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 …
Keswick, Cumbria Sunday 25th June 2017
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Chamberlain Distance : 9.00 miles We will leave the coach park near Booths supermarket to walk to the Theatre by the Lake car park, head through Cockshot Wood and across the B5289. There is then a steep ascent of 100m to the view point at Castlehead Wood which will give us panoramic views …
Sedbergh, Cumbria Sunday 31st May 2017
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance : 9.50 miles Good pace required, a steep climb at the beginning then mainly flat.From the car park we make our way via Castlehaw to the Dales High Way and climb up into the Howgills to the highest point of the walk (500m, 1640’). Then we walk along the ridge to …
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Sunday 25th September 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Donna Callaghan Distance : 9.80 miles Along tracks, fields, marsh, a short walk on road, gates and a few stiles. It could be wet underfoot.We start with our back to Devil’s Bridge, up past the caravan park, under the disused railway line and then onto Wandales Lane. Next we turn onto Bridleway Fell Road. …
Glenridding, Cumbria Sunday 31st July 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 10.0 miles This classic mountain day out involves the ascent of St Sunday Crag (841m or 2700ft) giving spectacular views of the surrounding area including Helvellyn. Please do bear in mind the height gain of over 2000ft involved before joining the walk. We initially head west along the side of Glenridding Beck …
Cartmel, Cumbria Sunday 28th February 2016
Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader: No leader today It is a do-it-yourself job today. An O/S map will be available Moderate/leisurely Leaders : Margaret Black & Steve Balenski Distance : 6.5 miles This is a level walk to start with setting out across the racecourse and a well-defined footpath, part of which is the Cistercian Way. It then follows …
Delamere, Chesire Sunday 29th November 2015
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leaders: Andrew Mayer Distance: approx. 11.5 miles On exitting the car park at the visitor centre at Delamere Forest, we follow the road down on the right hand side approx. 200 metres before entering the forest trail. We then head towards Manley Common climbing slightly at Manley hill, before leaving the forest onto Manley common. We …
Sedbergh, Cumbria Sunday 21st March 2015
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader : Carole Rankin Distance : 9.50 miles Good pace required, a steep climb at the beginning then mainly flat.From the car park we make our way via Castlehaw to the Dales High Way and climb up into the Howgills to the highest point of the walk (500m, 1640’). Then we walk along the ridge to …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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. …