Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Chamberlain Distance : 11.50 miles This walk takes 5 hours and climbs 480 m or 1500 ft and the first climb is steep – please bring plenty of water.We head northwest out of Coniston on the Cumbria Way through Back Guards Wood to Yewdale. From here we start to climb, through Harry Guards …
Pooley Bridge, Lake District Sunday 27th April 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 12.5 miles, 20 km Height gain for the day 400 metres. We initially head off along the beautiful banks of Ullswater to Waterside House. We then meander along the slightly higher footpaths to the pier near Howtown. From here we ascend Hallin Fell to have lunch and enjoy the spectacular views of …
Ambleside, Lake District Sunday 27th October 2013
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need Distance: about 10 miles First port of call is Skelghyll Wood which will bring us up to Skelsick Scar, followed by Jenkin Crag – nice viewing point here. We then make our way over to the hundreds for a little flirt. From here Wansfell and Wansfell Pike open up in front of …
Ambleside, Lake District Sunday 24th March 2013
Today’s Walks These walks were cancelled because of bad weather conditions – ice and extensive snowdrifts. Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need Distance: about 10 miles First port of call is Skelghyll Wood which will bring us up to Skelsick Scar, followed by Jenkin Crag – nice viewing point here. We then make our way over to the hundreds for …
Hawkshead, Lake District Sunday 27th May 2012
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock & Andrew Mayer Disance: 10 miles We will leave the picturesque village of Hawkshead via the church, heading towards Hawkshead Hill and on to Tarn Hows. Here we will have a brunch stop to enjoy the scene.We then head off to Skelwith stopping again at Hollin Bank to take in the views. Wending …
Coniston, Lake District Sunday 31st July 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need Distance: This walk is a circuit of fells. What this walk lacks in miles, it makes us for in strenuous – the Old Man has still got a good kick. Make sure you bring plenty of water with you if weather is hot.We make our way out of the village past the Sun …
Glenridding, Lake District Sunday 27th June 2010
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Selwyn Williams Distance: 9 miles During a recession, everybody could do with a raise, and that’s what you can have today. Up one valley, past the old mine workings, and to the top of Raise from where you can see down through St John in the Vale to Blencathra in the distance; looking the other …
Ambleside, Lake District Sunday 13th June 2010
Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon Distance: 8.5 miles Today we will be doing a round of Loughrigg Fell with an option to reach the trig point on top for those who would like a slightly bigger challenge. We set off along a quiet lane from Rothay Bridge, climb to Miller Brow and on to Lily Tarn for …
Keswick, Lake District Sunday 23rd May 2010
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need Distance: about 11 miles Catbells. 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 …