Bowness, Cumbria – 25th February 2024

Strenuous Leader :  Paul                     Distance : 9 miles  725ft ascent Orrest Head is where in 1930, a 23 yr Alfred Wainwright first set eyes on the Lakeland fells, fell in love with them and devoted the rest of his life to getting to know them and to generously share what he found with the world. This walk, weather …

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria – 25th June 2023

Strenuous Leader:  Carole                             Distance : Approx 9 miles This varied undulating walk has less climbs and less miles than usual on account of the heat. Through Kirkby Stephen and along Croglam Lane along the Coast to Coast Walk to Greenriggs. North to Hartley Road and along the River Eden where we join the North Viaduct Round and go …

Grasmere, Cumbria – 23rd April 2023

Strenuous Leader :  John                            Distance : 9 miles We will leave the car park and Grasmere to climb Helm Crag and from there our route will take us to Gibson Knott and Moment Cragg.  We will make our way to Calf Crag and then descend into the valley for our journeys end in Grasmere.  The first part of the …

Keswick, Cumbria – 25th September 2022

WALK NOTES Strenuous: Jimmy                                                                                                     Distance : 11 miles 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 Lodore Falls. …

Kirkby Lonsdale – 24th April 2022

Moderate: Pamela                                       Distance :  8.00 miles Our walk today starts at Devil’s Bridge with an uphill climb that gets gentler as we get into the ramble, go under the disused railway, over the Roman road and out to Bindloss Farm.  Weather permitting, we will lunch on the ridge before Tuplot Wood.  We then head down into and around Casterton, the …

Kendal – 27th February 2022

Strenuous Leader : Paul                                                    Distance : 11.00 miles Helsington Barrows walk – This walk allows views of some of the most famous Lake District and surrounding area and a taste of Spring and Summer aspirations. On a good day, not guaranteed in February, you can view the Lakeland Fells, the Langdale Pikes, the Kent estuary and Morecambe Bay, but sadly …

Ambleside – 25th July 2021

Strenuous Leader : Malcolm                                                        Distance : 9.00 miles We leave the northern end of Ambleside and climb Wansfell Pike, this is the only sustained steep climb on this walk at 482m.  The views from the top are spectacular on a clear day over Loughrigg to the Old Man of Coniston and the entire length of Windermere.  From here we …

Arnside -27th October 2019

Coach Leader: David Hatchard Coach Leaves at 5.00pm Todays Walk The usual message about choosing a walk suitable for you. Please read these coach notes carefully as they will help you to decide which walk will be the most suitable for you. For the safety and enjoyment of yourself and others, please try not to join a walk which is …

Ambleside – 29th September 2019

Strenuous Leader: Paul Hogan                                          Distance: 00.00 miles No walk notes received. Moderate Leader: Peter Denton                                         Distance: 7.00 miles This is a lovely walk from Ambleside to Loughrigg Tarn, then back. We have some climbing to do so we can enjoy the fabulous scenery.  Do not forget your camera as there are loads of photo opportunities. Happy snapping People. Hope you …

Staveley, Cumbria Sunday 28th October 2018

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 …