Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Photos from Coniston Old Man
A couple of photos from Dan (from June). Apologies for the delay in posting:
Sunday, 2 November 2014
Sun 2 Nov - High Street and Kidsty Pike
A high level walk starting from the peaceful valley of Mardale, up the gently rising slope of Riggindale crag. We pass by the cliffs that have been home to the Lakeland golden eagle, and up higher to reach the historic Roman road on High Street (summit at 828m). The top is fairly flat but steadily descends to the recognisable peak of Kidsty Pike. The path then leads down to the shores of Haweswater and back to the car park.
The route is weather dependent and an alternative route will be followed in the event of poor conditions. Please contact the walk leader if you are thinking of coming.
Distance: 7 miles
Time: 4.5 hrs
Total ascent: 700m
Grade: 3
Start: 10.00 am at RSPB car park, Haweswater. Grid ref NY469107
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
The route is weather dependent and an alternative route will be followed in the event of poor conditions. Please contact the walk leader if you are thinking of coming.
Distance: 7 miles
Time: 4.5 hrs
Total ascent: 700m
Grade: 3
Start: 10.00 am at RSPB car park, Haweswater. Grid ref NY469107
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Sunday, 26 October 2014
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Sun 19 Oct - Cancelled
Due to the adverse weather forecast for this Sunday, and the fact that
no-one has indicated that they are coming, the walk is now cancelled.
Start Point: George Starkey Hut car park (nr. Patterdale - G.R. NY 396 159) @ 10.00
Description: From Patterdale (149m!) we first head across the valley floor to Side Farm, and then take the bridleway (SE'ish) up to Boredale Hause (370m). We then bear left (N'ish), and continue up to the top of Place Fell (657m), before passing The Knight, Mortar Crag and High Dodd (501m). Then we'll drop down 300m'ish into the Boredale valley. After that it's up to just about the same height again, whilst 'taking in' Winter Crag (300m), Howstead Brow (330m), Beda Head (509m) and Beda Fell (450m). It's all (near'nuff) downhill from there, down to Boredale Hause and then back to Patterdale again.
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 841 metres (2760 ft.)
High Point: Place Fell - 657 metres (2156 ft.)
Time: 4 - 5 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
You MUST let Dan know that you are coming by the proceeding evening (Sat.), at the latest.
If no-one has contacted Dan on the Saturday evening the walk will be cancelled.
Start Point: George Starkey Hut car park (nr. Patterdale - G.R. NY 396 159) @ 10.00
Description: From Patterdale (149m!) we first head across the valley floor to Side Farm, and then take the bridleway (SE'ish) up to Boredale Hause (370m). We then bear left (N'ish), and continue up to the top of Place Fell (657m), before passing The Knight, Mortar Crag and High Dodd (501m). Then we'll drop down 300m'ish into the Boredale valley. After that it's up to just about the same height again, whilst 'taking in' Winter Crag (300m), Howstead Brow (330m), Beda Head (509m) and Beda Fell (450m). It's all (near'nuff) downhill from there, down to Boredale Hause and then back to Patterdale again.
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 841 metres (2760 ft.)
High Point: Place Fell - 657 metres (2156 ft.)
Time: 4 - 5 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
You MUST let Dan know that you are coming by the proceeding evening (Sat.), at the latest.
If no-one has contacted Dan on the Saturday evening the walk will be cancelled.
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Sunday, 5 October 2014
Sun 5 Oct - Helvellyn via Striding Edge
One of the classic walks in the Lakes, Helvellyn via Striding edge is
an unforgettable experience. Starting from Glenridding, we pass by
Lanty's Tarn and start the long climb skirting around Birkhouse Moor.
After walking past Hole-in-the-wall we soon reach the beginning of
Striding edge. In places there are significant drops on either side,
but nowhere on the ridge do you need to suffer exposure that makes you
feel uncomfortable as there are many paths at lower levels. The final
ascent of Helvellyn is steep but eventually rewarding (summit at
950m). Descent via Swirral edge and Catstye Cam to Greenside Road and
back to the car park.
This is a high level walk with significant exposure - fell-walking
experience and a head for heights is essential! The route is weather
dependent and an alternative route will be followed in the event of
poor conditions.
Distance: 7.5 miles
Time: 5 hrs
Total ascent: 830m
Grade: 4
Start: 10.00 am at Tourist Information Centre car park, Glenridding.
Grid ref NY386169
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
an unforgettable experience. Starting from Glenridding, we pass by
Lanty's Tarn and start the long climb skirting around Birkhouse Moor.
After walking past Hole-in-the-wall we soon reach the beginning of
Striding edge. In places there are significant drops on either side,
but nowhere on the ridge do you need to suffer exposure that makes you
feel uncomfortable as there are many paths at lower levels. The final
ascent of Helvellyn is steep but eventually rewarding (summit at
950m). Descent via Swirral edge and Catstye Cam to Greenside Road and
back to the car park.
This is a high level walk with significant exposure - fell-walking
experience and a head for heights is essential! The route is weather
dependent and an alternative route will be followed in the event of
poor conditions.
Distance: 7.5 miles
Time: 5 hrs
Total ascent: 830m
Grade: 4
Start: 10.00 am at Tourist Information Centre car park, Glenridding.
Grid ref NY386169
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Saturday, 27 September 2014
Sat 27 - Sun 28 Sep - Skiddaw House weekend
As the highest hostel in England, Skiddaw House holds an iconic place in the hearts of many walkers and travellers. Only accessible by foot or by mountain bike and without mains gas or electricity, it has to be visited to be experienced!
Meet at 4pm in the carpark at Latrigg (OS Grid Ref : NY280253), it will take around an hour and a half to reach the hostel. On the Sunday, there will a group walk leaving the hostel at 10am ascending Skiddaw Little Man, Skiddaw and Bakestyle and returning to the cars in the afternoon. You are welcome just come for the overnight stay and leave the group on the Sunday morning, or join the group at the hostel at 10 am and just do the Skiddaw walk if you wish.
The walk from the car park to the hostel is around 3.5 miles and is leisurely. The walk up Skiddaw and back to the cars is around 10 miles and is a moderate to strenuous grade. You will need to carry whatever you bring on the walk and there are no facilities to leave bags at the hostel. We will likely return to the cars late afternoon on the Sunday.
Cost is £18 pppn in a shared single sex dormitory at the hostel. A hot shower is available! There is a £3 discount available to YHA members. Skiddaw House offer a make your own simple breakfast and packed lunch that are £3.50 per person per meal. You may bring your own breakfast and packed lunch (if doing the Skiddaw walk) if you prefer. I’m quite willing to coordinate a shared pasta and sauce type evening meal for which the cost will be split between those eating; again if you prefer to bring your own, that is fine. The hostel has a simple shop that sells the basics.
More information can be found about Skiddaw House YHA on their website http://www.skiddawhouse.co.uk
Please let me know asap if you would like to come on this trip, particularly if you would like to join us at the hostel as it can get booked up. You will also need to pay when the booking is finalised - I am hoping to do this before the end of May.
Email Sarah on revsarahmoore@me.com if you would like to know more or to book a place.
Meet at 4pm in the carpark at Latrigg (OS Grid Ref : NY280253), it will take around an hour and a half to reach the hostel. On the Sunday, there will a group walk leaving the hostel at 10am ascending Skiddaw Little Man, Skiddaw and Bakestyle and returning to the cars in the afternoon. You are welcome just come for the overnight stay and leave the group on the Sunday morning, or join the group at the hostel at 10 am and just do the Skiddaw walk if you wish.
The walk from the car park to the hostel is around 3.5 miles and is leisurely. The walk up Skiddaw and back to the cars is around 10 miles and is a moderate to strenuous grade. You will need to carry whatever you bring on the walk and there are no facilities to leave bags at the hostel. We will likely return to the cars late afternoon on the Sunday.
Cost is £18 pppn in a shared single sex dormitory at the hostel. A hot shower is available! There is a £3 discount available to YHA members. Skiddaw House offer a make your own simple breakfast and packed lunch that are £3.50 per person per meal. You may bring your own breakfast and packed lunch (if doing the Skiddaw walk) if you prefer. I’m quite willing to coordinate a shared pasta and sauce type evening meal for which the cost will be split between those eating; again if you prefer to bring your own, that is fine. The hostel has a simple shop that sells the basics.
More information can be found about Skiddaw House YHA on their website http://www.skiddawhouse.co.uk
Please let me know asap if you would like to come on this trip, particularly if you would like to join us at the hostel as it can get booked up. You will also need to pay when the booking is finalised - I am hoping to do this before the end of May.
Email Sarah on revsarahmoore@me.com if you would like to know more or to book a place.
Sunday, 21 September 2014
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Sun 14 Sep - Coniston/Black Fell
Start Point: Coniston's main Pay & Display car park, next to the Tourist Information Centre. (G.R. - SD 303 975) @ 10.00. Free parking is available close by: take the road off the A593 that runs alongside the beer garden at the side of the Black Bull pub. Drive for a short distance and there is parking on the left.
Description: We take the road up past the Black Bull pub and turn right onto the path which runs along the foot of the Yew Dale Fells. At Yew Tree Farm we cross the A593 and walk up past the Tom Gill waterfalls to Tarn Hows. Leaving the path half way around Tarn Hows, we walk through the Iron Keld and Arnside Plantations to Black Crag which has spectacular views over Windermere and the Coniston fells. On the return we retrace our footsteps to Tarn Hows and continue to the car park. The path next to the car park takes us back to Coniston and a welcome pub/cafe stop.
Grade: 2/3
Distance: 9.5 miles.
Highest Point: 322 metres
Leader: Suzanne Tel: 07887 942038 (weekends and evenings) or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com
Description: We take the road up past the Black Bull pub and turn right onto the path which runs along the foot of the Yew Dale Fells. At Yew Tree Farm we cross the A593 and walk up past the Tom Gill waterfalls to Tarn Hows. Leaving the path half way around Tarn Hows, we walk through the Iron Keld and Arnside Plantations to Black Crag which has spectacular views over Windermere and the Coniston fells. On the return we retrace our footsteps to Tarn Hows and continue to the car park. The path next to the car park takes us back to Coniston and a welcome pub/cafe stop.
Grade: 2/3
Distance: 9.5 miles.
Highest Point: 322 metres
Leader: Suzanne Tel: 07887 942038 (weekends and evenings) or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com
Sunday, 7 September 2014
Sun 7 Sep - Crinkle Crags
You MUST let Dan know that you are coming by the proceeding evening (Sat.), at the latest.
If no-one has contacted Dan on the Saturday evening the walk will be cancelled.
Start Point: Three Shire Stone (on the top of Wrynose Pass) (G.R. - NY 277 027) @ 10.00
Description: Three Shire Stone / Red Tarn / Great Knott / Crincle Crags / Bowfell / Three Tarns / Cold Pike
This walk starts from The Three Shire Stone (which is already at 393m) and heads in a NNW direction, before passing Red Tarn and then Great Knott. While easily climbing we should look back for cracking views of Pint of Bisto, Coniston Old Man & (eventually) Windermere. We then carry on to the Crincles (where, from the '2nd one', there are great views N to Skiddaw, Blencathra & Helvellyn) and then carry on to Bowfell (for yet more watery views of Windermere, Esthwaite Water & Devoke Water!). From Bowfell we'll retrace our steps back to Three Tarns and then bear to the right of the Crincles to reach the top of Cold Pike (after a couple of miles). It's then only about a mile straight back to the Three Shire Stone or (if it's boggy) we can cut back to the path we started on, to return to the cars.
Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Total Ascent: 610 metres (2000 ft.)
High Point: Bowfell - 902 metres (2960 ft.)
Time: 5.5 - 6 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
If no-one has contacted Dan on the Saturday evening the walk will be cancelled.
Start Point: Three Shire Stone (on the top of Wrynose Pass) (G.R. - NY 277 027) @ 10.00
Description: Three Shire Stone / Red Tarn / Great Knott / Crincle Crags / Bowfell / Three Tarns / Cold Pike
This walk starts from The Three Shire Stone (which is already at 393m) and heads in a NNW direction, before passing Red Tarn and then Great Knott. While easily climbing we should look back for cracking views of Pint of Bisto, Coniston Old Man & (eventually) Windermere. We then carry on to the Crincles (where, from the '2nd one', there are great views N to Skiddaw, Blencathra & Helvellyn) and then carry on to Bowfell (for yet more watery views of Windermere, Esthwaite Water & Devoke Water!). From Bowfell we'll retrace our steps back to Three Tarns and then bear to the right of the Crincles to reach the top of Cold Pike (after a couple of miles). It's then only about a mile straight back to the Three Shire Stone or (if it's boggy) we can cut back to the path we started on, to return to the cars.
Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Total Ascent: 610 metres (2000 ft.)
High Point: Bowfell - 902 metres (2960 ft.)
Time: 5.5 - 6 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Sun 31 Aug - Crinkle Crags
Still planning on a walk Sunday. Thought I would start at 10am at Cockley Beck and head up onto Crinkle Crags. From there, route and distance will depend on who shows up and what we feel like collectively but I plan to be out all day and expect a long walk with plenty of ascent/descent.
Leader: Alastair 07584300306
Leader: Alastair 07584300306
Sunday, 24 August 2014
Sun 24 Aug - Wetherlam
Start Point: Main Tilberthwaite car park, by the bridge over Yewdale Beck (G.R. NY 306010) @ 10.00
Description: First we climb up beside Yewdale Beck & Tilberthwaite Gill, past the mine workings, along Wetherlam Edge and up to the top of Wetherlam (762m). Next we head WSW along Prison Band to Swirl How (802m), before turning N to pass Great Carrs. We'll then descend via Wet Side Edge into the Greenburn Valley, to follow Greenburn itself down into the Little Langdale Valley. After that we'll pass above Atkinson Coppice and pass Knotts, before dropping down to High Tilberthwaite Farm. From there it's only about ¼ of a mile, along the lane, back to the cars.
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 720 metres (2362 ft.)
Highest Point: Swirl How - 802m (2631ft.)
Time: 5 / 6 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: First we climb up beside Yewdale Beck & Tilberthwaite Gill, past the mine workings, along Wetherlam Edge and up to the top of Wetherlam (762m). Next we head WSW along Prison Band to Swirl How (802m), before turning N to pass Great Carrs. We'll then descend via Wet Side Edge into the Greenburn Valley, to follow Greenburn itself down into the Little Langdale Valley. After that we'll pass above Atkinson Coppice and pass Knotts, before dropping down to High Tilberthwaite Farm. From there it's only about ¼ of a mile, along the lane, back to the cars.
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 720 metres (2362 ft.)
Highest Point: Swirl How - 802m (2631ft.)
Time: 5 / 6 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sunday, 17 August 2014
Sunday, 10 August 2014
Sunday, 3 August 2014
Sunday, 27 July 2014
Sun 27 Jul - Pass Fest (Stile End / Nan Bield / Gatescarth)
Start Point: Sadgill Farm, Longsleddale (G.R. - NY 483 057) @ 10.00
Description: At the end of the Longsleddale tarmac (by Sadgill Farm [195m]) we first head S, past Sadgill Wood, then W on the Stile End Farm B.O.A.T. We turn N'ish (once the lane is reached) & pass Overend / Hallow Bank Quarter / above Kentmere Reservoir / Mardale Ill Bell (on LHS) & Harter Fell (on RHS) / top of Nan Bield Pass (630m) & Small Water Tarn. Just before reaching Haweswater Reservoir (260m), we'll bear R onto Gatescarth Pass (top 590m) & return to cars!
Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3km)
Total Ascent: 890m (2920ft.)
High Point: top of Nan Bield Pass (630m)
Time: 7 - 8 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)
Description: At the end of the Longsleddale tarmac (by Sadgill Farm [195m]) we first head S, past Sadgill Wood, then W on the Stile End Farm B.O.A.T. We turn N'ish (once the lane is reached) & pass Overend / Hallow Bank Quarter / above Kentmere Reservoir / Mardale Ill Bell (on LHS) & Harter Fell (on RHS) / top of Nan Bield Pass (630m) & Small Water Tarn. Just before reaching Haweswater Reservoir (260m), we'll bear R onto Gatescarth Pass (top 590m) & return to cars!
Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3km)
Total Ascent: 890m (2920ft.)
High Point: top of Nan Bield Pass (630m)
Time: 7 - 8 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)
Sunday, 20 July 2014
Sun 20 Jul - Harter Fell (Eskdale)
Unfortunately, due to lack of interest in this walk, it is with regret
that it has had to be cancelled. Apologies to anyone who was thinking
of coming along.
that it has had to be cancelled. Apologies to anyone who was thinking
of coming along.
Sunday, 13 July 2014
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Wed 9 Jul - Raven's Barrow
A short walk in the quiet and secluded Cartmel Fell area, through
fields and along country lanes to the viewpoint at Raven's Barrow. One
of Wainwright's outlying fells, he described it as "a lovely belvedere
for viewing a lovely valley". Conveniently, we return to the Hare and
Hounds for refreshments afterwards.
Distance: 3 miles
Total ascent: 150m
Time: 1.5 hrs
Grade: 1
Start: 7 pm at Bowland Bridge. Limited parking on the roadside by the
Hare and Hounds pub, Bowland Bridge, LA11 6NN (Grid ref: SD418896).
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
fields and along country lanes to the viewpoint at Raven's Barrow. One
of Wainwright's outlying fells, he described it as "a lovely belvedere
for viewing a lovely valley". Conveniently, we return to the Hare and
Hounds for refreshments afterwards.
Distance: 3 miles
Total ascent: 150m
Time: 1.5 hrs
Grade: 1
Start: 7 pm at Bowland Bridge. Limited parking on the roadside by the
Hare and Hounds pub, Bowland Bridge, LA11 6NN (Grid ref: SD418896).
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Sunday, 6 July 2014
Sun 6 Jul - Elterwater and Cathedral Quarry
Start Point: Elterwater Bridge National Trust Car Park (grid ref - NY 328 048) @ 10.30
In additional to the National Trust Car park ,various free parking available including a free car park
Description: Skelwith Bridge/ Park House/Park Farm/Colwith Force Waterfalls/High Park/Stang End/Cathedral Quarry/Slater Bridge/Wilson Place/return to Elterwater
Distance: 7 miles
Time: 3-4 hours
Grade: 1-2
Leader: Suzanne
Tel: 07887 942038 evenings and weekends only or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com
Please could you let Suzanne know by 9.00 on the day if you are going. If nobody contacts Suzanne the walk will be cancelled.
In additional to the National Trust Car park ,various free parking available including a free car park
Description: Skelwith Bridge/ Park House/Park Farm/Colwith Force Waterfalls/High Park/Stang End/Cathedral Quarry/Slater Bridge/Wilson Place/return to Elterwater
Distance: 7 miles
Time: 3-4 hours
Grade: 1-2
Leader: Suzanne
Tel: 07887 942038 evenings and weekends only or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com
Please could you let Suzanne know by 9.00 on the day if you are going. If nobody contacts Suzanne the walk will be cancelled.
Sunday, 29 June 2014
Sun 29 Jun - Malham Cove/Gordale Scar
Date: Sunday June 29th
Meet: 10.30am+
Start: 11:00am
Where: Malham Car Park, SD900627
(run by Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; cost £4.20 - or if you can find free parking around the village meet us in the car park)
Grade: 3-4 (some scrambling involved)
Distance: ~7-8 miles
Time: ~3-4 hours
Description: From the car park we will take the signed path to Janet’s Foss waterfall, then across the road & up Gordale Beck to Gordale Scar. We ascend this via a short scramble which should be straightforward enough even for those with little experience (it is described as having “bulky ledges for your feet” and with “handholds [that] are basin-shaped” but a head for heights is useful). If the weather or volume of water coming over the falls precludes the scramble we return to the road to pick up an alternative path. Assuming we carry on as planned, we will then walk to Malham Tarn before turning back & arrive at the top of Malham Cove itself, via Ing Scar. Once we have descended, we can stop to look out for the Peregrine Falcons (& any climbers attempting the routes); there is also the option to explore the cove via the climbers’ traverse which leads all around the cove at a height of some metres – this will not be part of the walk proper so anyone wishing to do this can leave the group at that point (unless of course everyone wants to do it) – and is probably best avoided if wet.
As this is quite a short walk, and a good drive to get there, we may explore a bit more & deviate from the planned route if the opportunity arises. This will depend on how the group feels on the day & the weather etc. It should also give us ample time to explore Malham village itself, but please bring a packed lunch to eat, and the normal waterproofs etc.
Please let me know before Saturday if you are intending to come, as I am out all day Saturday and may not have any mobile reception.
Al 07584 300306
Meet: 10.30am+
Start: 11:00am
Where: Malham Car Park, SD900627
(run by Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; cost £4.20 - or if you can find free parking around the village meet us in the car park)
Grade: 3-4 (some scrambling involved)
Distance: ~7-8 miles
Time: ~3-4 hours
Description: From the car park we will take the signed path to Janet’s Foss waterfall, then across the road & up Gordale Beck to Gordale Scar. We ascend this via a short scramble which should be straightforward enough even for those with little experience (it is described as having “bulky ledges for your feet” and with “handholds [that] are basin-shaped” but a head for heights is useful). If the weather or volume of water coming over the falls precludes the scramble we return to the road to pick up an alternative path. Assuming we carry on as planned, we will then walk to Malham Tarn before turning back & arrive at the top of Malham Cove itself, via Ing Scar. Once we have descended, we can stop to look out for the Peregrine Falcons (& any climbers attempting the routes); there is also the option to explore the cove via the climbers’ traverse which leads all around the cove at a height of some metres – this will not be part of the walk proper so anyone wishing to do this can leave the group at that point (unless of course everyone wants to do it) – and is probably best avoided if wet.
As this is quite a short walk, and a good drive to get there, we may explore a bit more & deviate from the planned route if the opportunity arises. This will depend on how the group feels on the day & the weather etc. It should also give us ample time to explore Malham village itself, but please bring a packed lunch to eat, and the normal waterproofs etc.
Please let me know before Saturday if you are intending to come, as I am out all day Saturday and may not have any mobile reception.
Al 07584 300306
Sunday, 22 June 2014
Sunday, 15 June 2014
Sun 15 Jun - Howgills
A great walk in the Howgills near Sedbergh in the Yorkshire Dales.
Due to the Limited parking at the start point below Winder, I suggest we all meet at 594-931. Its a lay by just off Junction 37 of the M6, turn toward Kendal and its the first on the right. then we can get in to as few cars as possible, and drive to the starting point.
We climb up Winder,Arant Haw,The Calf then back around to the starting point in a loop. good paths on the whole, some steep inclines but nothing really to difficult.
Starting time; 9.30 am in the lay by, to start the walk at 10.00 am
Highest point; The Calf 676 metres,
Time; 4.5- 5 hours
Distance: aprox 8 miles.
Peter; 07884408269
Due to the Limited parking at the start point below Winder, I suggest we all meet at 594-931. Its a lay by just off Junction 37 of the M6, turn toward Kendal and its the first on the right. then we can get in to as few cars as possible, and drive to the starting point.
We climb up Winder,Arant Haw,The Calf then back around to the starting point in a loop. good paths on the whole, some steep inclines but nothing really to difficult.
Starting time; 9.30 am in the lay by, to start the walk at 10.00 am
Highest point; The Calf 676 metres,
Time; 4.5- 5 hours
Distance: aprox 8 miles.
Peter; 07884408269
Sunday, 8 June 2014
Sun 8 Jun - Langdale Horseshoe
Start Point: O.D.G. (Old Dungeon Ghyll) Car Park, Langdale (G.R. - NY 286 061) @ 10.00
Description: Stool End Farm / The Band / 3 Tarns / Bow Fell / Esk Pike / Esk Hause / Angle Tarn / Lining Crag / Stake Pass / Langdale Combe / Mickleden
Distance: 10 miles (16.1 km)
Total Ascent: 912 m (2992 ft.)
High Point: Bow Fell summit - 902 metres (2960 ft.)
Time: 7 - 7.5 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
> You MUST let Dan know you are coming by 08:00 on Sunday, at the latest.
If no-one has contacted Dan by 08:00 Sunday the walk will be cancelled.
Description: Stool End Farm / The Band / 3 Tarns / Bow Fell / Esk Pike / Esk Hause / Angle Tarn / Lining Crag / Stake Pass / Langdale Combe / Mickleden
Distance: 10 miles (16.1 km)
Total Ascent: 912 m (2992 ft.)
High Point: Bow Fell summit - 902 metres (2960 ft.)
Time: 7 - 7.5 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
> You MUST let Dan know you are coming by 08:00 on Sunday, at the latest.
If no-one has contacted Dan by 08:00 Sunday the walk will be cancelled.
Sunday, 1 June 2014
Sun 1 Jun - Coniston Old Man
A high level walk on easy paths with dramatic views of the Coniston
Massif and beyond. A long climb through old copper mines to Low water
then becomes steeper towards the summit of Coniston Old Man. This is
followed by a gentler ridge walk to Brim Fell and on to Swirl How.
From here there is a steep descent to Wetherlam down the Prison Band,
and then an easier path down Lad Stones ridge to the end.
As this is a high level route, it is subject to change if the weather
is bad, in which case an alternative low level walk will take place.
Distance: 7.8 miles
Total ascent: 700m
Time: 5.5 hrs
Grade: 3
Start: 10 am. Parking by the side of the road rising to Coppermines
valley track (SD 300979). From the main road in Coniston, take the
turning with the Black Bull Inn on the corner, and continue straight
on past a junction on the left, to tree-lined walls where there is
space to park on the roadside.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Massif and beyond. A long climb through old copper mines to Low water
then becomes steeper towards the summit of Coniston Old Man. This is
followed by a gentler ridge walk to Brim Fell and on to Swirl How.
From here there is a steep descent to Wetherlam down the Prison Band,
and then an easier path down Lad Stones ridge to the end.
As this is a high level route, it is subject to change if the weather
is bad, in which case an alternative low level walk will take place.
Distance: 7.8 miles
Total ascent: 700m
Time: 5.5 hrs
Grade: 3
Start: 10 am. Parking by the side of the road rising to Coppermines
valley track (SD 300979). From the main road in Coniston, take the
turning with the Black Bull Inn on the corner, and continue straight
on past a junction on the left, to tree-lined walls where there is
space to park on the roadside.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Sunday, 25 May 2014
Sunday, 18 May 2014
Sun 18 May - Great Langdale & Lingmoor Fell Afternoon Walk
This afternoon walk starts in Elterwater village and follows the valley floor of Great Langdale, returning over Side Pike and Lingmoor Fell. On Side Pike we will negotiate The Squeeze, a narrow gap between the fellside and a large rock, and it is quite a steep ascent to reach the top Lingmoor Fell - we may need our hands to steady us up the rock (nothing technical though).
Start: Car park on the north edge of Elterwater village Grid Reference: NY 329 051 (ie not the car park in the centre of the village)
Start time: 13:00/1pm. Note the late start time
Length of walk: 8 miles
Time: 4.5 – 5 hours
Total ascent: 400 metres
Grade: just about 3
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019. Let me know if you’re coming, otherwise if I don’t hear from anyone I won’t be there.
Start: Car park on the north edge of Elterwater village Grid Reference: NY 329 051 (ie not the car park in the centre of the village)
Start time: 13:00/1pm. Note the late start time
Length of walk: 8 miles
Time: 4.5 – 5 hours
Total ascent: 400 metres
Grade: just about 3
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019. Let me know if you’re coming, otherwise if I don’t hear from anyone I won’t be there.
Saturday, 10 May 2014
Sat/Sun 10/11 May - Snowdonia Weekend
Organised by James and Fiona
Barbara and Jeremy are thinking of leading a walk (weather permitting) over Tryfan and Bristle ridge onto the Glyders. This is a very rocky scramble/ hill walk, an amazing experience, but not for the faint hearted. I will most likely be walking up to tryfan via the lake (llyn Bochlwyd). Snowdonia, if you have never been before is totally different to the lakes, its mountains are much rockier and wilder, though no bigger. There are lots of non-scrambling walks for those who prefer just using two legs.
Could all interested summit gooders get in touch asap in order to arrange car shares.
Contact fiona 07855290353 or james 07811847381
James and Fiona will not be leading walks on behalf of the Summitt Good Group.
Barbara and Jeremy are thinking of leading a walk (weather permitting) over Tryfan and Bristle ridge onto the Glyders. This is a very rocky scramble/ hill walk, an amazing experience, but not for the faint hearted. I will most likely be walking up to tryfan via the lake (llyn Bochlwyd). Snowdonia, if you have never been before is totally different to the lakes, its mountains are much rockier and wilder, though no bigger. There are lots of non-scrambling walks for those who prefer just using two legs.
Could all interested summit gooders get in touch asap in order to arrange car shares.
Contact fiona 07855290353 or james 07811847381
James and Fiona will not be leading walks on behalf of the Summitt Good Group.
Sunday, 4 May 2014
Sun 4 May - Troutbeck / Kentmere / Garburn Stroll
Start Point: South end of Dubbs Road (G.R. NY 423 006) @ 10.00
Description: ½ mi. on lane (tarmac) / Borrans Lane (track) / High Borrans / Mickle Moss / Whiteside End / above Hall Wood / Kentmere Hall / Crabtree Brow / Garburn Pass / Garburn Road / Dubbs Road
Distance: 9 mi (14.5 km)
Total Ascent: 400m (1312ft.)
High Point: top of Garburn Pass - 447m (1467ft.)
Time: 6.5 - 7 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 or 07919 831 237)
Description: ½ mi. on lane (tarmac) / Borrans Lane (track) / High Borrans / Mickle Moss / Whiteside End / above Hall Wood / Kentmere Hall / Crabtree Brow / Garburn Pass / Garburn Road / Dubbs Road
Distance: 9 mi (14.5 km)
Total Ascent: 400m (1312ft.)
High Point: top of Garburn Pass - 447m (1467ft.)
Time: 6.5 - 7 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 or 07919 831 237)
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Sun 27 April - Trough of Bowland - cancelled
Cancelled due to illness. To be rescheduled later in the year.
Saturday, 26 April 2014
Sat 26 April - Social at Rossini's in Ulverston
A table has been booked for 8pm at Rossini's restaurant in Ulverston.
If you would like to come and enjoy an evening of good food and
friendly company in a relaxed environment, please let Phil know by
text or email (07958 698905 or phil.brookes11@gmail.com) by 12th April
if possible.
Menu can be found at www.ristoranterossini.co.uk/menu.html
If you would like to come and enjoy an evening of good food and
friendly company in a relaxed environment, please let Phil know by
text or email (07958 698905 or phil.brookes11@gmail.com) by 12th April
if possible.
Menu can be found at www.ristoranterossini.co.uk/menu.html
Sunday, 20 April 2014
Sun 20 April - Gummers How and Ravensbarrow
Start Point: Car park close to Gummers How, in Astley Plantation (grid ref 389875 ) @ 11.00
Description: From the car par go through the gate, cross the road and climb to the summit of Gummers How. Head towards the Birchfell Plantation. Walk through the plantation to Whinney Knott and on to Lightwood. At Lightwood turn right onto a bridal way which leads past Raven’s Barrow, Heights Cottage, Sow How Tarn onto Sow How Lane. From Sow How Lane enter the Astley Plantation back towards the car park.
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 2-3 hours
Grade: 1-2
Total Ascent: 290 metres
Leader: Suzanne
Tel: 07887 942038 evenings and weekends only or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com
Please could you let Suzanne know by 9.00 on the day if you are going. If nobody contacts Suzanne the walk will be cancelled.
Description: From the car par go through the gate, cross the road and climb to the summit of Gummers How. Head towards the Birchfell Plantation. Walk through the plantation to Whinney Knott and on to Lightwood. At Lightwood turn right onto a bridal way which leads past Raven’s Barrow, Heights Cottage, Sow How Tarn onto Sow How Lane. From Sow How Lane enter the Astley Plantation back towards the car park.
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 2-3 hours
Grade: 1-2
Total Ascent: 290 metres
Leader: Suzanne
Tel: 07887 942038 evenings and weekends only or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com
Please could you let Suzanne know by 9.00 on the day if you are going. If nobody contacts Suzanne the walk will be cancelled.
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Sunday, 13 April 2014
Sun 13 April - Silver How, Loughrigg and Bluebells
A yomp across two of Lakeland's smaller fells, overlooking the
picturesque Grasmere, culminating in a stroll through the bluebell
woods of White Moss Common.
The walk starts from Grasmere village, ascending Silver How via Allan
Bank, then continuing down to Red Bank. The ascent of Loughrigg is
slightly steep, but does not take too long, and the view from the top
is usually worth it. A gradual descent to Brow Head Farm, followed by
a walk alongside the River Rothay takes us to Rydal Water. Crossing
the bridge into Penny Rock Woods and then over the road to White Moss
common. Then it is only a short walk back to the start in Grasmere.
Distance: 8 miles
Total ascent: 600m
Time: 5 hrs
Grade: 2
Start: 10 am at Grasmere Primary School Car Park (honesty box
donation), Stock Lane, LA22 9SJ (Grid ref. NY339073)
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
picturesque Grasmere, culminating in a stroll through the bluebell
woods of White Moss Common.
The walk starts from Grasmere village, ascending Silver How via Allan
Bank, then continuing down to Red Bank. The ascent of Loughrigg is
slightly steep, but does not take too long, and the view from the top
is usually worth it. A gradual descent to Brow Head Farm, followed by
a walk alongside the River Rothay takes us to Rydal Water. Crossing
the bridge into Penny Rock Woods and then over the road to White Moss
common. Then it is only a short walk back to the start in Grasmere.
Distance: 8 miles
Total ascent: 600m
Time: 5 hrs
Grade: 2
Start: 10 am at Grasmere Primary School Car Park (honesty box
donation), Stock Lane, LA22 9SJ (Grid ref. NY339073)
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Sun 6 Apr - Mint and Three Tarns
Meet and park in the lay-by at Otter Bank on the A6 (north of Kendal SD 532 972) at 1030am.
This is a walk in a lesser visited part of our area that includes a quiet river, meandering lanes and panoramic views. We begin by walking south from the lay-by past Skelmergh Tarn, pick up a portion of the Dales Way, pass Black Moss Tarn, cross the River Mint, past Selside Church and Watchgate Water Treatment Works and back to the cars.
Distance 8.5 miles, 275m/900ft ascent, grade - moderate
Please text Sarah 07818 366665 before 9am on the day of the walk to indicate you plan to attend.
This is a walk in a lesser visited part of our area that includes a quiet river, meandering lanes and panoramic views. We begin by walking south from the lay-by past Skelmergh Tarn, pick up a portion of the Dales Way, pass Black Moss Tarn, cross the River Mint, past Selside Church and Watchgate Water Treatment Works and back to the cars.
Distance 8.5 miles, 275m/900ft ascent, grade - moderate
Please text Sarah 07818 366665 before 9am on the day of the walk to indicate you plan to attend.
Saturday, 5 April 2014
Sat 5 April - Pudding and planning meeting
Sat
5th Apr '14 -
P. & P. P.
Pudding
and Planning meeting at Dan's house @ 19.30 (113
South Row, Barrow, LA13 0HJ)
Dan's
#
01229
832 840 or 07919 831 237
Meeting
to plan the group's summer programme.
There
will be puddings afterwards, so everyone bring puddings and
beverages!
If you are unable to attend, but would like to lead a walk, please email Suzanne at suzanne.gates71@googlemail.com with date and location of any walks you want to lead.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to lead a walk, please email Suzanne at suzanne.gates71@googlemail.com with date and location of any walks you want to lead.
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