Strenuous Leader : Martin Distance : 10 miles plus We set off through Grassington and warm up with a short, sharp ascent on track and field. A flat road walk with strong headwinds takes us to the disused lead mines at Yarnbury. From here we have a gradual descent on grass and gravel (potential for wet boots crossing the …
Kettlewell, Yorkshire – 24th September 2023
Strenuous Leader: John Distance : 10 miles – approx. 2000 ft total ascent We head east out of Kettlewell, following the path along Dowber Gill Beck until we reach the blocked-off pothole at Providence Pot. From there we have a short steep climb to the scout hut at Hag Dyke, followed by the ascent to the summit of …
Llangollen, Denbighshire – 20th August 2023
Strenuous Leader: Carole Distance : 9 miles We leave Llangollen crossing the R. Dee and Llangollen canal and climb up to Castell Dinas Bran (320m/1050ft). Descending to Offas Dyke Path, going east and climbing up to the Panorama Mountain Walk. We then go west along the top of Trevor Rocks passing the Eglwyseg Plantation (highest point 445m/just under 1500ft) …
Bakewell, Derbyshire – 30th July 2023
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 …