Photos from Hartsop

Dan and Neil's photos from Howard's walk:

Photos from Bow Fell

A bit late, but here's Rob's photos from Bow Fell:

Feb 19 - Black Combe

A circuit over the most southerly fell in the Lake District, involving a noticeable amount of ascent (and descent!) on grassy paths.

A short road section leads to an old path, before starting the ascent up White Combe, which eventually flattens and the going becomes easier. After reaching the col at Whitecombe Head, further ascent takes us to the shelter cairn and trig point of Black Combe. On a clear day, this offers wonderful views of Morecambe Bay and the Isle of Man. The descent down the eastern flank of the combe is on close-cropped grass, and is steep (and possibly slippy) in places.

An alternative route may be taken if the weather decides to be unfriendly.

Distance: 6 miles
Time: 4.5 hours
Total ascent: 600m
Grade: 3
Start: 10 am at lay-by on the A595 at Beckside . Grid ref. SD 153847.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Sat 18 Social - Pizza and beer at the brewery

We should have recovered from xmas by now so its time for a social. I know its last minute but I feel like a beer and pizza at the moment. So plan is to meet at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal at 6:30 this Saturday. No need to pre-book but will be nice to know who's coming so we can wait for you and know how big a table we need to grab.

Organiser Matthew: 07878352150

Feb 12 - Elterwater, Little Langdale & Skelwith Bridge - Ladies Day

A ladies only walk starting at Elterwater car park across from the Britannia Inn.

This is a mainly low level walk with just a few modest climbs, through a pleasant lanscape of fields, woods and waterfalls at the lower end of the two Langdales. Two waterfalls are passed and the end is a classic Lake District view, looking across Elterwater to the distinctive outline of the Langdale Pikes.

Distance: 6 miles
Time: 3 - 3.5 hours
Grade: 1

Start time: 11am

After the walk there will be the opportunity for lovely cake and hot drinks at Chesters at Skelwith Bridge. New members very welcome. Hope to see you there.

Leader Linda: 07717 313073

Sun 5 Feb - Muncaster Stroll

Start Point: Ravenglass Station c.p. (G.R. SD 085 964) @ 10.00
Description: Roman Bath House / ponds (On L & R) / Home Farm / Fell Lane / Muncaster Tarn / Muncaster Fell summit / Rabbit How / Bankend Wood / Eskdale Green (LUNCH or Drink at the George IV pub) / Forge House / Muncaster Head / High Eskholme / A595 (for a whole 300m'ish!) / Hirst Lodge & Park / past Muncaster Castle (200m'ish away) / Croft Coppice / follow the River Esk (for about 1km) / Newtown Knott (up 30m'ish ??) / Newtown / Roman Bath House (again) & back.
Distance: 12.25 miles (19.7 km)
Total Ascent: 306 metres (1004 ft.)
High Point: Muncaster Fell summit - 231 metres (758 ft.)
Time: 7 hours
Grade: 2 - 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)

Sun 29 Jan - Hartsop to the Knott and Angletarn Pikes

A change from the original plan as following very wet December it is too boggy above Derwentwater!

Start: Free car park at far end of Hartsop village (NY 409 132)
Distance: 7 miles
Time: 4 hours
Ascent: 2500ft
Grade: 3
Start time: 10:00

We will climb from Hartsop to Hayeswater and then steeply to the Knott. From here we walk North to Brock Crags and Angletarn Pikes before descending to Boredale Hause and walking back to Hartsop.

Leader: Howard (0789 1952813)

Photos from Rydal

Sun 22 Jan - Bow Fell & Eskpike

Leader: Rob .Sunday 22 Jan- Bowfell & Eskpike.
BOWFELL & ESKPIKE (This walk is only suitable for people with crampons and ice axes) if you are not a winter mountaineer and still want to walk we will appoint a leader to do a low level walk starting at the same place
START 9.30 AM AT THE OLD DUNGEON GHYLL NATIONAL TRUST CAR PARK
MEET AT MORRISONS KENDAL FOR CAR SHARE 8.30 AM (i will not be there.)
THIS WALK ASCENDS THE BAND LEADING UP TO BOWFELL 902M, WE WILL GO VIA BOWFELLS GREAT SLAB IF DRY. ONCE BOWFELL IS GAINED WE HEAD UP ESK PIKE 889 M, THEN ONTO ESK HAUSE. HEADING SOUTH EAST TO ANGLE TARN FOR LUNCH. WE THEN MAKE OUR DECSENT TO THE OLD DUNGEON GHYLL FOR REFRESHMENTS.
PLEASE BRING WITH YOU ICE AXES, CRAMPONS, HEAD TORCHES, SNOW SHOVELS(if you have ) FULL WINTER CLOTHING AND FOOD AND HOT DRINK FOR THE DAY.
THERE WILL BE A FOUL WEATHER ROUTE IF NEEDED.
GRADE : 4/5
DISTANCE : 13KM /8 MILES
DURATION : 7 HOURS APPROX
Leader: Rob - mob 0777 398 6512

Sun 15 Jan - Fell & Coast - Hampsfell & Humphrey Head

It is unusual in Cumbria to have a fairly short walk that goes up a fell and along the coast in one, but this walk does this by visiting two landmarks on the edge of Morecambe Bay. Starting at Grange station the walk climbs through Eggerslack Woods to the top of Hampsfell. From there it descends into Allithwaite and crosses the fields to Humphrey Head. Following around the headland, the path crosses the salt marshes to Kents Bank and returns to the station via Grange Prom (passing the giant version of 'Bop It!' in the kiddies play area).

Start: Grange over Sands railway station forecourt (SD 4120 7815) @ 10am
Distance: a little under 10 miles
Time: about 5 - 5.5 hours
Terrain: woodland & fell paths, country roads, very soggy paths across fields (you have been warned), & salt marsh. There is 200m of ascent to reach Hampsfell, but otherwise there is little in the way of climbs.
Grade: 2
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019

Sun 8 Jan - Rydal/Grasmere New Members Walk

Rydal Water-Grasmere
A historical walk along the famous ‘coffin route’
A great opportunity for new members to come along and meet the group

The walk is relatively easy, but quite long. It starts at Rydal water where we walk alongside the lake and past Rydal caves. We then head to Grasmere for a tea stop and return via the Coffin route which passes both Dove cottage and Rydal Mount.

Walk time: 3-4 hours (depending on how long we stop in Grasmere)
Distance: approx. 6 miles
Highest point: 951 ft (it’s mainly low-level)
Grade: 2

Opportunity for a drink afterwards at the Badger Bar (Rydal)

Start time: 10am Pelter Bridge Car Park (free), Rydal Water NY 355062 (Turn off the A591 just before Rydal, and then to your right once over the hump back bridge; to your left is a car park). N.B. If this is full, try the Cricket club car park (near Ambleside)

Leader: Charlotte (+ Richard) 07580722866

Please text if you would like to car share.

Mon 2 Jan - Broughton

From Broughton we will head along the old railway towards Coniston. Then towards Woodlands. Remainder of route TBA.
Distance: 8 miles
Start: Outside the Manor Arms, The Square, Broughton-in-Furness, 1100
Leader: Tom 07884493081, tgrs013@yahoo.co.uk

New Years Eve cocktail party

"Time to drink champagne and dance on the table "
Rob and Becky invite you to a New Years Eve cocktail party at their house in Windermere.
Please phone for more details
0777 398 6512

Tue 27 Dec - Scout Scar, Cunswick Scar and Serpentine Woods

Start: Large verge on side of road just outside Kendal by foot of Scout Scar (SD 503 918) at 11:00
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 3 hours including a Christmas cake and tea stop at our house
Ascent: 200m
Grade: 1

A local walk in the festive period designed to get us out for some fresh air and welcome new members to the group. We begin by walking up to the mushroom on Scout Scar before going on to Cunswick Scar and then across the golf course and through Serpentine Woods. We will then be popping into our house for home-made Christmas cake and then walking back up through Kendal towards the cars.

Leader: Vicky and Howard (07835 416262 and 0789 1952813)

Photos from Windermere

Dan's photos from his Wander above Windermere on Sunday:

Sun 18 Dec - Winter Wander above Windermere

Start Point: Windermere train station car park (££ if you park there!) (G.R.- SD 414 986) @ 11.00
Description: A gentle saunter up Orrest Head / the Dubbs Road / Longmire Road / Far Orrest / Elleray Bank.
Distance: 7.25 miles (11.7 km)
Total Ascent: 281 metres (919 ft.)
High Point: 'Top' of Dubbs Road - 275 metres (902 ft.)
Time: 3 - 4 hours
Grade: 2
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Sat 17 Dec - Pumpkins Christmas Meal

We have booked a table at Pumpkins Bistro in Kendal for 7pm. Price for 3 courses is £14 and £11 for two courses. If you would like to come please email me by the 30th November with your menu choices.

Menu:
Starters:
Cream of Parsnip Soup with roll and butter (V)
Home made chicken liver pate with toast and apple chutney
Prawn platter with salad garnish
Dolmades, vine leaves stuffed with rice, mint and spices and salad

Main course (all served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables):
Roast farm fresh turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce and chipolata sausage
Home-made game pie with rich red wine gravy
Salmon roulade with prawn in a white wine and lemon sauce
Pumpkin nut roast served with Provencal sauce (V)

Desserts:
Traditional Christmas pudding with rum sauce
Tiramisu
Home-made toffee pudding and butterscotch sauce
Apple, cinnamon and raisin crumble and custard

All followed by coffee and mints

We will also be doing a secret santa on the evening. Please bring a present for up to £5 in value to be chosen by someone else at random and you can then select a present for yourself.

Leader: Howard (0789 1952813, howard.pim@googlemail.com)

Sun 11 Dec - Scafell Pike (via corridor route)

Route: Wasdale Head, Sty Head, Corridor route, Scafell Pike, Return to Wasdale Head via Shoulder of Lingmell.
Meeting time: 10.15 am
Suggested meeting time for Low Wood: 9am (I will not be there)
Starting point: (free) parking area at Wasdale Head
Grid Reference: SD 187 085
Distance: approx 8miles
Time: 6 Hours

Owing to the time of year headlamps or torches considered essential in case of late descent into valley. If the conditions are wintry winter walking gear will be necessary. I reserve the right to modify the route if conditions are bad.

Contact Mobile Number: Malcolm 07826486155

Photos from Skiddaw

Alister's photos from last week's attempt at Skiddaw:

Sun 4 Dec - Castlerigg Stone Circle and Latrigg

A low level walk with some steep ascent, that brings you from the lakeside to a Neolithic stone circle, and then on to the summit of Latrigg for a rewarding view of Keswick and Derwent water.

From Keswick town centre, the walk takes us up to the top of Castlehead, then down to the lakeside and on to Friar's crag. Crossing into Great wood, ascending the forest track to Castlerigg farm then leads us into fields and eventually to Castlerigg stone circle. After pausing to explore this ancient monument, we then stroll down country lanes to the A66 underpass and start the ascent of Latrigg. This route is highly recommended for those who have been only been to Latrigg from the nearby car park, and gone away disappointed, as this brings a new perspective to such a little hill. Descending along the Cumbria Way and through Fitz park takes us back to the start point.

Distance: 9 miles
Time: 4.5 hours
Total ascent: 450m
Grade: 2.5
Start: 10 am at Keswick Museum and Art Gallery on Station Road. Grid ref. NY 269237. Free parking on Brundholme Road (a few yards down the road from the Museum).
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Sat 3 Dec - Ceilidh

Book your place soon-it's very popular and sells out very quickly!

DATE: Sat 3rd Dec

VENUE: KENDAL PARISH HALL 19:30-23.30

BAND: TUMBLING TOM

ENTERTAINMENT: CROOK MORRIS & THE KENDAL REVELLERS

TICKETS: £8 ADULTS

includes: MINCE PIE MINCE PIE

MULLED WINE NON ALCOHOLIC PUNCH

No tickets ! Wrist bands will be distributed to you in advance of the event. You fix around your wrist on the day before you arrive and so entry will be simpler and quicker.

Reserve your wrist band by e-mailing Martyn (mention that you belong to Summitt Good walking group): blackhat.martyn@googlemail.com
You can also do this by phone to 01539 720551.


Contact Charlotte (07580722866) for more information.

Sun 27 Nov - Skiddaw via Longside Edge

Note change of start time to 9:30

A club classic we haven't attempted this since 2009 when we finally succeeded after all those failed attempts. Lets see if my luck is as bad as Jeremy's leading this walk. Its an interesting route up Longside Edge avoiding the popular tourist route. Ps grizedale ideas being saved for another time

Distance: 6.5 miles
Time: 4 – 5 hours
Ascent: 800 meters
Grade 3
Start: 9:30am @ the small layby on the Orthwaite road 500 metres north of the junction with A591. Grid ref NY 237 311 Leader: Matt 07878352150

Photos from Jenny Brown's point

Phil's photos from Vicky's walk:

Sun 20 Nov - Leighton Hall and Jenny Brown's Point

Start: Large verge on side of road in Yealand Storrs (SD 494 761) at 10:00
Distance: 8 ½ miles
Time: 5 hours including a tea stop in Silverdale
Ascent: 200m
Grade: 2

We walk from Yealand Storrs through the parkland of Leighton Hall and on to the limestone shore at Jenny Brown’s Point and Jack Scout. We return through woods with limestone scars and pavement almost hidden by crag fast yews and hazel copses.

Leader: Vicky (07835 416262)

Sun 13 Nov - Birkrigg Common & Furness Stroll

Start Point: Parking between 'coast road' (A5087 - signed from Ulverston as 'Barrow via Coastal Route') & edge of Morecambe Bay's beach (G.R. - SD 301 742) @ 11.00
Description: follow beach (nr. Bardsea) / Sea Wood / Birkrigg Common / Sunbrick / Holme Bank / Great Urswick (poss. drink stop at the General Burgoyne pub?) / past Woodside Farm / Far Mount Barrow / N. side of Birkrigg Common / Bardsea Green & back to cars.
Distance: 8 miles ( 12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 176 metres (577 ft.)
High Point: Birkrigg Common - 136 metres (446 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Photos from Askham/Ullswater

Lots of photos from Dan and Phil from Sunday's walk:

Photos from Kendal Fireworks

Phil's photos from the fireworks at Kendal Castle on Saturday:

Photos from Pendle

Dan's photos from Claire's Pendle walk:

Sun 6 November - Askham to Pooley Bridge to Howtown via Ullswater

A lowish-level walk from Askham to Pooley Bridge (via Heughscar Hill). Catch the 12.10 Ullswater 'Steamers' (ferry) to Howtown (£5.80 single), and return to Askham via lakeside path. If the weathergods cooperate, we should have fine views of the Pennines, Ullswater and the Helvellyn range.

The lakeside path is very muddy, so gaiters and boots are recommended.

Length: approx. 8 miles, 800 feet of ascent

Start time: 09.30 to allow plenty of time to catch the 12.10 ferry from Pooley Bridge

Car share: 08.50 from Morrisons car park, Kendal (I won't be there)

Start point: Askham Village car park, NY513237
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=351350&y=523750&z=0&sv=NY513237&st=5&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf

Leader: Anne (07598877938)

Sat 5th Nov - Curry and Fireworks in Kendal

Sat 5th November. Rob (0777 398 6512) has booked a table at the Eastern Balti, Wildman Street for 9 p m after the fireworks. Fireworks start at 7.30 at kendal castle. Meet at the Castle pub 7pm. Wear wellies or boots at fireworks as very muddy !
Please phone or text Rob to book a place for the meal. Thankyou.
This event is on Saturday 5th November. The organiser The Round Table put the wrong date on their website! See you on Saturday

Photos from Tarn Hows

Phil's photos from Claire's walk a couple of weeks ago:

Sun 30 Oct - Pendle Hill

This walk takes in the Pendle circular route passing through woodlands, alongside streams and over fields. First we ascend Spence Moor, and circle round passing over Black Hill to reach the trig point at Pendle Hill. Easy, slightly steep descent back to Barley with sweeping views of the surrounding area.

Start: 1030am Barley Green car park (cost £1), GR SD823403. Don't forget that the clocks go back on Saturday night, so you get an extra hour in bed. The car park is likely to fill up fairly quickly, so early arrival is advised. There's a cafe in the car park, so early arrival means plenty of time for a cup of tea or bacon roll before the walk. No excuses for being late!

Estimated journey time from Kendal 1h15. Take A65 to Long Preston, when road divides, turn right towards Nelson, pass through Gisburn, continue on road to outskirts of Blacko, taking very small right turn signposted Roughlee (Blacko Bar Road - this is found immediately after a right turn to Downham, blind corner). Continue along road for approx 4 miles to Barley. Car park is on your right.

Distance: 7.5 miles
Grade: 2
Leader: Claire D 07511259791 - Please contact me to arrange car sharing

Fri 28 Oct - Social in Sedbergh

Friday 28th October: home-made pizza evening at my house in Sedbergh starting at 7:30pm.
Please bring your own drinks and any card games or board games it could be fun to do as a group.

If you are interested in coming, please let me know and I will send you the address.

07518479409
nathaliewilliams@wanadoo.fr

Sun 16 Oct - Autumn colour, leaves and Tarn Hows

This is a lovely walk that wanders round tracks, through fields and woods taking in the best that the Autumn season has to offer. At this time of year all the trees are changing colour and the landscape is changing. This walk has been carefully choosen to show the best of this.

Starting in Elterwater we head towards Little Langdale climbing steadily through an old quarry to Slaters Bridge and on to High Tilberthewaite. The walk then follows a series of footpaths and metalled tracks dropping down into Coniston where we will stop at a tea shop. This is approx half way.

Leaving Coniston we continue through a series of fields and forestry tracks showing the trees at their best. The route then continues past Tom Ghyll falls ascending to Tarn Hows. We will walk alongside the Tarn for a while before taking a stoney bridleway that contours round Black Fell and takes us back to Elterwater for further refreshment.

Start: 9.30 am Elterwater, car park north of B5343, (free). GR: 329 051
Distance: 13 miles
Grade: 2 due to distance. Walking terrain is mostly Grade 1 with only 2 short ascents to High Tilberthewaite and to Tarn Hows.
Estimated walking time with Tea Shop stop in Coniston: 6-7 hours.
Leader: Claire D - 07511259791

Pudding and Planning meeting

Pudding and Planning meeting at Claires house

Meeting to plan the group's winter programme. This will also be the group's AGM.

Everyone bring puddings to eat and beverages to drink

Claire mobile 07511 259 791

Matthew mobile 07878 352 150

Photos from York weekend

Another photo from Paul:

Group photo from the Dungeon tour:

Dan's photos from the York weekend:

7-9 Oct - City break, York (Summitt Good Members only)

Option of travelling to York Friday late afternoon / evening, or meet up with us on Saturday. (Car sharing as much as possible). Staying at York YHA, price will be around £20ish per night, (£3 supplement for non-members, I assume we will have to pay for breakfast on top of this).

The general plan will be to spend Saturday in York, numerous things to do, such as tour of York Minster, walk around the walls, museums, shopping etc. Anyone wanting to go on a guided ghost tour in the evening, these occur nightly at a cost of £5. Then Sunday there will be a walk to see the Kilburn White Horse.

York YHA is a busy hostel, so if you would like to come pls get in touch with Emma on 07773 202845 or e-mail emmakdavies@yahoo.co.uk, by the 30th April, and I will book the accommodation, may be able to get a group discount if enough of us. (After this pls note you will be responsible for finding your own accommodation). I will need a deposit up front, exact amount will be dependant on what hostel require. Then I will specify a date for full payment if need balance before we arrive.

Photos from Corney Fell/Dunnerdale

Dan's photos from his Corney Fell/Dunnerdale walk from last weekend:

Assorted photos

Assorted photos from the last couple of months from Dan:

Sun 2nd Oct - High Crag and High Stile

A high level walk in the Western fells which on a clear day offers views across the valleys of Buttermere and Ennerdale, and over the Solway Firth to Scotland.

From Buttermere village across the isthmus, we start the long climb through Burtness Wood to Bleaberry Tarn. A quick diversion to Dodd is followed by a steep ascent up Red Pike (755m). The going becomes easier (weather dependent!) as we continue to High Stile, before descending via High Crag and Seat to Scarth Gap, and returning along the lakeside edge back to the start.

Distance: 5.5 miles
Time: 4.5 hrs
Total ascent: 920m
Grade: 3
Start: 10.00 am at Buttermere-Newlands pass junction (B5289). Grid ref NY176170.
Directions: From the A66 in Keswick, the most car-friendly road is the Whinlatter pass B5292 (turn off at Braithwaite), go through High Lorton and follow signs to Buttermere. Free car parking on the Newlands pass at the junction to Buttermere village.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)