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 …
Colwyn Bay, North Wales Sunday 30th March 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Andrew Mayer Distance: 13 miles Starting from the car and coach park at Eirias Park we head out of the park entrance, crossing the main road, and up the public footpath. Climbing sharply with views of Colwyn Bay behind us heading towards Pen-trefelin with views towards Snowdonia. Continuing onwards towards Pen-trefelin, walking across a mixture …
Todmorden, West Yorkshire Sunday 23rd February 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Steve Budd Distance: 10.25 miles Moderate/Hard A circular walk up to Stoodley Pike. Starting from the car park we walk east along the Rochdale Canal for about 1.5 miles, then turn south and start a steady climb up to Stoodley Pike. The last part of this climb is quite steep (but not a scramble). Once …
Saltaire, West Yorkshire Sunday 26th January 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Chris Connor Distance: 11 miles, height 394m A walk of many contrasts. We set off from Saltaire along the Leeds – Liverpool canal to Bingley. We then start the climb up past the moss lined walls and woodland of Altars Lane to climb to the intriguingly named ‘Druid’s Altar’. After a moment to take in …
Kendal, Cumbria Sunday 24th January 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: Andrew Mayer Distance: approx. 11.0 miles We head out of Kendal, towards Oxenholme railway station on the public footpath, heading towards New Hutton. After approx. 1.5 to 2 hours we stop for lunch. We then return to Kendal via fields and public footpaths. Total walk time about 5 hours, distance approx. 11 miles Moderate/leisurely Leaders: …
Loggerheads, North Wales Sunday 5th January 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Andrew Mayer Distance: 8.5 – 9 miles Leaving Loggerheads car park we head out along the river bank towards Devil’s Gorge. Crossing the river we slowly climb up towards Moel Famau. Working our way round til we reach the top (Jubilee Tower) – 554m/1800ft) where we stop for lunch. From the top we set off …
Beeston (Chesire Workshop), Chesire Sunday 24th November 2013
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 16 km – approx 10 miles We head out north along the Sandstone Trail towards Beeston, passing between Beeston and Peckforton castles. Trending round to the south we then head to the Peckforton Hills via Willis’s Wood. From here we are back on the Sandstone Trail heading up through the ancient sweet …
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 …
Staveley, Cumbria Sunday 29th September 2013
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need & Carole Rankin Distance: approx. 10 miles From Staveley we make our way through the woods of the Craggy Plantation, turn NE and go cross country to Side House via Littlewood Farm and Frost Hole. We then climb up to Potter Tarn and make our way across Potter Fell to Gurnal Dubs. …
Hathersage, Derbyshire Sunday 1st September 2013
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 11.2 miles Highest Point 458 metres, total ascent 550 metres. The objective today is a walk along Stanage Edge. From Hathersage we ascend steadily north on paths to Brookfield Manor and Green House before swinging east, then north again to join Stanage Edge. Next we walk along the edge in a …
Llanberis, North Wales Sunday 28th July 2013
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Steve Budd Distance: approx. 8.5 miles From Llanberis we head out north westerly to Maen-llwyd-isaf, from here to Bwlch y groes (disused quarry) then turning south and up onto Moel Eilio (about 3 miles) our first summit of the day. Then continuing on to Foel Gron, second summit. And finally onto Foel Goch (third …
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Sunday 30th June 2013
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Andew Mayer Distance: approx. 10 miles We leave Kirkby Stephen via Frank’s Bridge heading to Hartley quarries and over Hartleys Fell. We climb up to Nine Standards Rigg (cairns) at a height of 662 metres on a well stoned path. We descend to Ladthwaite and onto Nateby from where we walk along the River …