Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance: 10.00 miles This is an undulating walk with good views. From Staveley thro Craggy Plantation then NE cross country via Littlewood Farm and Frost Hole to Side House. We then climb to Potter Tarn and cross Potter Fell to Gurnal Dubs. At Birk Rigg we go south to join the Dales …
Elterwater, Cumbria Sunday 29th July 2018
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Jimmy Need Distance : 10.00 miles We make our way from Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge via the Cumbria Way. If we have some rain we may see the waterfalls. From here we make our way to Loughrigg Tarn followed by Red Bank which should be a lovely spot for lunch.Then we go to Grasmere …
Hawkshead, Cumbria Sunday 24th September 2017
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin & David Yates Distance : 10.00 miles From the CP in Hawkshead we go along B5285 then across fields, footpaths and Loanthwaite Lane to climb Latterbarrow (245m, 803ft). Next along forest paths to climb High Blind How, the highest point on Claife Heights (270m, 886ft). Then in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter …
Keswick, Cumbria Sunday 25th June 2017
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Chamberlain Distance : 9.00 miles We will leave the coach park near Booths supermarket to walk to the Theatre by the Lake car park, head through Cockshot Wood and across the B5289. There is then a steep ascent of 100m to the view point at Castlehead Wood which will give us panoramic views …
Sedbergh, Cumbria Sunday 31st May 2017
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance : 9.50 miles Good pace required, a steep climb at the beginning then mainly flat.From the car park we make our way via Castlehaw to the Dales High Way and climb up into the Howgills to the highest point of the walk (500m, 1640’). Then we walk along the ridge to …
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Sunday 25th September 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Donna Callaghan Distance : 9.80 miles Along tracks, fields, marsh, a short walk on road, gates and a few stiles. It could be wet underfoot.We start with our back to Devil’s Bridge, up past the caravan park, under the disused railway line and then onto Wandales Lane. Next we turn onto Bridleway Fell Road. …
Glenridding, Cumbria Sunday 31st July 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 10.0 miles This classic mountain day out involves the ascent of St Sunday Crag (841m or 2700ft) giving spectacular views of the surrounding area including Helvellyn. Please do bear in mind the height gain of over 2000ft involved before joining the walk. We initially head west along the side of Glenridding Beck …
Cartmel, Cumbria Sunday 28th February 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: No leader today It is a do-it-yourself job today. An O/S map will be available Moderate/leisurely Leaders : Margaret Black & Steve Balenski Distance : 6.5 miles This is a level walk to start with setting out across the racecourse and a well-defined footpath, part of which is the Cistercian Way. It then follows …
Delamere, Chesire Sunday 29th November 2015
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leaders: Andrew Mayer Distance: approx. 11.5 miles On exitting the car park at the visitor centre at Delamere Forest, we follow the road down on the right hand side approx. 200 metres before entering the forest trail. We then head towards Manley Common climbing slightly at Manley hill, before leaving the forest onto Manley common. We …
Sedbergh, Cumbria Sunday 21st March 2015
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance : 9.50 miles Good pace required, a steep climb at the beginning then mainly flat.From the car park we make our way via Castlehaw to the Dales High Way and climb up into the Howgills to the highest point of the walk (500m, 1640’). Then we walk along the ridge to …
Arnside, Cumbria Sunday 25th January 2015
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: approx. 12.5 miles We will initially trend south over Arnside Knott to Arnside Tower, enjoying glorious views of Morecambe Bay. We then head towards the railway line, circumnavigating both Middlebarrow and Eaves Woods to arrive at the iconic “Pepper Pot” for lunch and again enjoy the views. Well! With a name like …
Appleby, Cumbria Sunday 31st August 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Chris Connor Distance: approx. 12 miles The strenuous walk starts from the beautiful village of Dufton. If you wish to do this walk then alight the coach here. This is one of the Northern Pennines Classic walks. We begin by taking the Pennine Way past Bow Hall and towards Peeping Hill. We continue pass up …