Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: approx 12 miles This is a semi urban walk, wihich takes in some of the fascinating industrial archaeological sites of Ironbridge. Our walk starts due east by the south bank of the River Severn following the Severn Way along the old railway track as far as Coalport Bridge. Crossing the River Severn …
Hawkshead, Lake District Sunday 27th May 2012
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock & Andrew Mayer Disance: 10 miles We will leave the picturesque village of Hawkshead via the church, heading towards Hawkshead Hill and on to Tarn Hows. Here we will have a brunch stop to enjoy the scene.We then head off to Skelwith stopping again at Hollin Bank to take in the views. Wending …
Malham, Yorkshire 29th April 2012
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jackie Gudgeon Distance: About 9 miles We leave Malham to follow the stream to Janets Fosse and Gordale Bridge. Up and over to the top of Malham Cove where we follow the Pennine Way along the dry valley of Watlowes to reach Malham Tarn. Then by bridleway and tracks to Nappa Cross from where we …
Haworth, West Yorkshire Sunday 25th March 2012
Today’s Walks There are no toilets where the coach will park today, so please be sure to identify your walk leader before leaving the coach park as he/she will have already decided where the group will use toilets and will have incorporated this in their walk. Please do not wander off from the coach, but remain with your walk group …
Kendal, Cumbria Sunday 26th February 2012
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 12 miles From the K-Village we make our way to the footpath to Helsfell Nab, skirting the golf course and crossing the A591 via a footbridge. On reaching Cunswick Scar we pass through woods heading for Capplerigg en route to picking up the bridle path to Lindreth Brow (lunch stop). Next objective …
Ribchester, Lancashire Sunday 29th January 2012
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Selwyn Williams Distance: Approx. 9 miles We set off from the village to the River Ribble and follow the bank on the opposite side to the Ribble Way, later crossing over by secure method of a bridge (no stepping stones here). Up to Hurst Green (toilet stop available), passing to the left of Stoneyhurst College …
Downham, Lancashire Sunday 27th November 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock Distance: 11 miles We head out southeast from the lovely village of Downham, wending our way to the summit of Pendle Hill for some outstanding views (hopefully!) of the surrounding area. Please bear in mind that this is a height gain of over 400 metres.With the really strenuous part of the walk over, …
Settle, Yorkshire Sunday 30th October 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 11 miles Total Ascent 473m, Maximum Height 395m.We head firstly in an easterly direction to Attermire Scar before heading north to pass Victoria Cave and Cowside to reach Westside House. Next objective is heading west to Cattrigg and Stainforth. Weather permitting lunch will be taken by the beck before reaching Stainforth. From …
Hartington, Peak Disctrict Sunday 25th September 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock & Joy Mellor Distance: 11.5 miles This Dales Delight takes in five beautiful Peak District Dales.From Hartington we head south into Beresford Dale, associated with the famous angler Izaak Walton who published ‘The Compleat Angler’ in 1676. Continuing south we can have lunch under the boughs of a beautiful tree in the picturesque …
Clapham, Yorkshire Sunday 21st August 2011
Today’ s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths Distance: 12 miles Total Ascent 690m. The first part of the walk takes us to the summit of Ingleborough (720m) via the Ingleborough Show Cave, Trow Gill and Gaping Gill. That’s the major climb over! We then head over Simon Fell which, weather permitting, affords excellent views of the Ribblehead Viaduct, Whernside …
Coniston, Lake District Sunday 31st July 2011
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need Distance: This walk is a circuit of fells. What this walk lacks in miles, it makes us for in strenuous – the Old Man has still got a good kick. Make sure you bring plenty of water with you if weather is hot.We make our way out of the village past the Sun …
Bakewell, Derbyshire Sunday 10th July 2011
Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon Distance: 9 miles From Uppermill we follow the Huddersfield Narrows Canal for about a mile to reach the Brownhills Visitor Centre where there are toilets. We then climb by lane, track and moorland to reach the Pots & Pans War Memorial, giving us panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. We then …