Photos from 29th March - Great Gable

Sunday 29th March - Great Gable

Start Honister Pass Car Park next to youth hostel NY225135
Meet 9.45 for a 10am start. Remember clocks are going forward on saturday!
Cost £5 for the day. There is road laybys on honister pass but they are not very near the carpark and require a bit of ascent to get to the start.
Alternatively if you go to Honister Slate Mine car park (not National Trust) it only costs £3.50 - you can buy tickets inside the slate mine.

First we head to Great Gable along the disused tram path to drum house, over the stile taking the Moses Trod route round the flanks of Green Gable and Brandreth with views of south of Ennerdale. This is a steep start which flattens out (it is not as bad as it looks) but can be a little boggy in wet weather.

At Beck Head we ascend the rocky face of Great Gable. The path is an easy scramble and not exposed (approx 200m). At the summit the best views of wasdale are from the westmoreland cairn.

We return by following the ridgeline in the direction of the carpark. First descending to Windy Gap then a short reascent to Green Gable, then along to Brandreth and finally Grey Knotts and the path brings us out right by the car.

Options for refreshment at the cafe at honister slate mine or pub in Seatoller or Rosthwaite.

Length 7.5 miles (Approx 6 hours)
Ascent 730m
High Point. Great Gable 899m
Grade 4 (an easier Grade 4)

Incase of very bad weather or snow for those without winter gear there will be a low level walk around Borrowdale Valley.

Leader Claire D (Mobile: 07511 259791)

Photos from 22nd Mar - Bannerdale & Bowscale

Sunday 22nd March - Bowscale and Bannerdale

A varied walk with a bit of scrambling in the Northern lakes.

Walk begins alongside the river for a gentle start, before beginning our ascent to Bannerdale crags, this goes past some mine workings and finishes with a scramble to the top. There are then great views as we walk along the top of the crags to the top of Bowscale Fell. We descend slightly to below the tarn and pick up a gentle track to the village of Bowscale before following the minor road back to Mungrisdale.

Start: 10 am at track in Mungrisdale by the phone box (NY 362304) If lane is full there is some parking earlier on road opposite community centre. Both ask for donations of £2.

Walk Length: About 7 miles
Time: 4-5 hours.
Grade: 2 (but scramble could make it grade 3)
Ascent: about 500m
Car Share: Kendal Morrisons 9.00 (leader won't be there)
Leader: Vicky 07835 416262

P.S. If you fancy a wild camp on the Saturday night at Bowscale Tarn please contact me too. Will probably only go ahead with decent weather forecast.

Photos from Sunday 15th March

Sunday 15th March - Farleton Knott & Hutton Roof Crags

A relatively undemanding walk in some interesting limestone country between Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale. With good views from the top of Farleton Knott (everyone must've seen it whilst driving up the M6) looking west and from Hutton Roof crags looking east. Although not too difficult, some of the walking may be on slippery limestone if it's wet.

Start: 11 am at Plain Quarry car park near Burton in Kendal. SD 552 761. Just south of Burton on the A6070 take the road sign posted Kirkby Lonsdale/ Hutton Roof (Dalton Lane) Plain Quarry is about 1.5 miles up on the left.

Walk Length: About 8 miles
Time: 4-5 hours.
Grade: 2
Car Share: Kendal Morrisons 10.30
Leader: Alister 0776 1433 437

Sat 14th March - Pudding & Planning Meeting

7pm start at Emma's in Kendal.
Tel: 07773 202845

Photos from 8th Mar - Longsleddale

Sunday 8th March - Longsleddale

NOTE: The forecast says it will be cold and windy, so make sure that you have plenty of warm clothes with you. NO jeans. If the weather is really bad, we will do a lower level alternative route.

Description: From Sadgill, we head up to Shipman Knotts, Kentmere Pike, and Harter Fell, then descend to Gatescarth Pass, up to Branstree, then return along the valley bottom.

Grade: 4

Distance: 9 miles

Time: 5-6 hours

Total Ascent: 800 m

Start: 0945 at Sadgill, at end of tarmaced road, at the northern end of Longsleddale, Grid Ref NY 483056. Click here for a map. Parking is limited, so please car-share if possible.

Car Share: Kendal Morrisons, 0915

Leader: Tom 07884 493081

Photo from 1st Mar - Carrock Fell

Sunday 1st March - Carrock Fell and High Pike

Carrock Fell & High Pike

This is a walk over one of Wainwright’s favourite fells. The walk starts with a steep ascent of Carrock Fell from Stone Ends to reach the Iron Age hillfort on the summit. The broad ridge of the fell leads to High Pike with cracking views over the Solway Coast. We will continue past Lingy Bothy and descend to the Caldew Valley via Grainsgill Beck. The last 4km are along quiet roads through the valley. There is an optional detour to visit the beautiful Bowscale Tarn, which is well worth the 230m grassy climb, but as this is towards the end of the walk some persuasion may be required (go on, you know you want to).

Start: 11am park 100m north of Stone Ends Farm (which is 4km north of Mungrisdale) NGR: NY 354 338

Car Share: Morrisons, Kendal 10am

Length: 14km / 8.5miles

Ascent: 500m (720m if we go to Bowscale Tarn)

Time: up to 5.5 hours (allow 6.5 hours if we go to Bowscale Tarn)

Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019

SUMMITT GOOD 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2009

SUMMITT GOOD WILL BE 5 YEARS YOUNG IN FEBRUARY

I HAVE BOOKED THE JOSHUA TREE IN KENDAL (just behind paolo giannis, down the alley way by the book shop)

I NEED £5 DEPOSIT AND YOUR CHOICE OF MENU BY FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY
PLEASE EMAIL CHOICES TO ROBMILLIGAN@UKONLINE.CO.UK
OR BY TEXT TO 0777 398 6512
OR BY POST WITH DEPOSIT TO 17 THORNTHWAITE ROAD LA23 2DN

WE HAVE THE DOWNSTAIRS PART OF THE RESTAURANT TO OURSELVES

7.15 FOR 7.30PM

THE MENU IS 2 COURSES..£12.95 / 3 COURSES..£15.95

S1 HOMEMADE CREAM OF CELERY SOUP
S2 PRAWNS & SMOKED SALMON PARCELS (G.F)
S3 ARDENNES PATE WITH FRUITY CHUTNEY AND TOAST
S4 BAKED PORK, PRUNE & APPLE MEATBALLS
****
M1 STICKY ROAST LAMB WITH HONEY & TERYAKI (G.F)
M2 LUXURY FISH PIE; PRAWNS, HADDOCK & SALMON WITH CAPERS & EGG, TOPPED WITH CREAMY MASHED POTATO (G.F)
M3 HAM & SPINACH STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH HERB GRAVY
M4 HALF ROAST DUCK WITH CUMBERLAND SAUCE (G.F)(supplement of £2.50)
M5 MUSHROOM,COURGETTE & ROASTED PEPPER LASAGNE
ALL SERVED WITH FRESH VEG & POTATOES
****
D1 APPLE, ALMOND & MINCEMEAT CRUMBLE TART
D2 STICKY TOFFEE AND DATE PUDDING
D3 MINI FRESH RASPBERRY & ELDERFLOWER PAVLOVA (G.F)
D4 CHOCOLATE & BRANDY CHEEESECAKE WITH BAILEYS CREAM
D5 A SELECTION OF CUMBRIAN CHEESES & BISCUITS
****
FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & CHOCOLATES


WE WILL BE DOING A SECRET SANTA LIKE WE DID LAST XMAS
JUST BUY A WEIRD OR USEFULL GIFT FOR ABOUT £5, WRAP IT UP AND PUT IT IN SANTAS SACK WHEN YOU GET TO THE RESTAURANT, LATER ON WE ALL PICK OUT A GIFT AND OPEN THEM !

Photos from 22nd Feb - Howgills

Sunday 22nd Feb THE HOWGILLS

THE HOWGILLS

Leader Alister, Mobile 077 614 334 37
car share (Morrisons, Kendal, 9.15.)
Distance 12 miles, 5 or 6 hours
Grade 3

Meet at Joss lane Car park at 9.45 Sedbergh (to start walking at 10am). The car park is a pay and display but people may find free street parking. There is another p&d car park on Loftus Hill road. Links to a street map and how to get to Sedbergh can be found on the following link:

http://www.sedbergh.org.uk/

The walk is around 12 miles long. We follow the track up that skirts around Winder and up to Arant Haw (605m) We then carry on up to Calders ( 674m) and the Calf (676m) we then double back along the track slightly and follow Red Gill Beck down to the top of Cautley Spout, We head down the side of the Spout in the valley and then head back to Sedbergh along parts of the old drove road and foot path that skirts the foot of the Howgills. This last 5 miles is fairly flat walking.

Walking time should be around 5 hours depending on pace and how long we stop for lunch

There should be time to partake in the usual refreshments in Sedbergh at the end of the walk.

Thu 19th - Sun 22nd Feb - Last 2 Days of the West Highland Way

A two day walk with one nights Camping following the last two days of the West Highland Way in Scotland.
The plan is to drive up on 19th Feb, take a few cars to Fort William (the end of the walk) and return to Glen Coe Youth Hostel for Thursday night (cost about £15). On the Friday and Saturday we will Walk the last 2 days of the West Highland Way with one nights rough camping in between (Friday Night). On the Saturday night we will stop in Glen Nevis Youth Hostel at the end of the walk (cost about £15). Returning home and collecting cars on the Sunday 22nd Feb.

Total distance will be roughly 25 miles over 2 days.

Final details TBC

Although the walk is fairly low level, it will be a moderately difficult walk as it is in the winter. Although people are not expected to bring winter mountaineering gear (Ice Axe Crampons), it will be necessary to have clothing and equipment suitable for winter camping. It is advisable to have some knowledge of camping in cold weather.

DEADLINE FOR BOOKING 31st Jan 2009 (to allow enough time to organise the event)

For further details or to let me know you want to come please contact Malcolm 07826486155 or email chsd@tesco.net

Photos from the West Highland Way

Photos from 15th Feb - Jenkin Crag

Sunday 15th Feb - Ambleside / Jenkin Crag / Wansfell Pike

Sunday 15th February

Start Point: Roadside parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside (G.R. NY 371044 @ 11.00)

Description: The park & Ambleside centre (food re-supply possible) / Skelghyll Wood / Jenkin Crag / High & Low Skelghyll farms / Hundreds Road / Wansfell Pike / Stockghyll Park & Falls / Ambleside

Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Total Ascent: 467 metres (1532 ft.)
High Point: Wansfell Pike - 482 metres (1581 ft.)
Time: 3.5 - 4 hours
Grade: 2

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.40

Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Photos from 14th Feb - Rydal Water