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 …
Skipton – 23rd January 2022
WALKS TODAY Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Distance : 9.00 miles We head north west out of Skipton on the road to Stirton and then head up Bog Lane past Tarn House Farm. We leave the road and pick up the Dales High Way to ascend Sharp Haw – if the weather is kind to us we should get some …
West Kirby – 28th November 2021
Strenuous Leader : Carole Distance : 10.00 miles Starting on the Wirral Way to Ashton Park, then over Caldy Hill and through Stapledon Woods to reach the Newton Grange Trail. On to Royden Park via Frankby Mere, then we cross Thurstaston Common. We descend to the coast via the Dungeon and return to West Kirby along the beach (if the …
Holmfirth – 31st October 2021
Strenuous Leader : Carole Distance : 11.00 miles We leave Holmfirth via Victoria Park and Back Lane to join the HVC Walk (Holme Valley Circular) through Upperthong and on to Digley Reservoir. We then join the Kirklees Way to Brownhill Reservoir and carry on along the HVC to White Gate Road. Cross country, on lanes and footpaths returning to …
Clapham – 26th September 2021
Strenuous Leader : Carole Distance : 11.00 miles Leaving Clapham along Thwaite Lane, we then start our ascent along Long Lane, passing limestone outcrops, to Sulber. From here we ascend across the fells to the summit of Ingleborough (724m, 2375ft) for hopefully great views. We now start our descent. Firstly, to Little Ingleborough then on via Gaping Gill, Trow …
Buxton – 22nd August 2021
Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Distance : 10.00 miles We head south out of Buxton through the woodland of the country park to the car park at Grinlow. We then head west to Axe Edge Moor before dropping down to Derbyshire Bridge where we stop for lunch. We take the road through Goyt’s Moss towards Errwood Reservoir before crossing Wild Moor …
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 …
Beeston – 23rd February 2020
Strenuous Leader: Paul Hogan Distance: 9.00 miles From Beeston Castle this walk follows the Sandstone Trail around another even older castle, Peckforton, and on to the summit of Bulkeley Hill offering great views as far as Shropshire and the Staffordshire Hills. Then scenic lanes and field paths lead us back to Beeston. Leisurely Leader: Dave Hatchard Distance: 6.00 miles From …
Todmorden – 19th January 2020
Strenuous Leader: No leader at present Distance: 10.00 miles A map and previous notes will be available. Leisurely Leader: Peter Denton Distance: 7.00 miles …
Styal – 24th November 2019
Strenuous Leader: Carole Rankin Distance: 10.00 miles Rob is unable to walk today so Carole is stepping in and following the notes below. We head north from Styal Country Park crossing fields and Styal Golf Club towards the village of Handforth. From Handforth Station we take footpaths to walk through the farmland to the east and south of Handforth …
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 …