Arnside, Cumbria Sunday 5th September 2010

Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Leo & Jean Keenan   Distance: 8.5 miles We leave Arnside along the Promenade and then climb steadily to reach the viewpoint on top of Arnside Knott (about 160 metres). From here we descend through Arnside Knott Wood to Arnside Tower, then Middlebarrow Plain and Eaves Wood, stopping at Silverdale for lunch and toilet break. After …

Kettlewell, Yorkshire Sunday 22nd August 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock   Distance: 12 miles From Kettlewell we head out towards Providence Pot following Dowber Gill Beck and then on to Hag Dyke. We will then pick up the main path onto Great Whernside (704m, height gain from Kettlewell 500m). From here we head north along the ridge via Black Dike End where we will …

Loggerheads, North Wales Sunday 8th August 2010

Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon   Distance: 8 miles A varied walk covering woodland, riverside, quiet lanes, with some lovely views over the surrounding countryside. We start off with a walk along the Leete Path high above the River Alun, passing quarries and caves, before descending towards Cilcain (we might visit Cilcain for lunch if we feel like a …

Castleton, Derbyshire Sunday 25th July 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Mark & Julia Gibbons   Distance: 9 miles, Ascent 1050 ft This walk across riverside pastureland and the High Peak follows ancient marching roads, passing battlefields and a Roman fort. We begin with a gentle walk beside Peakshole Water and the River Noe, passing the Roman fort of Navio, to reach Brough. Touching the outskirts of …

Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire Sunday 11th July 2010

Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon   Distance: 8.5 miles Bolton Abbey – Hare Head – Lower Barden Reservoir – Barden Broad Park – Barden Bridge – River Wharfe – Bolton Abbey. A steady climb to Hare Head then downhill to Barden Bridge and a pleasant walk along the River Wharfe past the Stryd and on to Bolton Abbey. Good …

Glenridding, Lake District Sunday 27th June 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Selwyn Williams   Distance: 9 miles During a recession, everybody could do with a raise, and that’s what you can have today. Up one valley, past the old mine workings, and to the top of Raise from where you can see down through St John in the Vale to Blencathra in the distance; looking the other …

Ambleside, Lake District Sunday 13th June 2010

Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon     Distance: 8.5 miles Today we will be doing a round of Loughrigg Fell with an option to reach the trig point on top for those who would like a slightly bigger challenge. We set off along a quiet lane from Rothay Bridge, climb to Miller Brow and on to Lily Tarn for …

Keswick, Lake District Sunday 23rd May 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need   Distance: about 11 miles Catbells. 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 …

Ilkley, Yorkshire Sunday 28th March 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock     Distance: 9.5 miles Our walk today initially heads off down to the site of the Roman fort by the banks of the River Wharfe. Following the river for a short way, we wend our way through Ilkley heading west into the beautiful Heber’s Ghyll with its many bridges. We exit the Ghyll …

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Sunday 28th February 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Dag Griffiths     Distance: 12 miles First we go through the town centre to take in ‘Ruskin’s View’ and then we walk back along the Lune to Devil’s Bridge, from where we begin a figure of eight walk. After passing through the village of High Casterton we cross a dismantled railway and the site of …

Arnside, Cumbria Sunday 31st January 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jackie Gudgeon     Distance: 11 miles We leave Arnside along the promenade and then climb steadily to reach the viewpoints on top of Arnside Knott (about 160 mtrs). From there we descend through Arnside Knott Wood to Black Dyke where we pick up the Limestone Link up through Underlaid Wood for a magical moment up …