ascend Mid Craig (729m), head up to Lochcraig Head (800m) and back along the plateau to reach the summit of White Coomb (821m). On a good day this walk offers fine views of the Lakes, West Highlands and Edinburgh.

We might see feral goats, peregrine falcons and the rare vendace fish in the loch.

Meet: 10.30am at the National Trust car park (GR186145) at the bottom of the Grey Mare's Tail.

Time : Approx 5 hours
Distance about 13km
Car share: 9.00am from Linda's in Carlisle (please phone in advance to arrange)

Grade: 3

Leader: Linda (mob 07717 313073)