Sat 25 Jan - Social - Kendal

Ok everyone after the madness if December I'm proposing a simple pizza and beer at the brewery in Kendal I'll be there from 7 ordering at 7:30.
Please ring me on 07878352150 so I know who's coming.
cheers Matthew

Photos from Wansfell

Dan's photos from his Wansfell walk (22 Dec):

Photos from Beacon Tarn

Dan's photos from Beacon Tarn, 15 Dec:

Photo from High Raise

One photo from Dan's High Raise walk on 1 Dec:

Photos from summer 2013

A selection of Dan's photos from last summer that I forgot to post. Better late than never:

Sun 19 Jan - Hawkshead to Tarn Hows

Start Point: Meet at 11.00am on the main car park, which is situated at the south end of Main Street in Hawkshead. There is cheaper parking (an honesty box) at Hawkshead & Esthwaite Primary School round the corner (LA22 0NT).
Description: A gentle 6 mile ramble from Hawkshead to Tarn Hows, round the tarn & back via Knipe Fold, with optional tea & cake in Hawkshead at the end.
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 3 - 3.5 hours
Grade: 1
Leader: Clair (Mobile: 07855 961619)

Sun 12 Jan - Winter Wander Above Windermere

Start Point: Windermere train station car park (££ if you park there!) (G.R.- SD 414 986) @ 11.00
Description: A gentle saunter up Orrest Head / the Dubbs Road / Longmire Road / Far Orrest / Elleray Bank.
Distance: 7.25 miles (11.7 km)
Total Ascent: 281 metres (919 ft.)
High Point: 'Top' of Dubbs Road - 275 metres (902 ft.)
Time: 3 - 4 hours
Grade: 2
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
> You MUST let Dan know you are coming by 09:00 on Sunday, at the latest. If no-one has contacted Dan by 09:00 Sunday the walk will be cancelled.

Sun 5 Jan - ?

Leader: Matt

Wed 1 Jan - New Years Day Meander and Munchies

Due to the severe weather warning, this walk has unfortunately had to be cancelled.

Thu 26 Dec - Leighton Moss & Silverdale

Start: 11am RSPB Leighton Moss visitor centre car park. Grid Ref SD478750
Car share: 10:30am Bab's house, Levens
Time: 3-4 hours
Grade: Easy

Starts with a walk through the reed beds of Leighton Moss RSPB nature reserve, then through the grounds of Leighton Hall & along the coast to Jenny Brown's Point. Then past some of Silverdale's limestone crags. Then (fingers crossed) we'll finish with a dusk starling murmuration at Leighton Moss.

Leader: Barbara 07843567097

Sun 22 Dec - Ambleside/Jenkin Crag/Wansfell

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

Since this walk is on the day after 'the shortest day of the year' can everyone bring a torch / headtorch / candle / something 'lit'

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
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237) You MUST let Dan know you are coming by 09:00 on Sunday, at the latest. If no-one has contacted Dan by 09:00 Sunday the walk will be cancelled

Sun 15 Dec - Beacon Tarn

Start Point: Brown Howe Cark Park on the A5084 (SD 290 910) at 11.00. This is a pay and display car park. Alternatively 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
Distance: 3.5 miles
Total ascent: 243 metres.
Grade: 1-2
Leader: Suzanne on 07887 942038 – evenings and weekends only

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.

Sun 8 Dec - Arnside & Silverdale

This walk begins and ends in Arnside; the first half follows the coast with views across Morecambe Bay, along to Silverdale and back over Arnside Knott. The terrain includes estuary shoreline, low cliffs, woodland, fields and lanes. Full details of the walk are in the Winter 2013 edition of Walk magazine (published by The Ramblers Association). Meet at 10.00am at the car part at SD458790 at the northern end of the Promenade. Arnside railway station is also close by.

Please text Sarah (07818 366665) for more information and/or to indicate that you plan to join us.

9 miles/4.5 hours - Moderate

Sat 7 Dec - Christmas Social

If you would like to attend the Summit Good Christmas Social on 7 December (7pm at Romneys in Kendal) please could you email your menu choices to me by 1 December, at clairelizabethdavies@hotmail.co.uk or text me on 07855961619 (see Romneys website or menu below for details)

We are planning to have a 'Secret Santa' so please bring a wrapped present for one of your Summit Good buddies. The pressies will be randomly selected from Santa's sack so no need to worry about anything specific (although walking-related or funny gifts may get the thumbs up from your walking pals). Please don't get too lavish, £5 per gift should do the job!


Romneys Christmas Menu
Festive Menu 2013

For just £15.95 per head

Starters

Apple, Celeriac and chestnut soup
or
Pork terrine with dill and bacon scone
or
Melon with a Strawberry Vodka Dressing

Mains

Turkey Breast and Cumberland Sausage Stuffing Balls served with a Cranberry Gravy
or
Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Baby Onions with pan jus
or
Salmon Fillet with Hollandaise Sauce
or
Roasted Peppers and Butternut Squash Risotto

Desserts

Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce
or
Sticky Toffee Pudding
or
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
or
Cheese Board

Sun 1 Dec - Grasmere/Easedale Tarn/High Raise/Helm Crag

Start Point: School Car Park (no charge, just an Honesty Box!) (G.R. - NY 336074) @ 10.00
Description: Grasmere / Easedale Road / Easedale Tarn / Codale Tarn / Belles Knott / Sergeant Man / High Raise / Greenup Edge / Brownrigg Moss / Calf Crag / Gibson Knott / Helm Crag / White Crag / Lancrigg / Easedale Road / back
Distance: 10 miles (16.1 km)
Total Ascent: 780 metres (2560 ft.)
High Point: High Raise - 762 metres (2500 ft.)
Time: 7 hours
Grade: 3 / 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Sun 24 Nov - Leader Needed

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

Fri 22 Nov - Pudding and Planning meeting

Just bring along a pudding & any ideas for walks & socials for the coming year.

We're short of walk leaders at the moment so if you can't make the meeting please email Babs or Suzanne with any dates & walks you can do at barbarayule@hotmail.com.

This will also be the group's AGM.

At this AGM we will be looking to appoint a new chairman and treasurer.
Please could everybody think about whether they would like to take on this role.

If anybody cannot make the meeting but would like to lead a walk or become chairman/treasurer
please could you contact Suzanne Gates:
suzanne.gates71@googlemail.com

7pm at Babs & Jeremy's house in Levens. Call or text for directions. Jeremy 07899923019 or Babs 07843567097.

Photos from Coniston

Dan's photos from absolutely ages ago. Apologies for the delay in posting:

Photos from Claife Heights

Dan's photos from last week's walk:

Sun 17 Nov - Bannerdale Horseshoe

A walk along the broad ridges neighbouring the eastern side of Blencathra, over Bowscale Fell and Bannerdale crags. Then descending White Horse Bent to cross over the River Glenderamackin, followed by a final climb to Souther Fell and return to the start.

Distance: 7 miles
Ascent: 600 m
Time: 4.5 hours
Grade: 3 (Strenuous, moderate pace)
Start: 10.30 am at Mungrisedale village hall, Grid ref: NY364302 (postcode CA11 0XR).
Directions: From the A66, turn off where it is signposted Mungrisedale, follow the road until you reach the village, parking available opposite the village hall.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Social - Kendal Mountain Festival

Date: Friday 15th November
Time: 20.30 (doors open 20.00)
Price: £12.50 each
Synopsis: The Last Great Climb tells the incredible story of Leo Houlding, Sean Leary, Jason Pickles and filmmaker Alastair Lee attempting an unclimbed route on the granite tower of Ulvetanna in Queen Maud Land, eastern Antarctica. Alone in the icy wilderness, conditions were good until the summit was in reach when, totally committed, the weather window closed and temperatures plummeted...
Ref: http://www.mountainfest.co.uk/premiers.cfm

Suggest meeting in town, at the Brewery at 7pm, or direct at the Leisure Centre just before 8pm & will let everyone make their own eating arrangements as I think we’d only be late to the film if we tried a group meal first.

If there is enough interest, I will see if I can negotiate a group discount - though as I aim to book my tickets next week I would need a quick response. It looks like it is already pretty popular hence my interest in booking early & quickly (before my hols).

Please let me know by Wednesday September 11th if you want me to try & get tickets as part of a group booking (I am booking mine on the 11th or 12th).

Please also indicate if you are happy for me to buy tickets even if there is no discount, so the seats are together.

If I do end up buying tickets, I will ask for any money due to be paid by end September please!

Thanks,
Alastair
07584 300306

Sun 10 Nov - Claife Heights and Sawrey

Start Point: meet at Ash Landing car park on the western shore of Windermere near the car ferry point for Bowness
Description: We will walk from the lake shore, skirting the village of Far Sawrey & on to Hill Top in Near Sawrey. From here we will head up a bridle way to Moss Eccles Tarn & further on to Wise Een Tarn. The walk then continues through conifer woodland with a short detour up to Claife Heights for great views of Windermere & Belle Isle. We will then return south to the ferry point through some lovely woodland & more views of the lake.
Distance: 7 miles
High Point: 270 metres (886 ft)
Time: 4 - 4.5 hours
Grade: 2
Start time: 10.00
Leader: Clair (Mobile: 07855 961619)

Sun 3 Nov - Mallerstang

Description: A walk along the whole length of the beautiful Mallerstang Valley from one end to the other. This is made possible by catching a train from Kirkby Stephen Railway Station to the start of the walk at Garsdale Railway Station. The walk passes the remains of Pendragon and Lammerside Castles and takes in a variety of landscapes: boggy moorland; fell edge; lowland valley pasture and woodland.

Start Point: Kirkby Stephen Railway Station. NY 762 067. We need to catch the 10:21 train from Platform 2 (signposted Trains to Leeds) and the group will meet on this platform. A single ticket is advertised at £3.80. There is plenty of free at parking at, and near to, Kirkby Stephen Railway Station. The train is due to arrive at Garsdale Station at 10:34, from where we will start the walk. You can meet the group at Garsdale Station, if easier.

Start Time: 10:21am train from Kirkby Stephen (10:34am from Garsdale Station).

Distance: 12.5 miles

Total Ascent: about 300 metres

Time: about 6 hours. Note that a reasonably steady walking pace (by no means fast though) will need to be maintained so that we return to the start point by dusk and hopefully in some daylight.

Grade: 3

Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019. You MUST let the leader know you are coming by 8:30am on Sunday morning at the latest. If no-one has contacted the leader by 8:30am Sunday the walk will be cancelled.

Sun 27 Oct - 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)

Sat 26 Oct - Social - Meal at the Strickland Arms

If you would llike to come along please could you contact Suzanne . Tel 07887 942038 to give an idea of numbers for booking a table.
Meeting time: 7.30
Website:http://www.ainscoughs.co.uk/Strickland-Arms/strickland-arms-home.html

Sun 20 Oct - Blencathra/Sharp Edge

Start: 10:00am at the car park in Threlkeld at grid reference NY317256
Time: 5-6 hours
Grade: 4

Steep ascent of Blencathra via Hall's Fell Ridge with some rock scrambling towards the summit. If weather conditions permit optional descent of Sharp Edge (an exposed knife edge ridge rock scrambling grade 1).

Leader: Babs 07843567097

Sun 13 Oct - Cancelled

Please note this walk has been cancelled.

Start Point: Sadgill Farm, Longsleddale (G.R. - NY 483 057 @ 09.45)
Description: At the end of the tarmac (by Sadgill Farm [195m / 640ft.]) we first head N up Longsleddale, 'avoiding' the Mosedale turnoff, to reach the Gatescarth Pass. From the top (590m / 1935ft.) we descend NW down towards Haweswater. Before reaching the car park we turn WSW (260m / 853ft.) to climb past Small Water, before veering S up onto the Nan Bield Pass. Once at the shelter on the top (630m / 2067ft.), rather than continuing down into the Kentmere Valley, we turn E & then SE to climb Harter Fell (778m / 2552ft.). Next we follow the ridge S & then SE to climb Kentmere Pike (730m / 2395ft.) then continue towards Goat Scar. The path then drops steeply S, over Shipman Knott (587m / 1925ft.) down to the Stile End Farm B.O.A.T. From there it's just a case of following the B.O.A.T. E & then N, past Sadgill Wood, back to Sadgill Farm.
Distance: 11 miles (17.7 km)
Total Ascent: 1067m (3500ft.)
High Point: Harter Fell - 778 m (2552ft.)
Time: 6 / 7 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Fri 11 Oct 2013 - Cumbria Wildlife Trust talk on Ospreys

I am going to a talk by Cumbria Wildlife Trust on Ospreys on 11/10/13, 7.30pm-9pm, Broughton-in-Furness Methodist Church, LA20 6HQ. £2.50 adults, children free. Details on Cumbria Wildlife Trust website. I know I am not the only birder in the group so thought I would put it on the site. Please let me know if you are interested as I will text the organiser to inform them we are coming.

Jen 07955390335

Sun 6 Oct - Loughrigg

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 WNW (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: 2 / 3
Leader: Suzanne - Tel 07887 942038 (evenings and weekends only)

Sun 29 Sep - Go Ape - Grizedale Forest

Any one wanting to book a place for this tree top adventure,please can I have your full amount of £30, to me by Wednesday 18th September, so that I can book our slot, as the total must be paid on booking.
I am thinking to go for around mid day, depending what spaces are available next week when I confirm booking.
Obviously every one is responsible for their own safety on the day.

Peter 07884408269.

Sun 22 Sep - Rusland Pool/Haverthwaite

Leader: Dan

Rusland Pool/ Haverthwaite area

Start time 11a.m at the big layby beside Rusland Pool pub.
Grid Ref: SD 327 842

We start at Rusland Pool pub, walk to Havertwaite, Backbarrow, Brow Edge, Village of Low Wood, along Rusland Pool river and back to the pub.

Distance: 6 miles/ 9.7k
Total ascent: 65 metres
Time: Approx 2 -3 hours and a pack up lunch inbetween!

Sun 15 Sep - Howgills - Cancelled

Message from Peter:

Having seen the weather forecast, and the really bad wind and rain heading our way, I think it is wise to cancel tomorrow walk as I don't feel comfortable leading it in those conditions. Thank you. Peter

Fri 13 Sep - Social - Kendal Torchlight Procession

The streets of Kendal play host to a procession of lights, dancing, music and vintage vehicles. Starts at 7.30 pm, however, roads in Kendal will be closed from 6.30 pm, so please allow time for travelling to the town centre.
Meet at the Rainbow Tavern on Highgate, Kendal from 7pm

Organiser: Phil (Tel: 07958 698905)

Sun 8 September - High Raise

A long walk across the quiet Martindale fells, with fine views over Haweswater, and a chance to retrace the steps of the ancient Roman road.

A steady climb on grassy paths to Pinnacle Howe, Four Stones Hill, and Low Kop, before reaching the Roman road to Red crag and High Raise. Descent via Low Raise, The Forces waterfalls and back along the lakeside edge.

Distance: 11.5 miles
Highest point: 802 m
Time: 6.5 hours
Grade: 3 (Strenuous, moderate pace)
Start: 10.00 am at Burnbanks car park, Grid ref: NY508161.
Directions: From the A6 in Shap, follow signs to Bampton until you cross the small stone bridge at Bampton Grange, then turn left (signposted Haweswater). Follow signs to Haweswater, until you reach a signpost for Burnbanks, where you turn right and follow the road until you reach the car park opposite the phone box.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Sun 1 Sep - Lancaster -"Blackberries and Cake"

Lancaster - Galgate - Conder Green - Lancaster

There are likely to be blackberries along the old railway-line part to this walk. If you would like to pick some please bring suitable bags/tins etc. Also there will be two coffee and cake opportunities on the walk, but please feel free to bring your own lunch etc if you would prefer to do that.

Start: 10:15am /GR:475601 /NHS property - please park in the very top car park up Pathfinders Drive.

This walk is flat but quite long along picturesque Lancaster Canal to Galgate where we can stop for a brew if needed. http://www.canalsidecraftcentre.com/ From there we head west, still along the canal to Condor Green where there is 'an array of bird-life', taking us to cafe number two http://www.alexbarnes1653.webspace.virginmedia.com/cafe/ where there will be cake. Tired feet can take the bus from here back to the car park (the bus leaves outside the pub 'The Stork' every 2 hours which will take you straight to the car park.)

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/PdfUploads/Timetable_39998_86,%2089%20%28Fylde%20Coast%29.pdf For those who like their crumble, the hopefully blackberry-lined old railway line will take us along the beautiful sands by the river. Turning right through Stodday along hedged country lanes, we will eventually come to the road which will lead us back to the car park.

This walk could be done in reverse if preferred.


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Distance: About 10 miles
Grade: 2 - Easy but quite long.
Please let me know if you are thinking of coming or would like any further info.
Thanks, Laura (Mob: 07950862168)

Sun 25 Aug - Coniston

Start Point: Layby, on E side of A593, to NE of Torver & Crook (G.R. SD 287 946) @ 10.00

Description: Little Arrow / follow Torver Beck / Big Hole (a disused flooded quarry with a good waterfall at the far end) / Walna Scar Road / down metalled lane / @ switchback bends take F/P (on L) / Miners Bridge / turn L up the Coppermines Valley / wide rising track on R / ignore Red Dell path on L / shortly, ignore path straight on to a quarry & bear L / follow slate path up the valley side / Hole Rake (old packhorse route) / pass tarn / good view ahead of the Fairfield Horseshoe, Seat Allen & Loughrigg / Tilberthwaite Gill / near the bottom - ignore the steps & carry on down the grassy slope to the R / walk // to the A593 / @ Far End contour above the houses / turn R up the Coppermines Valley / Miners Bridge (again) / Dixon Ground / Sun Inn (?) / follow the line of the old Coniston Railway track back to the cars

Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
Total Ascent: 578 metres (1896 ft.)
High Point: top of Hole Rake - 410 metres (1345 ft.)
Time: 6 hours
Grade: 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Sat 24 Aug - Gaping Gill

A chance to experience one of Britain's greatest natural wonders, Gaping Gill is a pothole that is the entrance to the largest underground chamber of its kind in England, with the tallest unbroken waterfall. Craven Pothole Club set up a winch every August to allow members of the public to safely descend the 322 ft on a chair into this cave.
As this is a very popular event, it is better to get there as early as possible to get a ticket, hence the early start time of 9 am.

There is a 1½ hour walk (2.5 miles, 250 m ascent) from Clapham to Gaping Gill, where we will buy our tickets (£15 per person). The waiting time is likely to be about 3 hours, and so this should give us plenty of time to walk up nearby Ingleborough (another 1.5 miles and 320 m ascent).

Please note you are likely to get wet during the descent, so please bring waterproof clothing! Safety helmets are provided, but you may bring your own torch if you wish.

Start: 9.00 am on Church Avenue, Clapham (parking on roadside) , Grid ref: SD746692 (postcode LA2 8EA).
Directions: Clapham village is about 11 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale on the A65. Take the B6480 into the village, then turn left immediately after crossing the bridge.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

Tue 20 Aug - Evening Walk - Brownthwaite Fell From Kirkby Lonsdale

Brownthwaite Fell From Kirkby Lonsdale. Tuesday 20th August 2013.

A Nice mid week challenge with amazing views of the Lune Valley.
Starting from The famous Devils Bridge at Kirkby Lonsdale,Its a free parking area, the first entrance after by passing the town on your left hand side (if your coming from the Kendal direction), by the public toilets. OL2 Yorkshire Dale,Southern&Western areas (615-783) nearest post code is LA6 2DE.

Start time; 6.30pm
Distance; aprox 8Km or 5 miles.
Time: 2.5 hours
Highest point; Brownthwaite 421 metres.
Leader; Peter 07884408269 If you would like any more infomation please contact me.

Sat 17 Aug - Cross Bay Walk - Cancelled

Cedric Robinson has cancelled the cross bay walk due to unsafe conditions.

Sun 11 Aug - Maize Maze

Do you like puzzles? Why not combine it with a walk by doing the ultimate in 3-dimensional problem solving at the Lakeland Maize Maze!
This should be a fun day out, and depending on how good you are at mazes, will take about 2 hours to go round. There are indoor and outdoor picnic areas if you are bringing food with you. There is also the Farm park with all sorts of animals including alpacas, goats and horses.

Tickets cost £6.95 for adults (or £5.95 for children aged 2-15).

Starting time: 11.00 am at Lakeland Maze Farm Park, Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, LA8 0JH
Directions: From A591/A590 Roundabout
Turn towards Sedgwick, then stay on road through village until you go under the canal bridge, then take second right at Carex Farm and stay on this road until you go under a railway bridge, and farm entrance is on the right.

Tel: Phil (07958 698905), please let me know if you are coming.