Strenuous Leader : Carole Distance : 11.00 miles Leaving Clapham along Thwaite Lane, we then start our ascent along Long Lane, passing limestone outcrops, to Sulber. From here we ascend across the fells to the summit of Ingleborough (724m, 2375ft) for hopefully great views. We now start our descent. Firstly, to Little Ingleborough then on via Gaping Gill, Trow …
Malham – 1st September 2019
Strenuous Leader: Malcolm Chamberlain Distance: 10.00 miles We head north west out of Malham on Long Lane and climb up to Fair Sleets Gate and Twin Bottom before picking up the Dales High Way at Nappa Cross. From here we have an undulating walk to Malham Tarn, where we stop for lunch …
Haworth, West Yorkshire Sunday 2nd September 2018
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Donna Callaghan Distance: 8.00 miles From the car park with toilets we will make our way out of the town towards Lower Laithe Reservoir, up to Bronte Falls then up to Top Withins, a possible stop for lunch. We will continue on a narrow path along the moorland edge. Please take care here as …
Ingleton, North Yorkshire Sunday 29th April 2018
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance : 10.00 miles Once again Carole will step in at the last minute to be leader as no one else has volunteered. She has not done a reccee but she has routes in mind and the decision will be made on the day after discussing it with the group and dependent …
Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire Sunday 29th October 2017
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Chamberlain Distance : 10.00 miles We head north west from Hebden Bridge and climb through the woods to pick up the Calderdale Way past Heptonstall – some of this section is steep and narrow but the views across the valley are worth it. After leaving Eaves Wood we are into flatter countryside, but …
Clapham, North Yorkshire Sunday 20th August 2017
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance : 9.00 miles From Clapham along Old Road, Laithbutts Lane and Henbusk Lane to Newby Cote to join the footpath to Ingleborough. We cross Newby Fell to Little Ingleborough and on to the summit of Ingleborough (723m, 2372ft) for lunch with amazing views. Now all downhill. First back to Little Ingleborough …
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Sunday 23rd April 2017
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Rowland Nock Distance : 10.00 miles We initially head out through a small sloping park to the old weaving village of Upperthong (love the name!!). We travel west skirting Digley Reservoir to Holme, following the Kirklees Way. From Holme we head up and round Brownhill Reservoir, picking up the Holme Valley Circular Way to …
Settle, North Yorkshire Sunday 26th March 2017
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Rowland Nock Distance : 10.00 miles Total climbing for the day approx 400 metres (1,300 Feet)We initially head out of Settle via Castlebergh Plantation, giving some amazing views of Settle. Heading north we then take the Pennine Bridleway to the sleepy village of Langcliffe and then continue north following the River Ribble to Stainforth …
Skipton, Yorkshire Sunday 22nd January 2017
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance : 10.50 miles A linear walk starting at East Marton (where there are no toilets). We walk 3mls on the Pennine Way to Gargrave (and toilets!!). Then north to Flasby via the Leeds/Liverpool Canal, road and paths. We cross Flasby Fell as we climb up Sharp Haw (357m, 1171ft) for cracking …
Ilkley, West Yorkshire Sunday 4th September 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: Carole Rankin Distance: 12.00 miles From CP in Ilkley we make our way to the Panorama Rocks then up Heber’s Ghyll to the Swastika Stone and along the edge of the moors to Windgate Nick (381m/1250ft). We then descend to Addingham and over the R. Wharfe. Across fields to Nesfield passing High Austby Farm, Tivoli …
Kettlewell, North Yorkshire Sunday 22nd May 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 10.0 miles Kettlewell – Old Cote Moor – Litton – Arncliffe- Kettlewell Dag has been unable to reccee the walk as he has been ill. He is better, although not fit to ramble just yet, but he has sent a map and notes of the walk he had in mind, if the …
Hawes, North Yorkshire Sunday 26th July 2015
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: Andrew Mayer Distance: approx. 12.5 miles Leaving the car park from the centre of Hawes, we turn left up a slight hill past the Wensleydale Creamery, into Gayle. We head from Gayle towards Burtersett, following the footpath heading out over farm fields. Then start the climb towards Wether Fell summit, a climb of approx. 2000 …