24 May - Arnside Knott

Start Point: The Albion Pub (LA5 OHA) If you go past the Albion there is roadside parking at the end of the promenade (SD454786). Parking opposite the shops and cafes is not suitable as there is a time limit of 1 hour.
Start time: 10.30

Description: We start the walk with a stretch on a footpath directly alongside the beach with Grubbins Wood on the left until New Bairns. Turning left at  New Barns we walk inland with Frith Wood to our right.  After walking through a caravan park, we reach the coast again, taking a coastal path up to Far Arnisde.  We head up to Hollins Farm, through Heathwaite, up to Arnside Knott and  back to Arnside via Red Hills. 

Grade: Leisurely

Distance: 5 miles./ 9.14 km

Height gain: 257 meters

Time: 3-4.hours
Highest Point: 156 metres
Leader: Suzanne Tel: 07887 942038 (weekends and evenings) or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com

Please let me know if you would like to car share.

If you would like to go on the walk please contact Suzanne before 9.00 on Sunday morning. If nobody has contacted the leader the walk will be cancelled.

This walk will be cancelled if it is very wet and windy as the coast paths could be unsafe.

15-17 May - Wales Weekend

There are still spaces available for the Snowdonia weekend organised by Alastair. 

The Karabiner mountain hut has been booked which has 23 beds and we will have sole occupancy. There are currently 8 booked. See weblink below:

http://www.karabiner.org/hut/

The cost is £9 per person per night.

The plan for the weekend is for two good mountain days, likely with some scrambling involved, if the weather allows. Anyone who does not fancy a big day out is of course welcome but would need to be happy to make their own arrangements for walking in the day.

If you are interested please could you contact Alaistair 07584300306

Sun 10 May - Loughrigg, Silver How and Bluebells

A hike across two of Lakeland's smaller fells, overlooking the picturesque Grasmere, including a stroll through the bluebell woods of White Moss Common.

Starting from Pelter Bridge, the walk follows the track alongside the River Rothay to Brow Head farm before climbing the lesser travelled south-eastern approach to Loughrigg fell. A gradual ascent eventually brings us to the summit, which although at only 335 m, provides some of the best views in the area. Descending to High Close leads us to the start of the climb to Silver How, whose summit rises to 395 m. The walk continues down Allan Bank to Grasmere village before reaching White Moss woods, which are usually carpeted with bluebells in Spring. Crossing the road to Penny Rock woods and the shores of Grasmere is followed by a visit to Rydal caves and eventually back to our starting point.

Pelter Bridge charges £4.50 for 8 hours parking, but there may be spaces to park for free outside St Marys church/Rydal Mount which is 5 minutes walk away.

Distance: 8 miles
Total ascent: 600m
Time: 5 hrs
Grade: Moderate
Start: 10 am at Pelter bridge car park, Under Loughrigg, Ambleside, nearest postcode LA22 9LW (Grid ref. NY365059)

Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Friday 8 May : Planning Meeting for June onwards

The next planning meeting will be at the Hare and Hound in Levens at 18.30 followed by a meal if you would like to stay for this. We will be planning walks and socials from June onwards. If you have not led a walk before but would like to give it a try please feel free to come along. We can give you advice and guidance. To lead a walk you must be a member of the Ramblers Association. Walk leading may seem daunting a first but it is great fun. It would be great to have a few more leaders as it will give us the chance to offer a more varied programme.

Please could you let Suzanne know in advance if you plan to go along so we have an idea of number. Email: summittgoodrambling@gmail.com

You can find directions to the Hare and Hound on their website:

http://www.hareandhoundslevens.co.uk

Sun 3 May - Scout Scar and Brigsteer

Start Point: Start at the Parish Church of St John, Helsington at 10.30 hours. The post code is LA8 8AS. The Grid Reference is SD4887688932. There is free parking opposite the church or on Brigsteer Road.

Description: Starting from the 18th century hillside church of St John, Helsington, we will walk East onto Scout Scar, which is a limestone ridge between the Lyth & Kent valleys, with lovely views on a clear day. We will then head down to Brigsteer Woods, which are carpeted with bluebells at this time of year, looping round past medieval Sizergh castle, before heading back to Helsington.

Grade: Moderate (the walking is easy with good paths & I have only graded it Moderate due to the distance)
Distance: 8.5 miles/13km
Time: 4.5 hours
Highest Point: 235 metres
Leader: Clair Tel: 07715 932702 (weekends and evenings) or email: summitgoodrambling@gmail.com

Sun 26 Apr - Grasmere and Rydal Circuit

Start Point: Grasmere School. Grid ref NY335 074 at 10.30.  Parking is £5 for 4 hours.  I was unable to find any free parking.  This used to be an honesty box but has now changed to pay and display meter operated by the Lake District National Park Authority.

Description: Starting from Grasmere village we head towards Dove Cottage along the coffin route to Rydal Mount.  From there we cross the A591 and walk around the shores of Rydal and Grasmere back to the village for a well deserved drink.  The garden centre has a nice café.

Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 5 miles./ 9.14 km

Height gain: 291 meters

Time: 3.hours
Highest Point: 165 metres
Leader: Suzanne Tel: 07887 942038 (weekends and evenings) or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com

Please let me know if you would like to car share.

Sun 19 Apr - Greenodd/Haverthwaite/Bigland "Ridge"

Start Point: Outside Fish & Chip shop – just a few meters onto the A5092 (Coniston Road) from the new roundabout (beside Greenodd Estuary) on the A590 (G.R. SD 314 827) @ 09.00
(there's roadside parking in Greenodd village)
Description: Greenodd / Dismantled Railway (to Haverthwaite) / Bigland Hall & Tarn / Grassgarth / Speel Bank / Rye Croft Wood / Great Allotment / Back Reddings Tarn / Brow Edge / Low Wood (another!) / pass Fish House / Greenodd
Distance: 12.5 miles (20.1 km) or 11.75 miles (18.9 km) or 10 miles (16.1 km) !!
Total Ascent: 310 metres (1017 ft.)
High Point: Bigland Heights - 175 metres (575 ft.)
Time: 7 - 7.5 hours
Grade: Strenuous
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)
You MUST let Dan know you are coming by the preceding evening (Saturday), at the latest! If no-one has contacted Dan on Saturday, the walk will be cancelled.

Sun 12 Apr - Gillercomb,Green Gable, Great Gable,Scafell Pike, Glaramara

 Start - Seathwaite, Borrowdale, at 10am. NY236122.
Grade - strenuous
Distance ~10 miles but subject to change on the day
Time - 6-7 hours
Initial plan:
Head up Sourmilk Gill to Gillercomb and then on to Green Gable & Great Gable (option of doubling back to 'bag' Base Brown if anyone is interested/keen in that), then dropping down to Sty Head.
Then the options before us are
- pushing on to Scafell Pike;
- dropping straight back down the gill towards Stockley Bridge;
- going on & dropping down Grains Gill;
- heading back down over Glaramara.

The exact route will depend on the weather on the day and on who/how many of us there are, and what we collectively want to do.
If the weather is bad, we may not make the ascent of the gables.
I also want to look at a couple of grade 1 scrambles up Sourmilk Gill and on Seathwaite slabs, but these will be optional.

Leader: Alastair Tel. 07584300306 
Please could you contact the leader by Saturday evening if you plan to go on the walk.

Sun 5 April - Sheffield Pike (Ullswater)

Start : There are various places to park for free along the lakeside but the meeting place will be the car park at Glencoyne Bridge which I think is pay and display, I will endeavour to park elsewhere but the car park is a good point to meet.
Start Time : 10am Grid Reference : NY 387 188
Description : This is an easier route with a variety of scenery and terrain. On a clear day there are good views across the fells and down the lake.
Route: Glencoyne - Seldom seen (row of houses) - Sheffield Pike - Gleridding valley - Glenridding - Glencoyne
Distance : Roughly 5 Miles
Highest Point : 675 metres
Grade : Moderate (the ascent from Glencoyne to Sheffield Pike is the only relatively strenuous part)
Time : 4 to 5 Hours
NOTE: You must let me know by 6pm ON SATURDAY if you would like to come, I will cancel the walk if there are less than 3 people interested.
Leader: Malcolm Tel: 07918652802 Email: oakwood@tesco.net

Sun 29 Mar - Yarlside and The Calf

A walk over hills and down dales in the Howgill fells, where the easternmost part of Cumbria borders the Yorkshire Dales. Starting from the historic Temperance Inn at Cross Keys, a steady ascent on grassy paths gradually steepens towards the top of Yarlside (639 m). The descent into Bowderdale leads to a stream crossing, before another climb to the summit of The Calf (at 676 m, this is the highest point in the Howgills). On a clear day, views of the Lake district fells and the three Yorkshire peaks can be seen from here. Descent via Bram rigg top and Calders leads back to the start point.

Distance: 7 miles
Time: 5 hours
Total ascent: 800m
Grade: Strenuous
Start: 10 am at the layby next to The Cross Keys Inn, Postcode LA10 5NE, on the A683 between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen (Grid ref SD698969).
Just a reminder, the clocks move forward on Saturday night.

Please contact the walk leader if you are able to offer a car share or would like to know if there is a car share available. If you would like to go on the walk please contact the leader in advance.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

This walk is now cancelled due to poor weather conditions

Sun 22 Mar - Levers Water from Coniston

Start Point: Blackbull Inn in Coniston (G.R. - SD 302 976) @ 11.00

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:
Starting from the Black Bull Inn we follow the road alongside the pub until we reach a track which runs alongside Church Beck up to Miners Bridge. We then head towards the Youth Hostel and up to Levers Water. Levers Water is a naturally occuring tarn, but was enlarged by a dam in 1717 to provide water and power to the coppermines below. It now supplies water to Coniston and the surrounding villages. After leaving Levers Water we descend back to Coniston via the Pudding Stone.

Grade: Moderate
Distance: 4 miles.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Highest Point: 438 metres
Leader: Suzanne

Please could you let Suzanne know by 9.00 on the day. If nobody contacts Suzanne the walk will be cancelled.

Tel: 07887 942038 (weekends and evenings) or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com

Fri 20 March - Social in Kendal

Jan has offered to organise a meal at the Brewery in Kendal at 7.30 followed by seeing the Mustard Cutters at 10.30 at Bootleggers. You are welcome to just go for the meal or just to Bootleggers or both. Please could you text Jan in advance on 07941 101962. We may need to book a table depending on numbers.

Sun 15 Mar - Dollywagon Pike and Helvellyn from Dunmail Raise (2nd Attempt)

Start : Roadside parking at the top of Dunmail Raise
Start Time : 10am Grid Reference : NY 330 110
Description : I planned this route for December last year but we were effectively rained off. This is an easier route up Dollywagon Pike and Helvellyn with the promise of great views on a clear day. (Starting at the summit of Dumail Raise reduces the ascent by about 230m.)
Route: Dunmail Raise - Grisedale Tarn - Dollywagon Pike - Nethermost Pike - Helvellyn - Birkside - Comb Crags - Wythburn - Dunmail Raise
Distance : Roughly 6.5 Miles
Highest Point : 949 metres
Grade : Strenuous - I have given it this grading as it is a mountain walk although it is one of the easier ways up Helvellyn.
Time : 5 to 5.5 Hours
Leader: Malcolm Tel: 07918652802 Email: oakwood@tesco.net

Sun 8 Mar - Scorton, Nicky Nook & Grizedale

A walk on the Western edge of the Trough of Bowland, East of Garstang, across farmland & through woods, with good views from our local hill, Nicky Nook, returning via Grizedale & Scorton village.
Grade: Moderate (at the Easy end of moderate!)
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Height gain: 1082 ft (330m)
Starting point: Meet at 11.00 hours at the Picnic site just north of Scorton village, near Cleveley Bridge.
Grid reference: SD504504.
Leader: Clair
Please could you text Clair  if you are planning to join the walk on 07855 961619
The walk should take us about 4 hours at a fairly leisurely pace. There is a pub & a tea shop in Scorton village about a mile from the end of the walk if we decide we are in need of cake or beer.

Sun 1 Mar - Hartsop, over High St to Haweswater & back

Grade - strenuous
Distance - ~11 miles
Meet 9.45am, walk to start at 10am. Should take about 6 hours, possibly longer depending on group size, conditions, etc.

Starting at the little car park at the end of the village of Hartsop (grid ref - NY 409 130), we will go up to Hayeswater, ascend the Knott to High Street, descend Kidsty Pike to the shores of Haweswater, and looping back up the ridge of Riggindale, back onto High Street, on to Thornthwaite Crag, and down alongside pasture beck, back to Hartsop. Refreshments afterwards at the Brotherswater Inn.

Please text me on 07584300306 if you are coming, or via facebook using IM/msg on the walk details post

NB - I may well change the route on the day if conditions dictate.
Leader - Alastair

Sat 21 Feb - Upper Gilpin and Winster Valleys

21st February (Saturday), 11 am.
Upper Gilpin and Winster Valleys: A walk through dales and hills
6 miles, 1,200 ft ascent, three to four hours, grade: moderate
This walk over grassy paths, stony tracks and quiet lanes explores hills and dales around the upper reaches of the Gilpin and Winster rivers. The scenery is varied and includes over Windermere to the fells beyond. Park in the rough lay by just above the white cottages in a sharp bend on the B5284 Crook Road, quarter of mile east of the Wild Boar Inn (SD 437 951).
Please text Sarah (07818 366665) before 9pm on Friday 20th February if you plan to come along.

Sun 15 Feb - Loughrigg Fell and Tarn

Start Point: Roadside parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside
(G.R. NY 371 044 @ 10.00)
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: Moderate (?)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 or 07919 831 237)
You MUST let Dan know you are coming by the preceding evening (Saturday), at the latest! If no-one has contacted Dan on Saturday, the walk will be cancelled.

Sun 8 Feb - Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks

Start : Roadside parking at the bottom of Honister Pass on the Buttermere side (free)
Start Time : 10am Grid Reference : NY 204 148
Description : This is a middle distance walk for a winters day with varied terrain and good views on a clear day.
Route: Bottom of Honister - Fleetwith Pike - Haystacks - Buttermere Fell - Gatesgarth - Bottom of Honister
Distance : Roughly 5.5 to 6 Miles
Highest Point : 648 metres
Grade : Strenuous - I have given it this grading as it is a mountain walk although it isn't particularly over strenuous
Time : 4.5 to 5 Hours
I reserve the right to modify the route in bad weather, good winter clothing, footwear and headlamps/torches needed.
Leader: Malcolm Tel: 07918652802 Email: oakwood@tesco.net

Sun 1 Feb - Steel Fell, Helm crag and Grasmere

A classic Lakeland fell walk taking in two of the most iconic hills that overlook Grasmere. Taking the path off the main road to Ghyll Foot, crossing a tributary of the river Rothay via stepping stones on the way, the grandeur of Steel Fell can soon be seen. A gradual ascent to the summit (553 m) is followed by a gently undulating ridge walk to Calf crag, Gibson Knott and eventually Helm crag, with its dramatic rock architecture known as "The Howitzer" and "The Lion and the Lamb". A short descent into the valley of Easedale takes us into Grasmere, where we can find a welcome teashop, before returning back to the starting point.

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: 7.5 miles
Time: 4.5 hrs
Total ascent: 600m
Grade: Moderate
Start: 10.00 am at the layby on the A591 opposite The Travellers Rest pub (approx. 1 mile north of Grasmere village centre, postcode LA22 9RR).
Grid ref: NY336088
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Sun 25 Jan - Long Meg and her daughters

A fairly flat walk in the Eden valley, with lots of interesting sights including sandstone caves, lost villages and one of the largest stone circles in Britain. The circle, named 'Long Meg and her daughters', dates from the early Bronze age and it is surrounded by many myths and legends.

The walk begins alongside the River Eden and continues through fields before joining a country lane, which rises steadily uphill to Glassonby. Soon after, the route takes us onto a track and through the churchyard of St Michael's, the medieval church of the lost village of Addingham. Continuing through fields we eventually reach the stone circle, where we can pause to explore the stones and their megalithic artwork.
Following the track takes us into Little Salkeld and then alongside the Settle-Carlisle railway line, before descending into woodland and back towards the riverside path. After a mile or so, we reach the shelter of Lacy's caves, carved out of the sandstone by the eccentric Colonel Lacy in the 18th century, before rejoining the riverside path and finally arriving back at the car park.

Distance: 8 miles
Time: 4 hours
Total ascent: 150m
Grade: Leisurely
Start: 11 am at the Eden bridge car park in Lazonby (Grid ref NY549402). Directions: From M6 Junction 41, turn onto the B5305 (signposted A6 Carlisle) and then follow the A6 to Plumpton. Turn right onto the B6413 and follow all the way to Lazonby (3 miles). Continue through the village and the road bends left alongside the river. After about 250m, and before reaching the bridge, there is a car park on the right.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Sun 18 Jan - Red Pike, High Stile, High Crag

Start : Roadside parking at the bottom of Newlands Pass (free)
Start Time : 10am Grid Reference : NY 176 171
Description : This is a moderately strenuous walk for a winters day but with splendid views across the valleys in good weather.
Route: Bottom of Newlands Pass - Buttermere - Red Pike - High Stile - High Crag - Buttermere Fell - Return along South West side of Buttermere
Distance : Roughly 6.5 to 7 Miles
Highest Point : 807 metres
Grade : Strenuous - I have given it this grading as it is a mountain walk and in winter daylight hours are short
Time : 5.5 to 6 Hours
I reserve the right to modify the route in bad weather, good winter clothing, footwear and headlamps/torches needed.
Leader: Malcolm Tel: 07918652802 Email: oakwood@tesco.net

Sat 10 Jan - Potter Tarn & Gurnal Dubs

Potter Tarn & Gurnal Dubs - 6.5 miles, 400m ascent, level of difficulty: moderate

Meet in the Mill Yard at Staveley at 11am (SD 486 984). This is a short but beautiful walk offering beautiful views into Lakeland. It is an ideal introductory walk for anyone who is looking to start walking in the Lake District who has a reasonable level of fitness and/or is used to walks of at least 2-3 hours duration in gentler areas.

Leaving the village of Staveley the walk begins with an uphill climb to Littlewood Farm through fields. We will then cross to Birk Field and into more open countryside. Passing Potter Tarn on our left, we then climb to Gurnal Dubs where there is a surprisingly well built boat house. We then retrace our steps to Potter Tarn and descend Potter Fell to Hundhow and Hagg Foot where we cross the River Kent soon after. The walk then follows the Cumbria Way back to Staveley.

Please text Sarah on 07818 366 665 before 0930 on 10.1.2015 if you plan to join this walk or would like more information.

Sun 4 Jan - Birkgrigg Common, Bardsea Village and Conishead Priory

Start Point: Small car park between coast road and shore at Bardsea (grid ref - SD 301 742 on Explorer OL7) @ 11.00.  This is in the Furness area a few miles outside of Ulverston.

Description: Starting from the car park next to the beach, we walk towards Birkrigg Common via Sea Wood.  We will then walk past the stone circle to the trig point where there is a stunning view of the bay, Hoad monument and the Lake District fells.  After a circuit of Birkrigg Common we will walk through the village of Bardsea to Conishead Priory.  See website for further details: http://www.conisheadpriory.org/.  We will look at the architecture and gardens before walking back along the beach to the cars.

Distance: 6 miles

Highest Point: 136 metres

Time: 3-4 hours

Grade: Leisurely

Leader: Suzanne

Tel: 07887 942038 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.

Sun 21 Dec - Cartmel/Cark

Start Point: parking in / by Cartmel Racecourse (G.R. SD 377 787) @ 11.00
Description: racecourse / Lane Park / Low Bank Side / Cark (Rose & Crown?) / Holker / Cistercian Way / Burns Farm / Hill / Walton Hall / racecourse / Cartmel (Cavendish Arms / Kings Arms / Pig & Whistle / Royal Oak Inn? [for 'festive celebrations'?])
Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Total Ascent: 215 metres (705 ft.)
High Point: on The Cistercian Way between Bigland Scar & Mount Barnard -100 metres (328 ft.)
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 1
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)

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.

Fri 19 Dec - Christmas social

As the Christmas social was cancelled, I would like to offer an alternative of a mulled wine and mince pie evening at my house in Kendal on Friday 19th Dec, approx 7-10pm. I know it may be a bit late notice for many people but if anyone who intends to come could contact me directly for my address, and to help me confirm numbers, that would be great. I am away this weekend but will respond to any messages when back Sunday/Monday. NB - there is no parking at my place but I am in the centre of Kendal so there are numerous options nearby!

Regards,

Al
07584300306

Sun 14 Dec - Dollywagon Pike and Helvellyn from Dunmail Raise

Start : Roadside parking at the top of Dunmail Raise
Start Time : 10am Grid Reference : NY 330 110
Description : This is an easier route up Dollywagon Pike and Helvellyn with the promise of great views on a clear day. (Starting at the summit of Dumail Raise reduces the ascent by about 230m.)
Route: Dunmail Raise - Grisedale Tarn - Dollywagon Pike - Nethermost Pike - Helvellyn - Birkside - Comb Crags - Wythburn - Dunmail Raise
Distance : Roughly 6.5 Miles
Highest Point : 949 metres
Grade : Strenuous - I have given it this grading as it is a mountain walk
Time : 5 to 5.5 Hours
Leader: Malcolm Tel: 07918652802 Email: oakwood@tesco.net

Christmas meal 13 December

Unfortunately Romneys are now only able to offer us a table at  17.00. If you are still happy to eat at 17.00 please could you email summittgoogrambling@gmail.com or offer other suggestions.
Other suggestions are having drinks in Kendal, waiting until January, finding another restaurant/pub
If anybody would like to volunteer to organise this please could you let me know. Thanks
Suzanne

Sun 7 Dec - Beacon Fell

Start Point: Brown Howe Cark Park on the A5084 (SD 290 910) at 11.00. This is a pay and display car park. There are some free spaces opposite the entrance.

Description: Wainwright in his book the Outlying Fells of Lakeland describes Beacon Fell as ‘amongst the most delectable of the lesser heights of Lakeland. It is an epitome of all that appeals to fellwalkers’.

From the car park, we cross the road and follow a path until we see a signpost for the Cumbria Way. We then follow the Cumbria Way until we reach the far end of Beacon Tarn. Finally we climb the short distance to the peak of Beacon Fell before descending to the cars.

Time: 2 Hours

Grade: 1-2

Leader: Suzanne on 07887 942038 – evenings and weekends only

Or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com

Please could you let Suzanne know you are coming by 9.00 on Sunday. If no-one has been in touch the walk will be cancelled.

Photos from Grasmoor

Susy's photos from Grasmoor:

Sun 30 Nov - Grasmoor

Start : Free Car Park, Lanthwaite Green, NY 158 208
Start Time : 10am
Description : This is an interesting and varied route with superb views on a clear day. I have chosen a sheltered route of ascent to allow for poor weather conditions and shorter days.
Route: Lanthwaite - Gasgale Gill - Grasmoor - Lad Hows - Lanthwaite
Distance : Roughly 6 Miles
Total ascent : 855 metres
Grade : Strenuous - I have given it this grading as it is a mountain walk
Time : 5 Hours
Leader: Malcolm Tel: 07918652802 Email: oakwood@tesco.net

Sun 23 Nov - Lingmoor Fell

Start Point: Walthwaite Bottom(?) free car park (NE of Elterwater) (grid ref - NY 329 050) @ 10.00
Description: Elterwater / Lingmoor Fell / Blea Tarn / Blea Moss / Little Langdale / Slater Bridge / Howe Bank / Elterwater
A mid-height walk (max. height gain - only 340m) following the ridge between Great Langdale and Little Langdale, along to the very picturesque Blea Tarn & (if the weathers O.K.!) perfectly reflected views of the Langdale Pikes.
Then it's down into Little Langdale for the quieter (away from Great Langdale!) wander back. We might try the Three Shires Inn again (but beware of the soup!!)
Distance: 9 miles (14.5 km)
Total Ascent: 455m (1500 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.

Sun 23 Nov - Social - The Brewery and Kendal Mountain Festival

A screening of The Best of Kendal 2014, featuring the winning films
from the Kendal Mountain Festival. We are meeting at The Brewery
before the film for drinks and food - please feel free to come along
and join us, even if you are not going to see the film.

If you would like to partake in the film extravaganza, please book
your tickets via The Brewery box office (Tel: 01539 725133 or visit
the website at http://www.breweryarts.co.uk/).

Meet at The Brewery Vats bar 6.30pm
Film showing at The Brewery 7.30pm
Contact: Phil (Tel: 07958 698905)

Sun 16 Nov - Newlands Horseshoe

Difficulty: 4 - A long walk, with a lot of ascent
Distance: 18km / 12 miles approx.
Ascent: 1190m / 3900ft approx.
Time: 7 hours approx.
Meet: 0830-0845, Chapel Bridge in Little Town, NY232194
Start: 0900, (an earlier than normal start due to length/daylight hours)

Details:

A classic Lakeland round, taking in Robinson, Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor & Cat Bells, with great views on a clear day.

We may well finish in dusk as sunset is only just after 4pm & so will therefore be starting promptly at 0900.

Please bring a head torch as well as a packed lunch, waterproofs and warm clothes.

Contact Al on 07584300306 to let him know you are coming or if you have any questions.

Sun 9 Nov - Leader needed

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

Fri 7 Nov - Walks planning meeting and AGM

Walk Planning, AGM and Social (meal) at the Strickland Arms:
At the meeting we will plan the walk programme from January 2015. We will also have a short annual general meeting. You are welcome to come along just for the meeting, just for the social or both. We will be having a meal after the meeting.

The meeting will start at 6.30 and the meal from 7.30 on Friday 7th November.

The location and menu of the Strickland Arms, near to Kendal is on the below website:
http://www.ainscoughs.co.uk/Strickland-Arms/strickland-arms-home.html

Please could you let Suzanne know if you plan to attend. Tel 07887 942038 or email
summittgoodrambling@gmail.com

Wed 5 Nov - Fireworks in Kendal

Sorry for late notice, but can you let the group know that a few of us are convening outside the Castle Inn for the fireworks in Kendal on the Castle Mound at 7:30pm please? We’ll be leaving the pub at 7:15pm prompt if anyone else would like to come along. (NB Head torch recommended for the way back down. Childish enthusiasm for fireworks also helpful ;) )

I’ve not organised a meal (as has occurred in previous years) after as I’ll be heading home after but if anyone else wants to co-ordinate something, they’d be welcome to.

http://www.yourguide2thelakedistrict.co.uk/kendal-castle-fireworks-display-i1144.html

Thanks!
Helen T (07710 679849)

Photos from Malham/Gordale

Alastair's photos from his walk (in June):

Photos from Coniston Old Man

A couple of photos from Dan (from June). Apologies for the delay in posting:

Photos from Lingmoor

Some old photos (from May) of Dan's from Lingmoor Fell.

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)