Sun 28 Oct - Coniston Loop

Start Point: Walna Scar Car Park, Coniston (GR: SD 289 970) @ 10.00
Description: Walna Scar / Brown Pike / Buck Pike / Dow Crag / Goats Hause / Old Man / Brim Fell / Levers Hause / Levers Water / Crowberry Haws / Big Hill (!) / Walna Scar c.p.

We first ascend the Walna Scar road (track). We then follow the ridge over Brown Pike, Buck Pike & Dow Crag (778m) before descending to Goats Hause. Next we climb back up to reach the summit of Coniston Old Man (803m). From here we head North along the ridge to Brim Fell (796m) before descending to Levers Hause. Here we drop down steeply to Levers Water and through Boulder Valley. Beside Crowberry Haws we join the 'main' Old Man path to return to the Walna Scar c.p.

Distance: 7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Total Ascent: 754 metres (2474 ft.)
High Point: summit of Old Man - 803 metres (2635 ft.)
Time: 5 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)

Photos from Levens/Sizergh

Dan's photos from yesterday's walk:

Sun 21 Oct - Levens/Sizergh

Start Point: Low Sizergh barn (farm and farm shop) Link to directions and map: http://www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk/find-us.aspx There is plenty of parking.
Start time: walk - 11.00 am
Description: Take the farm trail path through nearby woods then by the river Kent towards Levens Park. Follow the river through the park where there are deer and goats grazing. Back along the opposite side of the river to 'Force falls' where if we are lucky we may see the salmon leaping. It's then back to the farm shop for a cup of tea. It's a level path all the way with no difficult sections so it is perfect for new members or members with small children (N.B. There are a few stiles and dogs need to be on a lead in the park).
Distance: 3.5 miles
Time: 2.5 hours
Grade: 1
Leader: Charlotte (07580722866)-text if you want to car share from Kendal

Sun 14 Oct - Mardale

Steep ascent up Riggindale crag to high point of the day, the cairn on Racecourse Hill, 828m. Walk over to Mardale Ill then drop down to the shelter at the top of Nan Bield pass. Initially a steep, rocky descent down to Small Water then easing off as we head back to the cars.

Start: Mardale Head car park - GR: 469 107, (start height 252m)
Time: 9.30am
Distance: 9km (4.5 to 5 hours)
Grade: 3 - slow pace. This would be a good walk for those that want to try a harder walk but are worried about keeping up.
Contact: Emma 07773 202845

Photos from Langdale

Dan's photos from Sunday's walk:

Sun 7 Oct - Langdale

Route includes Stickle Tarn, Pavey Ark and Harrison Stickle

Start Point: Car park at the National Trust next left after the sign for stickle tavern Stickle Inn 10:00

Description: Walk along side Stickle Ghyll to the tarn and then take the path around the side of Pavey Ark to the summit. From here walk along the tops to Harrison Stickle ect. before descending back to the car park.

Distance: 5 miles (8 km)

Total Ascent: 750 metres

High Point: Harrison Stickle (736m)

Time: Approx. 4.5 – 5 hours

Grade: 3

Leader: Matt 07878352150

Sat 6 Oct - Social - Brewery

Organised by Matt
Brewery Social and the last one for me before I go to Australia for 6 months
Meet from 7'oclock onwards in VATs bar, order pizza for those having it, and Drink! Drink! Drink! Alcohol & pizza optional.

Let me know if you are coming call me on 07878352150

Matthew

Photos from Troutbeck

Dan's photos from last weekend's walk:

Sun 30 Sep - Scafell (possibly Scafell Pike also)

Scafell is a mountain that we rarely ascend. This walk offers the opportunity to tackle this interesting mountain. There are a few parts of the walk that some people may find difficult. Ascent via the grassy slopes on the west side of the mountain and descent via Foxes Tarn, and down from the Mickledore Ridge. Back to Wasdale Head. If weather permits and we are feeling energetic, there is the possibility of ascending Scafell Pike also which would add about an hour to the walk.

Start time: 10.05 am
Parking: at Wasdale Head Green (free) NY 187085
Distance: 6.25 miles - 7 miles (depending on whether we ascend Scafell Pike also)
Low wood suggested meeting time 9.05am (I will not be there)
Time: 4.5 - 6 hours (depending on whether we ascend Scafell Pike also)
Ascent: 1050m - 1200m (depending on whether we ascend Scafell Pike also)
Grade: 4

Leader: Malcolm 07826 486155

Sun 23 Sep - A Troutbeck Round

Start: 9am outside Troutbeck church (NY414028) Please car share if possible as church goers trying to park too. There is additional parking on lane to left after bridge before church.
Length: Approx 9 miles
Ascent: Approx 550m
Time: 4.5 - 5.5 hours
Grade: 2 / 3

From the church we ascend to the Garburn pass. From here we ascend over Backstone Barrow to the summit of Sour Howes. Now we walk around the head of Park Beck to the summit of Sallows. We now desend gently down the Garburn pass to meet the Limestone track which we walk along to the bottom of Troutbeck Tongue. Now we climb steeply for a short time to the summit. We descend the South end of the tongue before returning along Ing Lane to Troutbeck and a well earned drink in the Mortal Man

Leader: Howard (07891952813)

Sun 16 Sep - Wray Castle

Start Point: roadside verges by Wray Church (G.R. NY 371 007 @ 11.00)
Description: pass Randy Pike(!?) / Renny Park Coppice / Brathay Quarries / Dan Beck / Outgate Inn (LUNCH [v. good food]) / Hole House / Blelham Tarn & back
Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Total Ascent: 160 metres (525 ft.)
High Point: nr. Brathay Quarries - 100 metres (328 ft.)
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 1
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)

Sat 15 Sep - Pudding and Planning meeting

Pudding and Planning meeting at Dan's house at 19.30 to plan the group's winter programme.
There will be eating afterwards, so everyone please bring puddings and beverages

Dan's No. 01229 832 840 (mobile- 07919 831 237)

Dan has room if anyone wants to stop over. He has a double futon in a bed room, lots of floor space and a big green area out the back of his house if anyone wants to camp.

Full directions have been emailed to everyone on the group list. Anyone else wanting to come, please contact Dan.

Photos from Gragareth/Great Coum

Dan's photos from Peter's Gragareth walk.

Photos from Catbells

Phil and Dan's photos from Phil's walk from 29 July - apologies for the delay in posting.

Sun 9 Sep - Grizedale Forest Art Discovery

Grizedale Forest Art Discovery 
This is a trail to discover the artwork of Grizedale forest using a map and the sculpture guide it will interesting to see how many we can we see. 

Starting from the visitors centre at 10:30 we will head up to Carron crag at 314m we then head along the Silurian way to the south of the forest. we cross the road and head back up the west side past the Grizedale tarns, then back down to the Yam and the visitors centre. 

Theres a short and a long walk dependant on peoples ability. 
While the main walk is 10 miles - 5-6 hours long 
After Carron crag there is an option to leave the main group and go unguided for 3/4 mile following the red posts back down to the visitors centre for a total walk length of 3 miles (1.5 - 2 hours) walk

Leader: Matthew 07878352150
Car park charges
Up to 2 hours £3.20

Up to 4 hours £5.30

All day £6.90

Please phone leader to try and arrange car sharing.

Sun 2 Sep - The Corpse Road and Selside Pike from Mardale

Meet at the car park at Mardale Head at 10.00. The walk begins with a short stretch along the road before branching off along the old Corpse Road over Selside Pike. We then walk along to Branstree where (weather permitting) there are good views to the North Pennines, Howgills and Shap Fells as well as the High Street range. Return to the car park via Gatescarth Pass.
Length: 6 miles, 555 meters ascent.
Contact: Sarah - 07818 366665

Sat 1 Sep - Social - Mintfest

Meet at 7pm in the Brewery Arts Centre gardens (text if you can't find us: Charlotte 07580722866)

Mintfest is Kendal's annual festival of street theatre and art. For more info see: www.lakesalive.org

We will start off with drinks at the Brewery where there is live music and theatre (free) going on in the gardens and then walk down to Maude's meadow park to see the 'Fire Village' (£2 pay on the door). The park will be lit up with 'flaming installations and carnivalesque creatures who peform fiery rituals'.

An evening not to be missed!

Sun 26 Aug - Leader Needed

Contact Tom if you are able to lead a walk on this date.

Sun 19 Aug - Loughrigg Fell

Start Point: parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside (G.R. NY 371044 @ 10.20)
Description: We'll walk, from beside the Rothay, up, past Lily Tarn, onto the S end of Loughrigg Fell. After reaching the trig. point at the summit (335m), we'll descend (beside a wall) to the lane at the 'back' of Red Bank. After turning L, we follow the lane only for 250m'ish to a footpath on the L. We follow that around the N side of Loughrigg Tarn to a path / b-way jcn. We turn L then follow the b-way all the way back to the lane beside the Rothay.
Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Total Ascent: 425 metres (1395 ft.)
High Point: Loughrigg Fell - 335 metres (1100 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2 / 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Sun 12 Aug - Gragareth, Great Coum, Crag Hill Horseshoe

A great walk in a quiet area, on a clear day lovely views of the Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire and Cumbria.

START TIME; 10.00AM.
STARTING POINT; SD 672787. OL 2.Yorkshire Dales,Southern & Western Area. Travelling from the Kirkby Lonsdale direction on the A65, turn left after the shop/cafe in Cowan Bridge sign posted Leck. Stay on this road through Leck for about three miles out on to the open Fell, and park in the first lay by on your left after going through a gate way which maybe open, but more likely to be closed.
WALKING TIME; 6 hours.
DISTANCE; 10.5 miles.16.8 km.
HIGHEST POINT; 687 m Great Coum.
GRADE; 3/4. indistinct paths, boggy in places,
LEADER; Peter 07884408269.

Please can anyone intending coming on this walk contact me before hand so that I know if the walk is going ahead.thank you.

Friday 10 Aug - Social - Lakes Alive

Water Fools (Fous de Bassin) 9:30 in Keswick - Free

"French alchemists, Ilotopie (France) have won hearts across the world with their        beautiful shows on the streets and waterways of cities and towns.

Now they weave their ingenious magic in one of the Lake District’s loveliest locations, transforming the surface of Derwentwater into a fantastical watery-wonderland.

A man’s humdrum life is turned upside-down when his head inexplicably bursts into flames and a kaleidoscope of extraordinary things begin to happen…

Upon the Lake, underneath the stars, everyday objects transform into surreal mythical creatures, cars pull caravans, gods march into battle and a 5-metre high Queen gazes over her magical aquatic kingdom from the seat of a giant penny-farthing."

Cost of show is Free
Show time 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Location - Keswick Theatre by the Lake with the best view from neighbouring Crow Park
Contact Matthew on 07878352150 to organise car shares or to arrange to meet up.
I will be leaving Kendal at 8pm
Kendal Rugby Club is operating overflow car parking for £3
Anyone who wants to meet up in Keswick I suggest meeting up on the pavement outside the Keswick Mountain Rescue between 9:10pm and 9:15pm before we head into Crow park for the 9:30pm performance

Sun 5 Aug - Calf Top from Barbon

The route takes us to the rarely visited hills between Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh. From Barbon, we will ascend via Eskholme Pike to Castle Knott (536 m) then head along the ridge to Calf Top (609 m). We'll then continue along the ridge before returning to Barbon along the Lune valley.

Grade: 4
Distance: 13.5 miles
Start point: Hodge Bridge, just off the A683, Grid ref SD623825. Click here for a map.
Start time: 10.00
Leader: Tom 07884493081

Cairngorms WolfTrek 3&4th August

Dear Summitt Good
We have just opened entry to our epic WolfTrek event and wanted to let your club know! The WolfTrek is a spectacular team walk, run or relay from Forres on the Moray Coast to Cairngorm Mountain that takes place over the weekend of August 4th and 5th. Plunging you into Scotland’s most beautiful scenery - including remote lochs, desolate moors, ancient Caledonian forest and the stunning Cairngorms National Park - the WolfTrek is an adventure not to be missed. I wonder if you would be so kind as to circulate the following info to your members and contacts? That would be very helpful.Celebrating its 5th Anniversary this year, the WolfTrek has been named one of ‘9 Events Everyone Must Do’ by Men’s Fitness Magazine and described as ‘Epic…One of a kind’ by Men’s Health Magazine (though of course nearly half of our participants are women!). The spectacular WolfTrek route was created by the WildHearts team (you won’t find it on any map) and due to the unique conservational sensitivities of the terrain it passes through can only be held on ONE weekend a year.In teams of 3 or more you will have 24 hours to wolf down the whole 45 mile challenge or you can choose to take part in a team relay, tackling a bite-sized 15 mile section of the route. Alternatively choose to take on the Midnight March, an 18 mile trek from Forres to the ghostly shores of Lochindorb. You can find out more at http://www.click-n-print.co.uk/getlink/74TN36an/mF6WabfqdW/jYX6SWm2m4/ or via the flyer below.This year's event will be very special as it marks our 5th anniversary. We hope you can join us! Thank you so much.WildHearts

Sun 29 Jul - Catbells and High Spy

One of the most popular walks in the Lakes is the ascent of Catbells, so much so that Wainwright described it as "a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together". We will, however, leave the grandmothers and infants far behind and continue to ascend the ridgeline to Maiden Moor and High Spy, which tops out at 653 m (2142 ft).

The return journey from Dalehead tarn passes waterfalls and into the quiet Newlands valley, flanked by craggy outcrops of the hills, and remnants of the silver mining industry that used to thrive here.

Distance: 8.5 miles
Time: 5 hours
Total ascent: 640m
Grade: 3

Start: 10 am at the main car park (layby) on the road between Hawse End and Skelgill. (Grid ref NY245211). There are also parking spaces available at the earlier junction from the Portinscale road and also along the road towards Grange.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Thu 26 Jul - Staveley

Meet at Wilfs Cafe, Staveley at 7.30pm. Then walk up Reston Hill, with views over to the Langdales. App. 2 miles.. Time 1 1/2 hours.
Leader: Anna 07837282200

Photos from Brotherswater/Dove Crag

Dan's photos from a couple of weeks ago:

Photos from Natland

Ruth's photos from her walk from a few weeks ago. Apologies for the delay in posting:

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.

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)

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.

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)

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

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.

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)

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)

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!

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

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

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)

Photos from Red Screes

Dan's photos from his walk on Sunday:

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)