Thursday, 26 July 2012
Photos from Natland
Ruth's photos from her walk from a few weeks ago. Apologies for the delay in posting:
Sunday, 22 July 2012
Sun 22 Jul - Whitbarrow
Malcolm's Scafell walk has been postponed until September.
Tom is leading a walk around Whitbarrow Scar for the Cheshire Walkers. Summitt Good members are welcome to attend. Details here.
Tom is leading a walk around Whitbarrow Scar for the Cheshire Walkers. Summitt Good members are welcome to attend. Details here.
Friday, 20 July 2012
Fri 20 Jul - Sat 21 Jul - Black Sail
Stay at this remote & isolated shepherds bothy at the head of Ennerdale which is accessible only on foot. Now a 16 bed YHA.
Meet: 18:00hrs at small pay & display car park at Gatesgarth Cottages, Buttermere (NY 194149). There is also some roadside parking.
Ascend to Black Sail YHA via Scarth Gap Pass
Distance: 2.5 miles
Ascent: 300m
Time: 1.5 hrs
Cost: £21.40 per person per night
There are self catering facilities but the YHA can provide meals if required. However they need to be booked in advance (Breakfast - £4.95; Lunch - £5.75; Evening meal £7.50 - £11.95)
Meet: 10am Black Sail YHA
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
One male place is now available for Black Sail Youth Hostel. Please contact Barbara for details.
Meet: 18:00hrs at small pay & display car park at Gatesgarth Cottages, Buttermere (NY 194149). There is also some roadside parking.
Ascend to Black Sail YHA via Scarth Gap Pass
Distance: 2.5 miles
Ascent: 300m
Time: 1.5 hrs
Cost: £21.40 per person per night
There are self catering facilities but the YHA can provide meals if required. However they need to be booked in advance (Breakfast - £4.95; Lunch - £5.75; Evening meal £7.50 - £11.95)
Sat 21st July 2012 - Pillar from Black Sail YHA
Ascent of Pillar (892m) from Black Sail YHA via the famous Pillar High Level Path. This route takes in spectacular crag scenery without having to resort to scrambling. It does however require a head for heights. And weather permitting fantastic views of Pillar Rock rising 150m out of Pillar Cove. Then a return to Gatesgarth Cottages via Scarth Gap Pass.Meet: 10am Black Sail YHA
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
One male place is now available for Black Sail Youth Hostel. Please contact Barbara for details.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Sun 15 Jul - Brotherswater/Dove Crag
Start Point: Cow Bridge - between Brothers Water & Patterdale (GR NY 403134) @ 09:00
Description: First we walk the nice flat, mile long path past Brothers Water along to the Brothers Water Inn. We then climb SSE, up The Tongue & Rough Edge, to the top of Caudale Moor & (maybe?) Stony Cove Pike (just to 'bag' another summit?) before heading SSW to drop down to the Kirkstone Pass (+ Inn?). Next it's straight up Red Screes and then follow the ridge past Scandale Tarn & Black Brow, before reaching Dove Crag. This time we descend down (below the Priest's Hole cave) to the bottom of Dovedale, before following it down to Hartsop Hall then repeating the initial mile, past Brothers Water, back to the cars.
Distance: 11.25 miles (18 km)
Total Ascent: 1400 metres (4593 ft.)
Time: 6.5 / 7.5 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: First we walk the nice flat, mile long path past Brothers Water along to the Brothers Water Inn. We then climb SSE, up The Tongue & Rough Edge, to the top of Caudale Moor & (maybe?) Stony Cove Pike (just to 'bag' another summit?) before heading SSW to drop down to the Kirkstone Pass (+ Inn?). Next it's straight up Red Screes and then follow the ridge past Scandale Tarn & Black Brow, before reaching Dove Crag. This time we descend down (below the Priest's Hole cave) to the bottom of Dovedale, before following it down to Hartsop Hall then repeating the initial mile, past Brothers Water, back to the cars.
Distance: 11.25 miles (18 km)
Total Ascent: 1400 metres (4593 ft.)
Time: 6.5 / 7.5 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Thu 12 Jul - Scout Scar
Scout Scar, near Kendal
Around 3 miles with one short sharp climb. The plan is to meet in the car park at the church (SD 4888889) near Brigsteer at 6.45pm. We will then walk to the bottom of Scout Scar, up onto the top and along the top of the ridge to the circular shelter and viewpoint then walk back to the cars along the same route.
Contact Sarah 07818 366665
Around 3 miles with one short sharp climb. The plan is to meet in the car park at the church (SD 4888889) near Brigsteer at 6.45pm. We will then walk to the bottom of Scout Scar, up onto the top and along the top of the ridge to the circular shelter and viewpoint then walk back to the cars along the same route.
Contact Sarah 07818 366665
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Sun 8 Jul - Longsleddale
Anyone planning to come on this walk needs to get in touch beforehand, email: emmakdavies@yahoo.co.uk or mobile 07773202845, so if, (the weather is good enough!) and anyone wants to wild camp I know who else is coming.
Start: Sadgill, Longsleddale, (parking where the road ends). GR: 483 058
Start time: 9am
Distance: 20km, grade 3 ? 4, as there are a few steep climbs
Route: Mosedale Cottage, Swindale Head, over the old coffin route to Haweswater resevoir. Up the road to Gatescarth and then back up and over Gatesgarth Pass to Sadgill
Suggest tea afterwards at Wilfs at Staveley, 15 minute drive from start
Contact: Emma 07773 202845
If the weather is really good may organise a wild camp Saturday night and ask someone not camping to lead group to Mosedale Cottage area.
Start: Sadgill, Longsleddale, (parking where the road ends). GR: 483 058
Start time: 9am
Distance: 20km, grade 3 ? 4, as there are a few steep climbs
Route: Mosedale Cottage, Swindale Head, over the old coffin route to Haweswater resevoir. Up the road to Gatescarth and then back up and over Gatesgarth Pass to Sadgill
Suggest tea afterwards at Wilfs at Staveley, 15 minute drive from start
Contact: Emma 07773 202845
If the weather is really good may organise a wild camp Saturday night and ask someone not camping to lead group to Mosedale Cottage area.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Wed 4 Jul - Heversham Head
A short walk through fields and along quiet country lanes, culminating in a climb up to the fine viewpoint of Heversham Head.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Total ascent: 120m
Grade: 1
Start: 7 pm - park on road near Dallam School, Princess Way, Heversham. (Grid ref SD497831)
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Total ascent: 120m
Grade: 1
Start: 7 pm - park on road near Dallam School, Princess Way, Heversham. (Grid ref SD497831)
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Sunday, 1 July 2012
Sun 1 Jul - Place Fell and Beda Fell
Start: Car park opposite White Lion in Patterdale by public toilets (£4.00 per day) NY 397 158
Start time: 10.00
Distance: 9 miles
Time: 6 hours
Ascent: 800m
Grade: 3
We walk from Patterdale along a minor road before climbing to Boredale Hause. From here we head north onto the summit of Place Fell. We descend past High Dodd and Sleet Fell to the lane at Garth Heads before climding again to the summit of Beda Fell. Our path continues to Boredale Hause before returning to Patterdale.
Leader: Vicky (07835 416262)
Start time: 10.00
Distance: 9 miles
Time: 6 hours
Ascent: 800m
Grade: 3
We walk from Patterdale along a minor road before climbing to Boredale Hause. From here we head north onto the summit of Place Fell. We descend past High Dodd and Sleet Fell to the lane at Garth Heads before climding again to the summit of Beda Fell. Our path continues to Boredale Hause before returning to Patterdale.
Leader: Vicky (07835 416262)
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Wed 27 Jun - Natland
Date: Wednesday 27th June
Time: 7pm
Place: Natland village green- outside the church gate
We will walk out of the village along lanes and across fields to reach
Oxenholme Station before walking along the ridge of The Helm and back
down into Natland. A lovely little hill with excellent views.
Station Inn and The Punchbowl are both on or very close to the route.
Distance: 6km
Height: Less than 200m
Contact: Ruth 07891 186774 (please let me know if you are coming so
that I don't drive up and find myself walking alone!!!) If no-one
texts, I won't be there!
Time: 7pm
Place: Natland village green- outside the church gate
We will walk out of the village along lanes and across fields to reach
Oxenholme Station before walking along the ridge of The Helm and back
down into Natland. A lovely little hill with excellent views.
Station Inn and The Punchbowl are both on or very close to the route.
Distance: 6km
Height: Less than 200m
Contact: Ruth 07891 186774 (please let me know if you are coming so
that I don't drive up and find myself walking alone!!!) If no-one
texts, I won't be there!
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Sun 24 Jun - Leader required
Due to a recent bereavement, I am unfortunately unable to lead the Mosedale Horseshoe. My apologies for this late change of plan, Anne
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Sun 17 Jun - Great and Green Gable from Langdale
Leader: Rob 0777 398 6512
Start 09.00 at Old Dungeon Ghyll National Trust car park (the second one on the right) in Langdale valley.
GR 236 061 OL Leisure map No 6 SW sheet.
Distance 20 Km
Ascent 1200 Mts
Time 9 Hours
Grade 4/5
We set out behind the pub in a NW direction along the Cumbrian way along Mickleden, branching W up Rosset Gill 600mts to Angle Tarn, carrying on NW reaching Sprinkling Tarn 600mts on to Sty Head 496mts at the foot of Great Gable of which we ascend the SW ridge for 400mts to gain the summit at 899mts.
After taking in the magnificent views we head NE to Windy Gap 750mts then a short ascent of 50mts to gain Green Gables' summit. We leave the top to descend Aaron Slack to Sty Head Tarn 450mts. Then retrace our route past Sprinkling Tarn, Angle Tarn and back down Rosset Gill to the ODG. for well earned refreshments.
If anybody would like to come along and not do the whole walk you can. While we go up Great gable you can wait at Sty Head tarn.
Don't forget to take plenty of water and sun screen! And hat and gloves.
For photos = https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150893152940679.415109.627125678&type=3&l=583f2eb2a0
Start 09.00 at Old Dungeon Ghyll National Trust car park (the second one on the right) in Langdale valley.
GR 236 061 OL Leisure map No 6 SW sheet.
Distance 20 Km
Ascent 1200 Mts
Time 9 Hours
Grade 4/5
We set out behind the pub in a NW direction along the Cumbrian way along Mickleden, branching W up Rosset Gill 600mts to Angle Tarn, carrying on NW reaching Sprinkling Tarn 600mts on to Sty Head 496mts at the foot of Great Gable of which we ascend the SW ridge for 400mts to gain the summit at 899mts.
After taking in the magnificent views we head NE to Windy Gap 750mts then a short ascent of 50mts to gain Green Gables' summit. We leave the top to descend Aaron Slack to Sty Head Tarn 450mts. Then retrace our route past Sprinkling Tarn, Angle Tarn and back down Rosset Gill to the ODG. for well earned refreshments.
If anybody would like to come along and not do the whole walk you can. While we go up Great gable you can wait at Sty Head tarn.
Don't forget to take plenty of water and sun screen! And hat and gloves.
For photos = https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150893152940679.415109.627125678&type=3&l=583f2eb2a0
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Sat 16 Jun - Pub treasure hunt in Kendal
A 2 1/2 mile stroll around Kendal that visits 20 pubs with clues to solve. How many pubs you choose to visit is up to you!
We will meet in the Ring O Bells by Kendal Parish church at 7pm. We will then set off a few at a time to find the clues in the first three pubs before meeting for Pizza at the Brewery at 8pm. From here we will set off a few at a time to visit the other 17 pubs finishing at Burgundy's to compare answers from 9:30 onwards.
Please let Howard know if you plan on coming by Thursday 14th June so we know how many treasure hunt clue sheets to prepare and also how many to book for at the Brewery.
Howard (07891952813)
We will meet in the Ring O Bells by Kendal Parish church at 7pm. We will then set off a few at a time to find the clues in the first three pubs before meeting for Pizza at the Brewery at 8pm. From here we will set off a few at a time to visit the other 17 pubs finishing at Burgundy's to compare answers from 9:30 onwards.
Please let Howard know if you plan on coming by Thursday 14th June so we know how many treasure hunt clue sheets to prepare and also how many to book for at the Brewery.
Howard (07891952813)
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Wed 13 Jun - Levens Park
Meet: 19:00hrs outside The Playing Fields, Levens Village (SD 488 857). Plenty of roadside parking.
Time: 1.5-2hrs
Distance: 4 miles
Grade: Easy
Drinks afterwards at the Hare & Hounds, Levens
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Time: 1.5-2hrs
Distance: 4 miles
Grade: Easy
Drinks afterwards at the Hare & Hounds, Levens
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Sun 10 June - Red Screes/Fairfield
Start Point: Roadside parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside G.R. NY 371044 @ 09.30
Description: After walking through the park & Ambleside centre (food re-supply possible?) we head East, up the Struggle's road, for about ¾ of a mile. We then turn onto the FP to climb the ridge that crosses Snarker Pike & continues on to Red Screes. Following the wall NW we'll cross Scandale Pass &, after a wire fence, reach Scandale Tarn. We can possibly make a slight detour here, on the RHS, to the summit of Little Hart Crag for good views of Dovedale (N) & Scandale (S). After crossing the boggy Bakestones Moss we then climb (200m'ish) onto Dove Crag (which is part of the Fairfield Horseshoe) & accross to the NE is the Priest's Hole Cave (if visibility is OK!). Next we follow the ridge over Hart Crag & onto Fairfield itself, before descending S over Great Rigg, Rydal Fell, Heron Pike then Nab Scar. Then it's just down past Rydal Mount, turning E past Rydal Hall & following the FP to pop out on the A591 by Scandale bridge. After turning L it's only ½ a mile or so back into Ambleside.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Total Ascent: 950 metres (3115 ft.)
High Point: Fairfield - 873 metres (2863 ft.)
Time: 7-8 hours
Grade: 3 / 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: After walking through the park & Ambleside centre (food re-supply possible?) we head East, up the Struggle's road, for about ¾ of a mile. We then turn onto the FP to climb the ridge that crosses Snarker Pike & continues on to Red Screes. Following the wall NW we'll cross Scandale Pass &, after a wire fence, reach Scandale Tarn. We can possibly make a slight detour here, on the RHS, to the summit of Little Hart Crag for good views of Dovedale (N) & Scandale (S). After crossing the boggy Bakestones Moss we then climb (200m'ish) onto Dove Crag (which is part of the Fairfield Horseshoe) & accross to the NE is the Priest's Hole Cave (if visibility is OK!). Next we follow the ridge over Hart Crag & onto Fairfield itself, before descending S over Great Rigg, Rydal Fell, Heron Pike then Nab Scar. Then it's just down past Rydal Mount, turning E past Rydal Hall & following the FP to pop out on the A591 by Scandale bridge. After turning L it's only ½ a mile or so back into Ambleside.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Total Ascent: 950 metres (3115 ft.)
High Point: Fairfield - 873 metres (2863 ft.)
Time: 7-8 hours
Grade: 3 / 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Sun 27 May - The Dodds
Ascent of Great Dodd, Watson's Dodd and Stybarrow Dodd from Dockray. Then return via Sticks Pass and the Miner's track.
Meet: 10am Dockray. There is a small car pak at the Southern end of the village opposite the telephone box (NY 393216) or roadside parking on the lane to Green How/High Row
Ascent: 700m
Time: 5hrs
Grade: medium
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Meet: 10am Dockray. There is a small car pak at the Southern end of the village opposite the telephone box (NY 393216) or roadside parking on the lane to Green How/High Row
Ascent: 700m
Time: 5hrs
Grade: medium
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Monday, 21 May 2012
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Sun 20 May - Latterbarrow/Claife Heights
Start Point: Red Nab Car Park (G.R. SD 385 993 @ 10.00)
Description: Red Nab c.p. / Belle Grange / Scab Moss / Waterson Intake / Latterbarrow / Long Height / past Wise Een & Moss Eccles Tarns / Far Sawrey (Claife Crier??) / Claife Heights
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 370 metres (1214 ft.)
High Point: Latterbarrow's summit - 244 metres (800 ft.)
Time: 5 hours
Grade: 2 / 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: Red Nab c.p. / Belle Grange / Scab Moss / Waterson Intake / Latterbarrow / Long Height / past Wise Een & Moss Eccles Tarns / Far Sawrey (Claife Crier??) / Claife Heights
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 370 metres (1214 ft.)
High Point: Latterbarrow's summit - 244 metres (800 ft.)
Time: 5 hours
Grade: 2 / 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Sun 13 May - Wansfell
Start: 9.30am @ parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside (G.R. NY 371044. Ambleside / Stockghyll Force waterfalls / Wansfell Pike / Nanny Lane / Troutbeck (Mortal Man or Queen’s Head for a brew perhaps) / Robin Lane / High Skelghyll / Jenkins Crag / Ambleside again
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5k)
Terrain: quiet roads, steep ascent up Wansfell and then it depends on the weather. Mostly clear FPs.
Ascent: 482 metres
Time: about 4.5 hours (leisurely pace)
Grade: 3
Leader: Richard (07948 339413)
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5k)
Terrain: quiet roads, steep ascent up Wansfell and then it depends on the weather. Mostly clear FPs.
Ascent: 482 metres
Time: about 4.5 hours (leisurely pace)
Grade: 3
Leader: Richard (07948 339413)
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Thursday 10 May - Canter Round Kendal
Cancelled due to rain. Meet in Brewery for drinks at 7.00 instead.
Start. Carpark bottom of Gillingate, next to Albert Hall opposite Cobbler John. Car park is free after 6. START 7pm!
This is a walk around Kendal that shows the town off to its best. Among its hidden secrets we will be animal spotting in Serpentine Woods, Crossing Hallgarths only bridge, walking through Prickly Fell (prickly by name, prickly by nature), wondering over some parks, detouring to Sedburgh Road Tarn and of course no visit to Kendal is complete without the Castle.
You will be surprised what little footpaths Kendal holds and how steep some of them actually are!
Walk is approx 2 hrs and we have numerous pubs or food stops to go to after.
Leader Claire D - 07511259791
Start. Carpark bottom of Gillingate, next to Albert Hall opposite Cobbler John. Car park is free after 6. START 7pm!
This is a walk around Kendal that shows the town off to its best. Among its hidden secrets we will be animal spotting in Serpentine Woods, Crossing Hallgarths only bridge, walking through Prickly Fell (prickly by name, prickly by nature), wondering over some parks, detouring to Sedburgh Road Tarn and of course no visit to Kendal is complete without the Castle.
You will be surprised what little footpaths Kendal holds and how steep some of them actually are!
Walk is approx 2 hrs and we have numerous pubs or food stops to go to after.
Leader Claire D - 07511259791
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Sun 29 Apr - Dentdale to Ribblehead Linear Walk
We start at Ribblehead Station with a 10 minute train ride on the Settle Carlisle railway. This crosses the Ribblehead Viaduct to Dent Station. The walk is a linear walk back to our start point and commences from Dent Railway Station (the highest station in England!), crosses upper Dentdale and Blea Moor, ascends the summit of Whernside, and drops down to finish at Ribblehead Railway Station. The cost of the train ride is currently £3.10.
Start: We catch the 10.27 am train from Ribblehead Railway Station, NGR: SD 765 789. Meet on platform 2 (northbound for Carlisle ) of Ribblehead Railway Station at least 5 mins beforehand and don’t be late! The cost of the train ride is currently £3.10. There is loads of free parking in the area, although it does get busy on nice days.
Distance: 10.5 miles
Terrain: quiet country roads, boggy paths over Blea Moor, stone paths gradually climbing up and down Whernside
Ascent: 590 metres
Time: about 5.5-6 hours
Grade: 3/4
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019
Start: We catch the 10.27 am train from Ribblehead Railway Station, NGR: SD 765 789. Meet on platform 2 (northbound for Carlisle ) of Ribblehead Railway Station at least 5 mins beforehand and don’t be late! The cost of the train ride is currently £3.10. There is loads of free parking in the area, although it does get busy on nice days.
Distance: 10.5 miles
Terrain: quiet country roads, boggy paths over Blea Moor, stone paths gradually climbing up and down Whernside
Ascent: 590 metres
Time: about 5.5-6 hours
Grade: 3/4
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Friday, 20 April 2012
Fri 20 Apr - Comedy Club, Kendal Brewery Arts Centre
Meet: 19:30hrs at the Brewery for a 20:00hrs start
Tickets £12 from www.breweryarts.co.uk or the box office on 01539 725133
Contact: Babs (07843567097) or Jeremy (07899923019)
Tickets £12 from www.breweryarts.co.uk or the box office on 01539 725133
Contact: Babs (07843567097) or Jeremy (07899923019)
Monday, 16 April 2012
Sunday, 15 April 2012
Sun 15 Apr - Potter Tarn
Start Point: Wilf's cafe, Mill Yard, Staveley (Grid Ref: SD 471 984) Link to map and cafe details: http://www.wilfs-cafe.co.uk/how-to-find-us.html
Start time: walk - 10.30 am (With the option of meeting for breakfast at Wilf's at 9.30)
Description: Take the (fairly steep) path near Barley Bridge up to Littlewood farm (with great views of the nearby fells) and then on to Potter tarn. We then follow the river Kent to Staveley where we have 2 pubs, a brewery and a cafe to choose from! There are a few steep sections, but none are difficult, and this is a fairly gentle and very pleasant walk in some beautiful countryside. As always, new members are very welcome.
Distance: 5 miles
Total Ascent: 395 metres (1300 feet)
High Point: Potter tarn
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 2
Leader: Charlotte (07580722866)-text if you want to car share
Start time: walk - 10.30 am (With the option of meeting for breakfast at Wilf's at 9.30)
Description: Take the (fairly steep) path near Barley Bridge up to Littlewood farm (with great views of the nearby fells) and then on to Potter tarn. We then follow the river Kent to Staveley where we have 2 pubs, a brewery and a cafe to choose from! There are a few steep sections, but none are difficult, and this is a fairly gentle and very pleasant walk in some beautiful countryside. As always, new members are very welcome.
Distance: 5 miles
Total Ascent: 395 metres (1300 feet)
High Point: Potter tarn
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 2
Leader: Charlotte (07580722866)-text if you want to car share
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Sun 1 Apr - Bike Ride to Staveley
Note from Emma, added 27 Mar: Lay by suggested for free car parking has been closed due to all the road works, please ring Emma, 07773 202845 if you would like further suggestions.
Start: Rifleman's Pub, Greenside, Kendal, LA9 4LD
Start time: 10am
Distance: 20 miles
Lunch at Wilf's Cafe, Staveley
Steady pace, with some hills
Contact Emma for further details 07773 202845, (parking is permit only in this area, if you want free parking I would suggest the layby, just off Plumgarths roundabout, turning off the A591 onto the Winderemere road, A5284 and its on the left - distance from start point 1.5 miles).
Start: Rifleman's Pub, Greenside, Kendal, LA9 4LD
Start time: 10am
Distance: 20 miles
Lunch at Wilf's Cafe, Staveley
Steady pace, with some hills
Contact Emma for further details 07773 202845, (parking is permit only in this area, if you want free parking I would suggest the layby, just off Plumgarths roundabout, turning off the A591 onto the Winderemere road, A5284 and its on the left - distance from start point 1.5 miles).
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Sun 25 Mar - Blencathra
Start: Car park in Threlkeld, NY318256 From the centre of Threlkeld village, head along Blease Road. The car park is on the right just before the road bends to the left - see map below.
Start Time: 1030 - Don't forget that British Summer Time starts today.
Leader: Tom 07884493081
Route: We will ascend Hall's Fell ridge to the summit, then drop down to Scales Tarn for lunch. Return to the summit will be via Sharp Edge (Sharp Edge is an exposed Grade 1 scramble. This is optional - alternative route back to summit is available for anyone who doesn't want to do Sharp Edge). Once back to the summit, the return route is via Blease Fell. Please note that the ascent of Sharp Edge is entirely dependent on the weather and will be missed out in bad weather.
Distance: 6 miles
Ascent: 950 m
Grade: 3/4 depending on whether Sharp Edge is included
Start Time: 1030 - Don't forget that British Summer Time starts today.
Leader: Tom 07884493081
Route: We will ascend Hall's Fell ridge to the summit, then drop down to Scales Tarn for lunch. Return to the summit will be via Sharp Edge (Sharp Edge is an exposed Grade 1 scramble. This is optional - alternative route back to summit is available for anyone who doesn't want to do Sharp Edge). Once back to the summit, the return route is via Blease Fell. Please note that the ascent of Sharp Edge is entirely dependent on the weather and will be missed out in bad weather.
Distance: 6 miles
Ascent: 950 m
Grade: 3/4 depending on whether Sharp Edge is included
Sunday, 18 March 2012
Sun 18 Mar - Aye Gill Pike
This is a great walk starting from the little village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales. Starting from the main car park in Dent we go through the cobbled street and make the main and only real accent of the day up the slopes of the great mound of Aye Gill Pike. A steepish climb but done in our own time and pace up fields which are a little wet and boggy in places. The climb is well worth the views from the top (fingers crossed for a clear day!) of the surrounding valleys,the Howgills and the Lake district fells. We follow the ridge line back down and around to the valley bottom below then walk on the path along the river Dee and back to the cars.
Start: 10.30am Main pay and display Car Park in the centre of Dent. £4.50 for the whole day. Grid reference SD704870. OS map:OL 2 Yorkshire Dales Southern and Western Area.
Grade: 2-3
Distance: approx 7 miles (11 km)
Time: 4-5 hours
Height Gained: 1825 feet (556m)
Leader: Peter. 07884408269
Start: 10.30am Main pay and display Car Park in the centre of Dent. £4.50 for the whole day. Grid reference SD704870. OS map:OL 2 Yorkshire Dales Southern and Western Area.
Grade: 2-3
Distance: approx 7 miles (11 km)
Time: 4-5 hours
Height Gained: 1825 feet (556m)
Leader: Peter. 07884408269
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Sat 17 Mar - Pudding and Planning meeting
Pudding and planning meeting Sat March 17th, 7.30 pm
Richard and Charlotte's house (07580722866)
Meeting to plan the group's winter programme-All members (including new members) are welcome
Please bring puddings to eat and beverages to drink
Richard and Charlotte's house (07580722866)
Meeting to plan the group's winter programme-All members (including new members) are welcome
Please bring puddings to eat and beverages to drink
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Sun 11 Mar - Nine Standards Rigg
The Nine Cairns of Nine Standards Rigg are a famous icon that many of us have seen pictures of but few of us actually visited. Infact this is a relatively easy walk. It will remind some people of Cross Fell and although the hill itself does not have the steepness and landscape of the Lake District the views will delight every walker.
The walk starts by following a farm road that eventually becomes a track that leads a long but gentle ascent towards Nine Standards. The cairns can be seen in the distance as specks on the horizon within 5 minutes of us leaving the cars and grow in size and stature as we approach. The summit 662m offers views of the lake district from a different angle, the skyline dominated by Wild Boar Fell, the Howgills, Mallerstang and Great Shunner Fell to the other side. We will visit the Trigpoint approx 200m from the Standards and there is a map showing us the nearby hills.
To avoid peat areas we then must descend down a little way before following a grassy track round to Nateby Common 547m and an easy return to the cars.
Start 10am Carpark opposite viaduct. Hartley village NY784084. Drive to Kirby Stephen. On the north end near the church there is a very small road signposted Hartley. Right turn if coming from Kendal. Go over bridge. You will reach T-Junction. Turn Right, through village. Road makes a sharp left near the end of the village and goes uphill. Carpark just after this.Est 45 min drive from Kendal.
Leader Claire D - 07511259791
Monday, 5 March 2012
Sunday, 4 March 2012
Mar 4 - Silver How
We start with a reasonably steady walk up to Easedale tarn (910ft) passing the spectacular Sour Milk Gill. We then follow the ridge route on to Silver How (1730) and back to Grasmere. If visibility is good there are excellent views of the fells surrounding Grasmere. The walk is steep in places and the ground can be a little boggy at times, but there are no majorly difficult sections.
An alternative route may be taken if the weather is poor.
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 4.5 hours
Total ascent: 1730ft
Grade: 2.5 (some steep sections)
Start: 10.30 am at Grasmere school Grid ref: NY335074
(cheap parking available- however if full park in nearby public car parks)
Leader (and contact re: car share): Richard (07948339413)
An alternative route may be taken if the weather is poor.
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 4.5 hours
Total ascent: 1730ft
Grade: 2.5 (some steep sections)
Start: 10.30 am at Grasmere school Grid ref: NY335074
(cheap parking available- however if full park in nearby public car parks)
Leader (and contact re: car share): Richard (07948339413)
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Sat 3 Mar - Winter Wild camp
Wild camp at Easedale Tarn .
Suitable for beginners !
I have got 2 group 2 man tents if you need to borrow one.
Parking in Grasmere.
Meet at the phone box in Grasmere at 4.30 pm on Saturday, a direct walk to Easedale tarn should be there for 5.30pm just before night fall. (option to have pub meal and drinks then walk up in the dark, been done before & ok)
Bring a good head torch and sleeping bag, food for the evening and breakfast. You can join the group walk on Sunday morning as they are passing or just go home in the morning.
Please phone if you are interested in going, if no one goes I won't go myself.
Leader: Rob 0777 398 6512
Suitable for beginners !
I have got 2 group 2 man tents if you need to borrow one.
Parking in Grasmere.
Meet at the phone box in Grasmere at 4.30 pm on Saturday, a direct walk to Easedale tarn should be there for 5.30pm just before night fall. (option to have pub meal and drinks then walk up in the dark, been done before & ok)
Bring a good head torch and sleeping bag, food for the evening and breakfast. You can join the group walk on Sunday morning as they are passing or just go home in the morning.
Please phone if you are interested in going, if no one goes I won't go myself.
Leader: Rob 0777 398 6512
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