Strenuous Leader: Malcolm Distance : 10 miles We will head east out of Bakewell crossing the Monsal Trail with a steep short climb through Manners Wood. We will cross Calton Pastures before heading north to the charming village of Edensor where we will pause for lunch before picking up the Derwent Valley Heritage Way with views of Chatsworth House. …
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria – 25th June 2023
Strenuous Leader: Carole Distance : Approx 9 miles This varied undulating walk has less climbs and less miles than usual on account of the heat. Through Kirkby Stephen and along Croglam Lane along the Coast to Coast Walk to Greenriggs. North to Hartley Road and along the River Eden where we join the North Viaduct Round and go …
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire – 21st May 2023
Strenuous Leader : Distance : 10 miles As there is no official walks leader for this walk maps and ideas will be discussed with those on the walk and a route will be pulled together on the day. Moderate Leader: Peter Distance : 5 miles Although this is a bit light on miles I …
Grasmere, Cumbria – 23rd April 2023
Strenuous Leader : John Distance : 9 miles We will leave the car park and Grasmere to climb Helm Crag and from there our route will take us to Gibson Knott and Moment Cragg. We will make our way to Calf Crag and then descend into the valley for our journeys end in Grasmere. The first part of the …
Chipping, Lancashire – 26th March 2023
Strenuous Leader : Carole Distance : 9 miles From Chipping we make our way to the base of Parlick passing the Mill Pond and crossing Chipping Brook and fields en route. Then we climb Parlick (1417ft/432m) and carry on up to the summit of Fair Snape Fell (1673ft/510m) for hopefully cracking views. That’s the climbing done. From …
Saltaire, West Yorkshire – 26th February 2023
Strenuous Leader : Yvonne Distance : 10 miles From Saltaire we follow the tow path west along the canal until we cross the River Aire, from here we head up through Shipley Glen and woods heading North to meet the Dales Way Link. Then we join the Millennium Way and skirt around Pennythorn Hill (there is an opportunity …
Ribchester, Lancashire – 29th January 2023
Strenuous Leader : Martin Distance : 11 miles Leaving Ribchester we head north passing the Roman Catholic Church and Alms houses, gradually climbing to Duddle Hill and on towards Huntingdon Hall. One final climb awaits, crossing fields to a track and passing a farm. Then a challenging woodland decent crossing a brook before some open farmland. then …
Delamere, Cheshire – 27th November 2022
Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Distance : 10 miles Lucky dip on today’s walk. We’ve got a map and some rough ideas!! We will cover parts of the Delamere Way and Sandstone Trail. Moderate Leader: David Distance : 7 miles We start off walking through part of the forest and then go through Primrosehill Wood …
Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire – 30th October 2022
Strenuous Leader : Mal Distance : 10.5 miles We start our walk along the canal before turning northwest to climb through Eaves Wood below Heptonstall. After leaving the woods we are into flatter countryside, but a bit muddy, as we head west to join the Pennine Way at Lower Pilling. We stay on the Pennine Way until the …
Keswick, Cumbria – 25th September 2022
WALK NOTES Strenuous: Jimmy Distance : 11 miles We leave Keswick and make our way to the small village of Portinscale. From here we make our way to today’s objective – Catbells, a gradual climb of about 1241 ft 5 ins. We then descend from here and pass through Manesty Wood and cross the marshes to Lodore Falls. …
Hawes, North Yorkshire – 21st August 2022
WALK NOTES Strenuous: Malcolm Distance : 10 miles We head south west out of Hawes on the Pennine Way, through Gayle and cross the fields towards Gaudy Lane. We have a steady climb of 250m to the top of Ten End, offering good views of Sleddale and the Ure Valley, before gently descending to Spillian Green via the Cam Road …
Ilam, Derbyshire – 31st July 2022
WALK NOTES Strenuous: Carole & John Distance : 10 miles Leaving Ilam Hall we start with a twiddle along R. Manifold and make our way back to Ilam, then we climb over Bunsters Hill to Ilam Tops, through Dovedale Wood to check out Ilam Rock, along Hall Dale and across fields to Milldale for another opportunity for an ice-cream from …