Monday, 27 July 2009
Sunday, 26 July 2009
Sunday 26th July - Buttermere Horseshoe
Leader: Niall
(07816 921156)
This is a fairly strenuous walk covering 14 miles, six fells and 5800 feet of ascent. Though long, this walk has little technical difficulty and those with good fitness and stamina should enjoy this challenge. It is also a good warm up for anyone mad enough to be considering Paul’s Ennerdale Horseshoe in August. I estimate that it will take around 8-9 hours depending on weather and group size. If weather conditions are poor I will reduce the length of the walk.
We start from Buttermere by walking through Burntness Wood and up to Bleaberry Tarn before climbing the path to The Saddle and ascending Red Pike. We continue along the ridge taking in High Stile and High Crag before descending the steep slopes of Gamlin End to Scarth Gap. We then ascend to the twin summits of Haystacks. Leaving Haystacks our route then follows the path to Honister Hause and Honister Slate Mine where we cross the road before starting the long slog up to the summit of Dale Head. From Dale Head we now embark on the eastern leg of our circuit following the ridge path along Hindscarth Edge and the left hand path along Littledale Edge before veering right to the summit of Robinson - our final peak. Finally we traverse the rough open moorland of High Snockrigg before starting the steep descent to the Newlands Road above the church.
Shorter Walk Option: There is an option to come down just before Haystacks along a clearly defined path leading back to Buttermere. Those wishing to do this will have left the official walk (7 miles, 2800 feet ascent).
Start/finish: Car Park adjacent to St James Church / Newlands Pass. Grid NY 176170 @ 09:30.
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?zoom=14&countryCode=GB&lat=54.5415376486209&lon=-3.27516237975903&dp=904
Grade: 4-5
Time: 8-9 hours
Length/Ascent: 14 miles, 5,800 feet
(07816 921156)
This is a fairly strenuous walk covering 14 miles, six fells and 5800 feet of ascent. Though long, this walk has little technical difficulty and those with good fitness and stamina should enjoy this challenge. It is also a good warm up for anyone mad enough to be considering Paul’s Ennerdale Horseshoe in August. I estimate that it will take around 8-9 hours depending on weather and group size. If weather conditions are poor I will reduce the length of the walk.
We start from Buttermere by walking through Burntness Wood and up to Bleaberry Tarn before climbing the path to The Saddle and ascending Red Pike. We continue along the ridge taking in High Stile and High Crag before descending the steep slopes of Gamlin End to Scarth Gap. We then ascend to the twin summits of Haystacks. Leaving Haystacks our route then follows the path to Honister Hause and Honister Slate Mine where we cross the road before starting the long slog up to the summit of Dale Head. From Dale Head we now embark on the eastern leg of our circuit following the ridge path along Hindscarth Edge and the left hand path along Littledale Edge before veering right to the summit of Robinson - our final peak. Finally we traverse the rough open moorland of High Snockrigg before starting the steep descent to the Newlands Road above the church.
Shorter Walk Option: There is an option to come down just before Haystacks along a clearly defined path leading back to Buttermere. Those wishing to do this will have left the official walk (7 miles, 2800 feet ascent).
Start/finish: Car Park adjacent to St James Church / Newlands Pass. Grid NY 176170 @ 09:30.
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?zoom=14&countryCode=GB&lat=54.5415376486209&lon=-3.27516237975903&dp=904
Grade: 4-5
Time: 8-9 hours
Length/Ascent: 14 miles, 5,800 feet
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Holiday week from 25 July - Wales
A varied and different week of walking in the lesser known hills of wales
Plan to travel down evening of friday 24th july after work or sat 25th july.
Depending when we travel sat 25th will be a walk in the shropshire hills led by Emma
Approx grade 2. Travelling to llyn y celyn YHA with stop for fish and chips and supermarket after where we will stay for 3 nights
Sun 26th july - Brecon Beacon horseshoe incl Pen Y Fan (grade 4)
Mon 27th july - The Black Mountain - high point 802m (grade 3)
Tues 28th july - Day of transfer between the Brecon Beacons and South Snowdonia. camping for 4 nights at a local farm.
Wed 29th july - The Aran Ridge - quiet rarely walked beautiful hidden area with good views of Snowdon and high point of 880m. This is a demanding walk (grade 4/5)
Thur 30th july - The Arenigs - grade 2/3
Fri 31st july - Summit of Cader Idris (2923ft) grade 3/4
Sat 1st august - Rhinogs Fach and Fawr - v.scrambley route (grade 3/4)
Anyone is welcome to join us for half of the week.
We will have plenty of opportunities for food restocking.
Please let us know by end of may if you would like to come.
Contact Emma 07773202845 or Claire D 07511259791 for further details
Update from Claire on 4 June 2009
Can anyone who would like to go to wales please let emma or claire know asap. There are several options for a few days in southern snowdonia to the full week. Another option is the full week in snowdonia - mostly around the southern quiet areas. We will work out travel details later. If people are not fans of camping we will look into a campsite with a bunkhouse. Options to cook or eat in pubs depending how much people want to spend. When have an idea of numbers will confirm price but hoping accomadation will not be more then £50 for the whole week.
Plan to travel down evening of friday 24th july after work or sat 25th july.
Depending when we travel sat 25th will be a walk in the shropshire hills led by Emma
Approx grade 2. Travelling to llyn y celyn YHA with stop for fish and chips and supermarket after where we will stay for 3 nights
Sun 26th july - Brecon Beacon horseshoe incl Pen Y Fan (grade 4)
Mon 27th july - The Black Mountain - high point 802m (grade 3)
Tues 28th july - Day of transfer between the Brecon Beacons and South Snowdonia. camping for 4 nights at a local farm.
Wed 29th july - The Aran Ridge - quiet rarely walked beautiful hidden area with good views of Snowdon and high point of 880m. This is a demanding walk (grade 4/5)
Thur 30th july - The Arenigs - grade 2/3
Fri 31st july - Summit of Cader Idris (2923ft) grade 3/4
Sat 1st august - Rhinogs Fach and Fawr - v.scrambley route (grade 3/4)
Anyone is welcome to join us for half of the week.
We will have plenty of opportunities for food restocking.
Please let us know by end of may if you would like to come.
Contact Emma 07773202845 or Claire D 07511259791 for further details
Update from Claire on 4 June 2009
Can anyone who would like to go to wales please let emma or claire know asap. There are several options for a few days in southern snowdonia to the full week. Another option is the full week in snowdonia - mostly around the southern quiet areas. We will work out travel details later. If people are not fans of camping we will look into a campsite with a bunkhouse. Options to cook or eat in pubs depending how much people want to spend. When have an idea of numbers will confirm price but hoping accomadation will not be more then £50 for the whole week.
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Thursday 23rd July - Theatre in Lancaster
There is currently a group of seven going to the performance on 23rd July, 7:15pm. Others are very welcome to join us. Please contact the box office on 01524 598500 for tickets (£15.50), or book online at www.dukes-lancaster.org. Bring a picnic!
Contact Ruth L (mob 07950 085 070)
Contact Ruth L (mob 07950 085 070)
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Sunday 19th July - Mosedale Horseshoe
Mosedale Horseshoe Walk
Leader: Anne (07729903852)
PLEASE JOIN THIS WALK ONLY IF YOU ARE FIT AND ABLE TO COMPLETE THE WALK - THERE ARE FEW ESCAPE ROUTES.
AN ALTERNATIVE, LOW-LEVEL ROUTE WILL BE SUGGESTED IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER.
Start: Overbeck Bridge
Start time: 09.30
Car sharing: 08.00 from Morrisons car park, Kendal (just off the A6 heading towards Shap)
Start (OS ref): NY168068
Map (1:25,000): OL4 English Lakes North West, OL6 English Lakes South West
Parking: Car Park at Overbeck Bridge
Distance: 10.2 miles (16.3 km)
Time: 6 - 8 hours
Difficulty: Very Hard with fairly strenuous ascents and descents - some short easy scrambles
Climbing: 1,371 metres
Hazards: Care needed particularly on climb from Pillar Rock to Pillar and the scramble onto Yewbarrow
Summary:
The Mosedale Horseshoe is considered one of the most exciting day long walks in the Lake District. This circular walk begins and ends on the northern banks of Wast Water. From this lowest point the walk climbs steadily through Wasdale into Mosedale and then follows Black Sail Pass onto the Pillar ridge at Looking Stead.
Here, depending on the weather, we have various options...either to follow the ridge onto Pillar, or to drop onto the High Level Route to Robinson's Cairn and Pillar Rock before climbing steeply to the summit.
After Pillar, the walk involves a ridge crossing to Scoat Fell and then on to Red Pike before descending to Dore Head and the edge of Yewbarrow.
If feeling good, we can climb and scramble Stirrup Crag onto Yewbarrow. If a little fatigued, then we can simply follow the contour path alongside Over Beck before making a final short steep descent back to the car park.
Leader: Anne (07729903852)
PLEASE JOIN THIS WALK ONLY IF YOU ARE FIT AND ABLE TO COMPLETE THE WALK - THERE ARE FEW ESCAPE ROUTES.
AN ALTERNATIVE, LOW-LEVEL ROUTE WILL BE SUGGESTED IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER.
Start: Overbeck Bridge
Start time: 09.30
Car sharing: 08.00 from Morrisons car park, Kendal (just off the A6 heading towards Shap)
Start (OS ref): NY168068
Map (1:25,000): OL4 English Lakes North West, OL6 English Lakes South West
Parking: Car Park at Overbeck Bridge
Distance: 10.2 miles (16.3 km)
Time: 6 - 8 hours
Difficulty: Very Hard with fairly strenuous ascents and descents - some short easy scrambles
Climbing: 1,371 metres
Hazards: Care needed particularly on climb from Pillar Rock to Pillar and the scramble onto Yewbarrow
Summary:
The Mosedale Horseshoe is considered one of the most exciting day long walks in the Lake District. This circular walk begins and ends on the northern banks of Wast Water. From this lowest point the walk climbs steadily through Wasdale into Mosedale and then follows Black Sail Pass onto the Pillar ridge at Looking Stead.
Here, depending on the weather, we have various options...either to follow the ridge onto Pillar, or to drop onto the High Level Route to Robinson's Cairn and Pillar Rock before climbing steeply to the summit.
After Pillar, the walk involves a ridge crossing to Scoat Fell and then on to Red Pike before descending to Dore Head and the edge of Yewbarrow.
If feeling good, we can climb and scramble Stirrup Crag onto Yewbarrow. If a little fatigued, then we can simply follow the contour path alongside Over Beck before making a final short steep descent back to the car park.
Monday, 13 July 2009
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Sunday 12th July - Ingleborough & Whernside
Ingleborough and Whernside
Start: Free parking (lots) around Ribblehead Viaduct. Map OL2 764791
Take A65 to Ingleton then second left turn in the village sign posted Hawes B6255.
Continue for about 6 miles. Carparking starts about 100m after the pub - station inn. Viaduct is easy to see on approach.
A chance to visit some famous hills outside the lake district after the wainwright weekend. The walk starts with a short walk down the road to a track towards Park Fell 563m. We ascend following the wall (this is the steepest bit) passing the national nature reserve. Then follow the ridgeline over Simon Fell 650m to Ingleborough 724m. We take the path built of stone steps down to Chapel-Le-Dale (option for quick refreshment here - half way beer in the pub), cross the road and ascend Whernside 736m. Here, we walk along the top flank of Whernside gently ascending to the summit and an easy descent brings us out right by the cars.
Parts of route may be boggy - this is the Yorkshire Dales! Route involves 2 main ascents.
Approx 400m to Ingleborough and 450m to Whernside
Distance: Approx 12 miles (its Pen y Ghent that makes the Yorkshire 3 peaks a long walk)
Time 5-6 hours
Grade 3
Start time: 10am
Leader: Claire D (Mobile: 07511 259791)
Start: Free parking (lots) around Ribblehead Viaduct. Map OL2 764791
Take A65 to Ingleton then second left turn in the village sign posted Hawes B6255.
Continue for about 6 miles. Carparking starts about 100m after the pub - station inn. Viaduct is easy to see on approach.
A chance to visit some famous hills outside the lake district after the wainwright weekend. The walk starts with a short walk down the road to a track towards Park Fell 563m. We ascend following the wall (this is the steepest bit) passing the national nature reserve. Then follow the ridgeline over Simon Fell 650m to Ingleborough 724m. We take the path built of stone steps down to Chapel-Le-Dale (option for quick refreshment here - half way beer in the pub), cross the road and ascend Whernside 736m. Here, we walk along the top flank of Whernside gently ascending to the summit and an easy descent brings us out right by the cars.
Parts of route may be boggy - this is the Yorkshire Dales! Route involves 2 main ascents.
Approx 400m to Ingleborough and 450m to Whernside
Distance: Approx 12 miles (its Pen y Ghent that makes the Yorkshire 3 peaks a long walk)
Time 5-6 hours
Grade 3
Start time: 10am
Leader: Claire D (Mobile: 07511 259791)
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Saturday 11th July - Post Wainwright Social
Social at Infusion in Kendal to (hopefully) celebrate the successful completion of The Wainwright Weekend.
MEAL BOOKED FOR 7PM
Restaurant details on the website below.
All food must be chosen before hand, please do so from the following website: http://www.infusionkendal.com
Please let Vicky know your food choices by the 5th July if you are going to come(07835 416262 or vickycouper@yahoo.co.uk).
MEAL BOOKED FOR 7PM
Restaurant details on the website below.
All food must be chosen before hand, please do so from the following website: http://www.infusionkendal.com
Please let Vicky know your food choices by the 5th July if you are going to come(07835 416262 or vickycouper@yahoo.co.uk).
Saturday, 4 July 2009
4th/5th Jul - Wainwright Challenge
Hi all you walkers
We did it - hope you agree it was an fanastic achievement with lots of fun along the way. Thanks to everyone involved. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday night to celebrate. We will put together a photo gallery on the blog of your favourite pics from the weekend. Please send them to Linda as usual (although it might take some time to get them all uploaded).
After you have collected in all your sponsor money please make out a cheque to LDSAMRA and send it to Linda Jackson, 75 Watermans Walk, Carlisle, CA1 3TJ by latest 31 July 2009. We will invite a representative of LDSAMRA to the next Pudding and Planning Meeting to let us know how the money has been used.
Well done.
Linda & Vicky
PS We have been asked by the Ramblers to note that this activity is not covered by the Ramblers Civil Liability Insurance that usually protects walk leaders from claims by third parties. Consequently this is done at your own risk!
We did it - hope you agree it was an fanastic achievement with lots of fun along the way. Thanks to everyone involved. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday night to celebrate. We will put together a photo gallery on the blog of your favourite pics from the weekend. Please send them to Linda as usual (although it might take some time to get them all uploaded).
After you have collected in all your sponsor money please make out a cheque to LDSAMRA and send it to Linda Jackson, 75 Watermans Walk, Carlisle, CA1 3TJ by latest 31 July 2009. We will invite a representative of LDSAMRA to the next Pudding and Planning Meeting to let us know how the money has been used.
Well done.
Linda & Vicky
PS We have been asked by the Ramblers to note that this activity is not covered by the Ramblers Civil Liability Insurance that usually protects walk leaders from claims by third parties. Consequently this is done at your own risk!
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Sun 28th June - Fairfield, Dollywagon Pike & Helvellyn
Starting at Patterdale in the carpark on the opposite side of the road to the Patterdale Hotel (pay and display unfortunately). We will be heading up Birks, St Sunday Crag and on to Fairfield. Once at Fairfield we bag Seat Sandal then head up over Dollywagon Pike, Nethermost Pike, Helvellyn and Helvellyn Lower Man. After a quick run up Raise and down Sticks pass we have the option to take it easy and head back to the cars or add on Sheffield pike and Glenridding Dodd. A pleasant view of Ullswater and Glenridding to end the day. If people want to we can tag on Birkhouse moor on the way back to the cars, which is another Wainwright.
We will hopefully be doing between 8 and 11 Wainwrights depending on the choices made on the day. For those with a desire for a challenge I can direct you to Arnison Crag at the start of the walk for an extra Wainwright, you can then catch the rest of us up on Birks or St Sunday Crag (cutting the corner off).
Total length: - map distance is approximately 13.7 miles (depending on the extras).
Ascent: - 1807m or 5928 ft (depending on the extras).
Difficulty: - 4
Start time: - 9:30am
Parking options: - Pay and display opposite the Patterdale Hotel, free layby opposite the White Lion (if spaces available) or parking spaces in front of the hall a short way north of the Patterdale Hotel on the right. Meet at the pay and display carpark NY 396 159.
As there will be a late finish Paul has suggested a meal post walk in potentially The White Lion (other suggestions welcome). Please contact Paul if you are interested.
Leader: Paul - mobile 07752 116979
We will hopefully be doing between 8 and 11 Wainwrights depending on the choices made on the day. For those with a desire for a challenge I can direct you to Arnison Crag at the start of the walk for an extra Wainwright, you can then catch the rest of us up on Birks or St Sunday Crag (cutting the corner off).
Total length: - map distance is approximately 13.7 miles (depending on the extras).
Ascent: - 1807m or 5928 ft (depending on the extras).
Difficulty: - 4
Start time: - 9:30am
Parking options: - Pay and display opposite the Patterdale Hotel, free layby opposite the White Lion (if spaces available) or parking spaces in front of the hall a short way north of the Patterdale Hotel on the right. Meet at the pay and display carpark NY 396 159.
As there will be a late finish Paul has suggested a meal post walk in potentially The White Lion (other suggestions welcome). Please contact Paul if you are interested.
Leader: Paul - mobile 07752 116979
Monday, 22 June 2009
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Sunday, 21 June 2009
Sun 21st June - Dale Head, Hindscarth & Robinson
Sun 21st June - Dale Head, Hindscarth & Robinson
A lovely walk in the Newlands valley, including ascents of Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth and Robinson. Fairly long but nothing too technical (just a short scramble down Robinson).
Distance : Approx. 10 miles
Ascent: Approx. 1000m
Grade 3
Time : About 6 hours
Car Share : Meet at Kendal Morrisons at 9:00am (without leader)
Walk Start : 10:00 at small car park on the left just down the hill through Little Town, OL4 GR NY 233194.
Leader: Vicky 07835 416262
A lovely walk in the Newlands valley, including ascents of Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth and Robinson. Fairly long but nothing too technical (just a short scramble down Robinson).
Distance : Approx. 10 miles
Ascent: Approx. 1000m
Grade 3
Time : About 6 hours
Car Share : Meet at Kendal Morrisons at 9:00am (without leader)
Walk Start : 10:00 at small car park on the left just down the hill through Little Town, OL4 GR NY 233194.
Leader: Vicky 07835 416262
Sunday, 14 June 2009
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Sun 14th June - Blencathra
Leaders: Helen & Keith - mob 07753 160831 (Helen)
Start point - meet outside Mungrisdale Village Hall/Parish rooms at 10:30am. (Outdoor Leisure NE area - 364303)
From there we will walk a few hundred metres up the road to pick up the footpath that follows the River Glenderamackin around the base of Bannerdale Crags. Crossing the footbridge we'll start to climb up Scales Fell to the cairn on the top of Blencathra. If the weather is suitable, there will be an optional diversion to the top via Sharp Edge. (Please note that this will not be led by a Ramblers member - so at your own risk unless a Rambler wants to volunteer on the day!)
From the top we'll head back down via Atkinson Pike, picking up the path down to Mungrisdale. We'll then head back down the footpath back down the River Glenderamackin past a disused lead mine and back to Mungrisdale.
Walk length - 13km
Height gain est 600m
Est walk time 4-5hrs
Main walk - Grade 3, diversion Grade 4 due to technical scramble
Start point - meet outside Mungrisdale Village Hall/Parish rooms at 10:30am. (Outdoor Leisure NE area - 364303)
From there we will walk a few hundred metres up the road to pick up the footpath that follows the River Glenderamackin around the base of Bannerdale Crags. Crossing the footbridge we'll start to climb up Scales Fell to the cairn on the top of Blencathra. If the weather is suitable, there will be an optional diversion to the top via Sharp Edge. (Please note that this will not be led by a Ramblers member - so at your own risk unless a Rambler wants to volunteer on the day!)
From the top we'll head back down via Atkinson Pike, picking up the path down to Mungrisdale. We'll then head back down the footpath back down the River Glenderamackin past a disused lead mine and back to Mungrisdale.
Walk length - 13km
Height gain est 600m
Est walk time 4-5hrs
Main walk - Grade 3, diversion Grade 4 due to technical scramble
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Thursday 11th June:Mountain Warehouse exclusive discount evening...
Thursday 11th June from 7.30pm
In Bowness on Windermere next to Tesco
We have been invited to the above evening.
This exclusive opportunity entitles us to a 20% discount on all products instore. We will get expert advice and information regarding the products whilst enjoying refreshments in a relaxed environment.
Ask for Steve and mention Summittgood to claim your 20% discount voucher.
If you would like to attend let me know so i can let the shop know how many will be going.
Rob 0777 398 6512
In Bowness on Windermere next to Tesco
We have been invited to the above evening.
This exclusive opportunity entitles us to a 20% discount on all products instore. We will get expert advice and information regarding the products whilst enjoying refreshments in a relaxed environment.
Ask for Steve and mention Summittgood to claim your 20% discount voucher.
If you would like to attend let me know so i can let the shop know how many will be going.
Rob 0777 398 6512
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Sun 7th June - Sunnybank & Coniston
Start Point: Parking area opposite the Landy garage @ the top of Sunny Bank (nr. Torver)
(G.R. SD 287 932 @ 11.00)
Description: Torver Back Common / beside Coniston Water / Torver Common Wood / Torver (+ Church House Inn?) / Undercrag & Brocklebank Farms / Torver Tarn / past Anne Riggs / up the 2nd ½ of Sunny Bank (back to the start)
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Total Ascent: 195 metres (640 ft.)
High Point: by Torver Tarn - 140 metres (460 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.20 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
(G.R. SD 287 932 @ 11.00)
Description: Torver Back Common / beside Coniston Water / Torver Common Wood / Torver (+ Church House Inn?) / Undercrag & Brocklebank Farms / Torver Tarn / past Anne Riggs / up the 2nd ½ of Sunny Bank (back to the start)
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Total Ascent: 195 metres (640 ft.)
High Point: by Torver Tarn - 140 metres (460 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.20 (without leader!)
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
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Saturday, 6 June 2009
Sat 6th June - BBQ in Waterhead
Details have been sent to known Summit Good member email addresses.
If you haven't received it and would like to go please contact Esther for more info.
If the BBQ is cancelled due to bad weather, Esther will email the group.
Contact number:07949 164823
Email: epotsy@hotmail.com
If you haven't received it and would like to go please contact Esther for more info.
If the BBQ is cancelled due to bad weather, Esther will email the group.
Contact number:07949 164823
Email: epotsy@hotmail.com
Sunday, 31 May 2009
Photos from High Cup Nick
There are more of Paul's photos. If anyone would like them please drop me an email - hattie22@btopenworld.com
Sun 31st May - High Cup Nick from Dufton
High Cup Nick is a classic U-shaped valley high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
A deep chasm on the Pennine fellside, this famous nick, a dramatic geological formation at the top of High Cup Gill is part of the well-known Whin Sill, and overlooks the best glaciated valley in Northern England. Here you can see the grey-blue dolerite crags which also form High Force and Cauldron Snout.
High Cup Nick is on the Pennine Way and can be reached from Cow Green on the border of Cumbria and County Durham, or Dufton in the Eden Valley.
9.30 AM MEET AT MORRISONS CAR PARK KENDAL
10.30 AM MEET IN DUFTON CAR PARK BY TOILETS AND CAMP SITE GR688252 (3 miles north of Appleby)
DISTANCE 9 MILES
DURATION 5 TO 6 HOURS
GRADE 3
TOTAL ASCENT 450MT
Leader: Rob 0777 398 6512
A deep chasm on the Pennine fellside, this famous nick, a dramatic geological formation at the top of High Cup Gill is part of the well-known Whin Sill, and overlooks the best glaciated valley in Northern England. Here you can see the grey-blue dolerite crags which also form High Force and Cauldron Snout.
High Cup Nick is on the Pennine Way and can be reached from Cow Green on the border of Cumbria and County Durham, or Dufton in the Eden Valley.
9.30 AM MEET AT MORRISONS CAR PARK KENDAL
10.30 AM MEET IN DUFTON CAR PARK BY TOILETS AND CAMP SITE GR688252 (3 miles north of Appleby)
DISTANCE 9 MILES
DURATION 5 TO 6 HOURS
GRADE 3
TOTAL ASCENT 450MT
Leader: Rob 0777 398 6512
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Sun 24th May - Hartsop, High St, Angle Tarn
There's an easy walk from Hartsop along Pasture Bottom to start, then quite a steep ascent to Threshthwaite Mouth, onto Thornthwaite Crag, and finally up to High Street. Hopefully there will be good weather and wonderful views for the walk along the top, overlooking Hayeswater. We leave High Street at the Straits of Riggindale, walk over or round The Knott, then descend gently to Angle Tarn. Another lovely ridge takes us to Boredale Hause and views of Ullswater. The initial descent from there is quite steep but soon becomes an easy walk back to the car along the valley bottom.
Start: 10am at car park north of Brothers Water, grid ref NY 403134
Car share: suggest 9:30am at Low Wood but I won't be there
Distance: approx 10 miles
Total ascent: around 3600ft
Grade: 3/4 (not a difficult walk under foot though quite long)
Time: I 'recced' this walk in just over 4.5 hrs but with a group it's likely to take 5.5-6 hrs.
Leader: Ruth L 07950 085070
Rob and Alex are planning to wild camp at Angle Tarn on Sunday night (weather permitting) Meet in Patterdale, park opposite the White Lion Pub in layby or carpark.
We can have a meal in the pub early about 6pm then walk up to Angle Tarn about 1 hour to wild camp. Then head back down Monday morning.
Interested? call Rob 0777 398 6512
Start: 10am at car park north of Brothers Water, grid ref NY 403134
Car share: suggest 9:30am at Low Wood but I won't be there
Distance: approx 10 miles
Total ascent: around 3600ft
Grade: 3/4 (not a difficult walk under foot though quite long)
Time: I 'recced' this walk in just over 4.5 hrs but with a group it's likely to take 5.5-6 hrs.
Leader: Ruth L 07950 085070
Rob and Alex are planning to wild camp at Angle Tarn on Sunday night (weather permitting) Meet in Patterdale, park opposite the White Lion Pub in layby or carpark.
We can have a meal in the pub early about 6pm then walk up to Angle Tarn about 1 hour to wild camp. Then head back down Monday morning.
Interested? call Rob 0777 398 6512
Saturday, 23 May 2009
Photos from Hadrian's Wall
The start
I believe there's a carving in there somewhere....
Pay attention at the front - Vicky instructs.
These are just a sample of the photos that Paul has forwarded to me. Please let me know if you'd like me to email them on - Helen T (hattie22@btopenworld.com)
23rd May - 27th May - Hadrians Wall Path
Hadrian's Wall Itinerary
Saturday 23rd May: Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford (15 miles)
Sunday 24th May: Chollerford to Once Brewed (13 miles)
Monday 25th May: Once Brewed to Backs (13 miles)
Tuesday 26th May: Banks to Carlisle (13 miles)
Wednesday 27th May: Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway (14 miles)
Due to this being half term the bunkhouse beds will get booked up early, therefore I would like to get our names down by mid January.
If you are interested in all or part of this trip, please contact me by 11th January so I can make the reservations.
Leader: Vicky mob: 07835 416262
Saturday 23rd May: Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford (15 miles)
Sunday 24th May: Chollerford to Once Brewed (13 miles)
Monday 25th May: Once Brewed to Backs (13 miles)
Tuesday 26th May: Banks to Carlisle (13 miles)
Wednesday 27th May: Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway (14 miles)
Due to this being half term the bunkhouse beds will get booked up early, therefore I would like to get our names down by mid January.
If you are interested in all or part of this trip, please contact me by 11th January so I can make the reservations.
Leader: Vicky mob: 07835 416262
Sunday, 17 May 2009
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Sun 17th May - Coledale Horseshoe
One of the classics. Starting and finishing near Braithwaite (130) just off the A66 past Keswick,including the peaks
of Grizedale Pike (791), Hopegill Head (770), Crag Hill (839) Sail (773) and Causey Pike ( 637)
Distance : Approx. 10 miles
Grade 3/4 Nothing too technical, just a fair bit of ascent up Grisedale Pike
Time : About 5/6 hours
Car Share : Meet at Low Wood Hotel, nr Ambleside 8.30am (without leader)
Walk Start : 9.30 at small car park on the left just up the hill through Braithwaite on the Winlatter road ( B5292) GR NY 226 237.
Leader: Alister 0776 1433 437
of Grizedale Pike (791), Hopegill Head (770), Crag Hill (839) Sail (773) and Causey Pike ( 637)
Distance : Approx. 10 miles
Grade 3/4 Nothing too technical, just a fair bit of ascent up Grisedale Pike
Time : About 5/6 hours
Car Share : Meet at Low Wood Hotel, nr Ambleside 8.30am (without leader)
Walk Start : 9.30 at small car park on the left just up the hill through Braithwaite on the Winlatter road ( B5292) GR NY 226 237.
Leader: Alister 0776 1433 437
Sunday, 10 May 2009
10th May - Photos from Great Dodd
Alister's photos - these are just a selection, please email hattie22@btopenworld.com and I can forward all ten.
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Sun 10th May - Great Dodd & Stybarrow Dodd
Ascent of Great Dodd (858m) & Stybarrow Dodd (846m) from Dockray. Descent via Sticks Pass, Sticks Gill & the Glencoyndale Miners Path.
Start: 10.15am Dockray (393216 OL5)
Limited car parking at southern end of village opposite telephone box. Some off road parking also available on the road from Dockray to High Row.
Car share: 9am Morrisons car park in Kendal.
Distance/Ascent: 9.5 miles/ 700m
Approx time: 5 hours
Leader: Barbara (07843 567097)
Start: 10.15am Dockray (393216 OL5)
Limited car parking at southern end of village opposite telephone box. Some off road parking also available on the road from Dockray to High Row.
Car share: 9am Morrisons car park in Kendal.
Distance/Ascent: 9.5 miles/ 700m
Approx time: 5 hours
Leader: Barbara (07843 567097)
Monday, 4 May 2009
Mon 4th May - Bank Holiday Monday walk
Starting from the carpark in Dunnerdale (grid reference SD235,995) or copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GB|SD235995&zoom=16
Walk up Harter Fell and then go down into Eskdale. From there we walk up Hardknot pass to the Roman Fort. After looking around we'll stick to the footpath and carry on to top of Hardknot pass, turn left and back into Dunnerdale via Black Hall and walk back to the cars via the River Duddon.
Start: 10:30
Distance: 6.5 miles
Total accent: 840 m
Time walking: 4 1/2 Hours
Grade: 3 (though path up Harter Fell is screeish)
No phone signal in valley so no help in navigating to carpark on day.
Leader: Matt 0787 835 2150
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GB|SD235995&zoom=16
Walk up Harter Fell and then go down into Eskdale. From there we walk up Hardknot pass to the Roman Fort. After looking around we'll stick to the footpath and carry on to top of Hardknot pass, turn left and back into Dunnerdale via Black Hall and walk back to the cars via the River Duddon.
Start: 10:30
Distance: 6.5 miles
Total accent: 840 m
Time walking: 4 1/2 Hours
Grade: 3 (though path up Harter Fell is screeish)
No phone signal in valley so no help in navigating to carpark on day.
Leader: Matt 0787 835 2150
Sunday, 3 May 2009
Sun 3rd May - Wray Castle walk
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
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
(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
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 10.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Sat 2nd May - My Fair Lady
Trip to see Esther in My Fair Lady at the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.
Esther suggests booking tickets in small groups.
For more info see http://theatrebythelake.co.uk/
Esther suggests booking tickets in small groups.
For more info see http://theatrebythelake.co.uk/
Monday, 27 April 2009
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