Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need Distance: approx. 10 miles We begin our walk by making our way up to and thru Brandt wood, then a little long up Nevis One. From here we make our way to Stubbins Estate. We then make our way to the River Irwell and the Irwell Sculpture Trail from where we make our …
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 …
Barrowford, Lancashire Sunday 4th January 2015
NB. The public conveniences at Barrowford have also been closed so once again we will travel on the M65 and will call in at Blackburn services for a quick comfort stop. The toilets are still open at Barley apparently so there might be the opportunity to use them there if your walk passes that way. Many thanks to Selwyn and …
Waddington, Lancashire Sunday 30th November 2014
NB. Pendle council has closed public conveniences including those at Waddington, with local businesses such as cafes and pubs being encouraged to make provision instead. The only cafe in Waddington has very limited facilities, and the pubs will not be open when we arrive, so instead, we will be travelling to Waddington along the M65 and will call in at …
Llangollen, North Wales Sunday 26th October 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Steve Budd Distance: approx. 11.5 miles Today we are going to the end of the world or more precise, Worlds End. This is a walk I enjoyed and I hope you do too. We leave Llangollen and head north towards Castell Dinas Bran. This is the first of two climbs of the day, you can …
Chipping, Lancashire Sunday 28th September 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Carole Rankin & Jimmy Need Distance: approx. 11 miles From Chipping we walk NW to Foot Fell and then climb Parlick (1417ft) and along the ridge to the cairn at Fair Snape Fell (1673ft) for hopefully amazing views. This is the main climb finished. We then cross the Saddle Fell and descend down to Saddle …
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 …
Eyam, Peak District Sunday 27th July 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Andrew Mayer Distance: approx. 14 miles On leaving the car park next to Eyam museum, we headed down through the village towards ‘Stoney Midddleton’ (approx. 1 mile). From there we headed towards Calver along some local roads towards the river. From here we followed the river towards Baslow. (so far fairly flat ground, conditions dry). …
Oswestry, Shropshire Sunday 29th June 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 13 miles From the town centre we head south to the River Morda on a footpath skirting the town’s cemetery. Following the river along footpaths and lanes in a westerly direction we eventually reach Offa’s Dyke Path. Heading north on the path we pass through Candy Wood and, after a continuous but …
Buxton, Derbyshire Sunday 1st June 2014
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Steve Budd Distance: About 12 miles moderate We start the walk from the Cat & Fiddle. From there we have a short walk to the summit of Shining Tor, the highest point in Cheshire at 559 m (1834 ft) with great views. We then make our way over Cats Tor and on to Pym Chair- …
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 …
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 …