Sun 25 Sep - Corney Fell/Dunnerdale

Start Point: Lay-by on LHS of road (between Duddon Bridge & Corney Fell) where Duddon Hall is on RHS (G.R. SD 192 895) @ 11.00
Description: Beckstones / Logan Beck Bridge / Ulpha Park / Frith Hall / Ulpha Mill / Rainsbarrow Wood / Ulpha / Stonegarth Wood / Middle Park / Beckfoot
Distance: 6.25 miles (10.1 km)
Total Ascent: 210 metres (689 ft.)
High Point: Ulpha Park - 185 metres (607 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 1 - 2
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Sun 18 Sep - Great Gable

Sod it weathers going to be nice so gonna try and do Great Gable again

Ascend Green Gable via Sourmilk gill. Go across Windy Gap, up Great Gable, back down to the stretcher box and down across Stockley bridge back to the cars.

Start - 10:30 am at Seathwaite (turn off from the Honister rd) meet by the gate where road ends.

Accent - 930m

Distance - 10km

Time - 5.5 hours

Leader: Matt 07878352150

ps phone if you want to arrange car sharing from kendal

August Photos

Some photos from various walks in August:

Sun 11 Sep - Claife Heights and Latterbarrow

Forecast isn't looking hugely promising at this stage so I think I'll just go for a low level walk taking in a couple of Wainwright Outlying Fells. I had planned to do something big but I'd rather go for something which isn't weather dependant.

Start Point: Car Park in Hawkshead at 10am
Length: 11 miles - 6 hours walking?
Description: Hawkshead - Latterbarrow - Wray Castle - Windermere lakeshore path - Claife Heights - Near Sawrey - Esthwaite Water
Leader: Ruth P(07891 186774)

Photos from Latterbarrow

Phil's photos from today's walk:

9th Sept - Kendal torchlight parade

Kendal torchlight parade this friday,
if you want to watch it meet at the brewery by the clock at 7:30
Leader (sort of) Matthew mobile: 07878352150

Sun 4 Sep 2011 - Leader needed

If you are able to lead a walk today, please email Tom with the details.

Sat 3 Sep - Social - Mintfest

Mintfest social: meet at 8pm at entrance to Maude's Meadow park (Noble's rest) Kendal (near the Premier Inn and the library)

For more details please see Mintfest website:
http://lakesalive.org/our-events/mintfest-2011/ or contact Charlotte.

Sun 28th Aug - Coniston Range (Avoiding the Old Man's tourists!)

Start Point: Coniston's main P & D car park, next to the T.I.C. (G.R. - SD 303 975) @ 10.00
Description: Coniston village / Coppermines / Levers Water / Swirl Hawse / Prison Band / Swirl How / Goat's Hawse / Goat's Water / Walna Scar Road / Sun Hotel (?)
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 860 metres (2820 ft.)
High Point: Cairn / Path junction above Black Crag - 796 metres ( 2611 ft.)
Time: 6 hours
Grade: 3 / 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Sun 21 Aug - Howgills

A good challenging walk in a lovely part of the Howgills with great views over the town and over to the surrounding Yorkshire dales and Cumbrian Fells (weather permitting) a nice change to the Lake district and a lot quieter A steep climb out of the town on well marked out paths of loose stone/gravel. Heading up to Scoolbank, Arant Haw, The Calf (highest point of the day) then dropping down the other side we head around the valley side, then as a extra treat a steepish walk back up and over Winder then we follow the main path back down the other side back down in to Sedbergh.

Starting time: 10.00am
Starting point: Sedbergh, at the the end of the main street go on Long lane below Westwood books, parking on the roadside (free parking). Grid reference 662-921 OS map Howgill fells & Upper Eden Valley. OL19.
Walking time: 6 hours.
Distance: 12 miles.
Highest Point: 676 metres (The Calf)
Grade: 3/4
Leader: Peter 07884408269.

Sun 14 Aug 2011 - Whin Rigg and Illgill Head

Route: Irton Pike, along the ridge to Whin Rigg and Illgill Head, then down to Burnmoor Tarn, and back via Miterdale.
Start: 1000 at the car park at Irton Pike on the left of the road from as you head from Santon Bridge to Eskdale Green, NY122012. Click here for a map.
Distance: Approx 11 miles, total ascent approx 600 metres.
Leader: Tom (07884 493081)

Sun 7 Aug - Lord's Seat and Whinlatter

Route: A visit to a quiet unfrequented area in the centre of the Lakes with views towards Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite and Grisedale Pike. Steep ascent to Barf, then easy walking along a grassy ridgeline to Lord's Seat, Broom Fell, and another short ascent through woodland to Whinlatter and return through Whinlatter Forest, with a stop for tea and cakes at the Visitor Centre.
Distance: 9 miles
Time: 5 hours + breaks
Grade: 3
Start: 10.00, Powter How car park (free) at NY220265, about 1 mile north of Thornthwaite
Leader: Claire D 07511259791

Sat 6 Aug - Bike Ride - Eskdale - Cancelled

Cancelled

Sun 31 July - Kentmere Horseshoe

Start - Kentmere church  (456041) at 9:30

Distance - 12 - 13 miles

Ascent - 1136 metres

Grade -  4 / 5

Time - 5 - 7 hours

Description - A hilly and strenuous walk but very rewarding. Weather looks good too! Shipman Knotts, Kentmere Pike, Harter Fell, Mardale Ill Bell, Froswick, Ill Bell ..... Back to Church.

Clare A - 07729021534
 

Sun 24 July - Cross Bay Walk

Can everyone who is doing the cross bay walk please email me (Claire) about transport arrangements. If you want to do it but haven't entered please do so as soon as poss as we need to organise car shuffles.

Thanks Claire 07511259791 claireduncan@rocketmail.com


Join us for the famous Cross Bay Walk with Cedric Robinson and the Bay Search and Rescue.

The walk is approximately 8 miles - for more information and booking see
http://www.baysearchandrescue.org.uk/cross-bay-walk/

PLEASE BOOK YOURSELVES ON INDIVIDUALLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
The cost is £10 for the charity so you can raise this in sponsorship.

Photos from Helvellyn

Phil's photos from his walk yesterday:

And some more photos from Dan:

Sat 23 July - Helvellyn

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 to Birkhouse Moor, to reach the top at 718m. 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)

Photos from Black Fell/Tarn Hows

Photos from Alister's diverted Wetherlam walk last Sunday:

Sun 17 Jul - Wetherlam, Swirl How, Great and Little Carrs and Wet Side Edge

Start: Low Tilberthwaite car park@ 9.30 Grid ref. NY 306 009 Turn sharp right off the A593 Ambleside to Coniston road about 1.5 miles before Coniston (second right after High Yewdale farm) Sign posted Tilberthwaite.
Length: 8.5 miles
Total Ascent: 900+ metres
Duration: About 6 hours
Grade: 3/4 fairly strenuous at times and involving a bit of scrambling up Wetherlam Edge. If bad weather an alternative lower level walk will be done instead.
Contact: Alister 0776 1433 437

Photo from Kirkby Lonsdale

Paul's photo from yesterday evening's walk

Photos from Stony Cove Pike

Dan's photos from the walk on Sunday

Tue 12 Jul - Evening walk around Kirkby Lonsdale

Start: Meet 7pm at Devil's Bridge (SD 618 782) - plenty of free parking.
Description: Walk across the fields to Sellet Mill trig point and then down into Whittington before joining the rive Lune and returning to Kirkby for a refreshing drink.
Distance: Approx 5 km
Time: Approx 2 hours
Leader: Vicky (07835 416262)

Sun 10 July - Stony Cove Pike, Troutbeck Valley & Wansfell

This is a reasonably long, but very varied, walk that starts with an ascent from the Kirkstone Pass , via St Raven’s Edge, to Stony Cove Pike. A steep descent from here leads into the tranquil and gentle surroundings of the Troutbeck Valley which we follow to Troutbeck village. Another climb is required to Wansfell and Baystones and from there we drop down to the track that parallels, and eventually joins, The Struggle. A section of road returns us to The Kirkstone Inn and refreshments ahoy!

Distance: 12.25 miles
Time: about 8 hours
Ascent: 740 metres
Terrain: pretty much every type of terrain found in the fells: steep ascents and descents on rough ground in the high fells, valley bog with no footpaths, but also well-defined stone tracks and paths in some places. Bon voyage!
Start: Kirkstone Pass Inn car park NGR: NY 401 081 @ 9:30am
Contact: Jeremy 07899 923019

Photos from Eden Valley

Dan's photos from yesterday's Eden Valley walk

Sun 3 July - Eden Valley - Kirkby Stephen to “Giants Graves” & Smardale Fell

Distance: Approx 9 miles
Grade: 2
Start: Meet at supermarket end of Morrisons car park, Kendal, for car share at 9.30 or at free car park on Silver Street, Kirkby Stephen (next to Secondary school) at 10.15.
Description: This is a technically straightforward walk across meadow, old railway line and fell, very scenic with lots of variety and great views. Leaving Kirkby Stephen we cross fields to intersect with the disused Tebay branch line, now Greenriggs Nature Reserve. Follow the line to Smardale Hall and then rejoin as it becomes Smardale Gill nature reserve passing under a viaduct of the Settle- Carlisle line. We leave the old railway line to climb toward Smardale Fell passing the “Giants Graves” (prehistoric burial mounds). A gentle climb over the open fell before descending back across fields into Kirkby Stephen in time for refreshments in the town.
Contact: Lucy 07929125587

Sat 2 Jul - Bike Ride - Around Bampton & Askam

A loop on quiet lanes and with fine open scenery from Askam to Bampton Grange and back to Askam.
Lunch stop half way at the Crown & Mitre Inn in Bampton Grange.

Start 11am Askam Village car park (NY513237)
Distance: 9 miles (a short one as I know some of you are busy later in the day)
Level: Easy

Organised by Linda (07717 313073)

Photos from Hadrian's Wall

Dan's photos from yesterday's Hadrian's Wall walk.

Photo from Glaramara

Dan's one photo from Emma's Glaramara walk:

Sun 26 Jun - Hadrian's Wall

A varied circular route taking in the most beautiful part (in my opinion) of the Hadrians Wall Path as well as the Pennine Way. We will start by heading west to Cawfield Crags, before heading north east to admire the craggy north face of the wall. Once we meet the Pennine Way it will take us back to the wall just west of Housesteads Fort. The route will take us past the famous “Robin Hoods Tree” (Sycamore Gap).

Start: 11am Steel Rigg car park Grid Reference: NY 751 676 (OS Outdoor Leisure 43). 30 minutes from M6 Junction 43 Carlisle. Take the A69 east to Greenhead and the A6318 Military Road signed Chollerford to Once Brewed. At the Youth Hostel turn left and head up the hill until you reach the Steel Rigg car park on the right. Parking £3 for the day.
Car share from Carlisle at 10am - call leader to arrange.

Walk time 5.5 - 6 hours
Distance 12 miles
Highest Point 345m
Grade 2-3 (undulating but 3 due to distance)
Please bring plenty to eat and drink as well as clothes for all weathers as the terrain can be quite harsh. If the weather is really bad we will have the opportunity to cut the walk down in length.

Opportunity for drink afterwards at the Twice Brewed Inn.

Leader: Linda (07717 313073)

Sat 25 Jun - Social in Carlisle

I have booked a table for 12 people at 7pm at Alexandros Greek Restaurant on Warwick Road in Carlisle. I have been there a few times before and it's really nice. The restaurant require us to pre-order so i have provided a link to their website below:
http://www.thegreek.co.uk

If you would like to come along please let me know asap on 07717 313073 or drop me an email on linda_jackson80@hotmail.com along with your menu choices. This booking cannot be increased (due to a another large party being booked in that night) so these places will be given on a first come first served basis.

Photos from Kentmere

Some photos from last week's Kentmere walk: