Walk
Program
expected to be easy
expected to be moderate
expected to be challenging
Saturday 8th
Glasson Dock and Lancaster Canal spur
6 miles
Lairgill 9:30am
The first June walk is on Saturday 8th, and covers 6 miles around Glasson Dock and the Lancaster Canal spur. The leaders are Alison Kinder and Colin Stroud and the walk starts from the car park at Conder Green – the one listed on Google Maps as: “Conder Green Picnic Site and Car Park”
Walking back from the car park we pass the Stork pub, cross a minor road then along field paths to reach Parkside Farm. Dropping down to Forerigg Wood we reach the Lancaster Canal towpath and follow this to Glasson Marina. Crossing the road, we walk up to the sea wall then follow the route of the old railway track back to the start.. Back to June calendar
On Friday 14th, Mary Taylor takes us on a 7 mile ramble which starts from the car park at Chapel-le-Dale Church. There is a quiet lane behind the church which we follow towards Ellerbeck and turn left at the signpost on to Scales Moor. Walking along Scales Moor we eventually reach the waterfalls walk path and eventually turn left down to Oddies Lane which will lead us back to the start.Back to June calendar
Keasden Church is the start point for our first summers evening stroll on Wednesday 19th, it covers 5 miles and is led by Kate Butcher. Walking first to Turnerford its then uphill to The Heigh and, after crossing fields to West Borranhead, its down to the road leading to Hammon Head and Clapham Woods Farmhouse. Finally, we return to the church via Reeby’s Farm. This is an easy ramble with only some short and gentle uphills. This walk is not considered suitable for dogs.
This walk was created by Kate Rowe, but the leader on the day will be Kate Butcher. Back to June calendar
The last June walk is on Thursday 27th. This is 10 mile “challenging” hike around Malham Tarn and the Monks Road and the leader is Sandra Craggs. Free Parking is at Malham Tarn from where we explore the paths around Great Close Hill and Middle House before encountering a rarely seen limestone pavement. Picking up the Monks Road we continue along Yew Cogar Scar eventually reaching a point just above Arncliffe. Retracing our route, with slight variations, we return to Malham Tarn by the far side of Great Close and the edge of the Tarn. Back to June calendar
Saturday 6th sees our first 8 mile Kirkby Stephen ramble led by Terri Kwiecinska. Starting from Christian Head free car park (Kirkby Stephen) we pick up the Pennine Journey path along the River Eden to Winton and across fields towards Cote Garth. Its then along a disused railway line above Hartley and across the viaducts to reach Stenkrith Bridge via the poetry stones. We return to the start crossing Frank’s Bridge and by the church. Back to July calendar
The July evening walk, led by Valerie Eccles and Mary Pickstone, is on Thursday 11th. This 3.5 mile stroll starts from Hutton Roof village, from where we climb quickly to Hutton Roof Crags (a site of special scientific interest known for its limestone pavement). At the walks highest point there are extensive views of the Lakeland fells and Bowland moors and as we descend back, the views continue with the Howgills and Ingleborough dominating the skyline. If it’s a nice evening, bring a snack and we can pause at the top to take in the panorama.Back to July calendar
David Longton has an mile walk for us on Wednesday 17th. Please note that the route has been slightly revised:
We park on the free village car park in Rathmell then head up Helsley Lane to Whelp Stone Lodge and on to Welp Stone Crag where weather permitting, we have extensive views over the Ribble Valley one side and the Hodder Valley, including Gisburn Forest the other. We retrace our footsteps for some distance then take the footpath to Higher, Middle and Lower Brayshaw then onto Higher Road to Long Gill on past Boostagill to Layhead Farm then it is down Back Lane to the road through the village to the car park. This will reduce the distance from 9 to 8 miles. Back to July calendar
The 5 mile Kentmere walk is on Tuesday 23rd and led by Don Cartledge. Parking is on Maggs Howe camping site at Kentmere from where we walk past the village church along a good track which leads past the old slate quarries to eventually reach the reservoir. We return alongside the eastern side of the River Kent. Please note that despite the mountainous backdrop, this walk includes no inclines of any significance.Back to July calendar
Wednesday 31st
Ravenstonedale / Newbiggin-on-Lune
6.5 miles
Lairgill 9:30am
Finally, on Wednesday 31st, Alison Kinder and Colin Stroud take us on a 6.5 mile ramble round Ravenstonedale. The start is from outside St. Oswolds church, Ravenstonedale, from where we head to Town Head Farm, High Greenside and on to Beckstones Farm. Eventually we reach Newbiggin, where we soon head for Smardale by Browner and join the route of the former Stainmore Railway as far as the Smardalegill viaduct. We walk down to reach the river which we follow back to the start.Back to July calendar
The first walk on Thursday 8th. is led by Bryn and Sandra Craggs and covers 8.5 miles. Parking is at Settle Station where we travel by train to Horton in Ribblesdale. From the station we follow the road and village paths to reach Brackenbottom and continue to Dub Cote and the Pennine Journey path at the base of Pen-y-ghent. Climbing to join Long Lane we head towards Helwith Bridge but turn off onto Moor Head Lane and the Ribble Way down to Stainforth. Then it’s on to Stainforth Scar, Lower Winskill and Langcliffe and back down to Settle. This walk has some significant ascents along the way. Back to August calendar
Friday 16th. sees a 7 mile ramble around Cunswick and Scout Scar. George Sheridan is the leader and, for parking, take the Underbarrow road from Kendal centre to the top of the hill on the right and park by the radio station access track. Initially we walk along Cunswick Scar then it’s downhill to Cunswick Hall and along Gamblemire Lane to Tully Thwaite House. We return to the start via Scout Scar and the mushroom indicator shelter. Back to August calendar
Please note a slightly early start: Susan Badley takes us on a 10 mile walk around Spark Bridge and the Leven estuary on Wednesday 21st. The walk starts at Lane Ends (beside the crossroad where the A590 bypasses Haverthwaite, about 3 miles beyond Newby Bridge) and staying north of the road we cross Rusland Pool making our way to Spark Bridge via Tottlebank. Then it’s across the Greenodd-Coniston road to arrive at Penny Bridge and down to the footbridge over the River Leven. The return is mostly level on a former railway line and raised riverbank.Back to August calendar
Finally, on Saturday 31st, there is a 7 mile walk in the Howgills led by Valerie Eccles and Mary Pickstone. Starting from Sedbergh, there is a stiff climb up Winder Fell but the ascent eases to a stroll on the summit with super views of the Lakes, Dales and Morecambe Bay. After an equally steep descent we reach the River Rawthey and return to Sedbergh via the school grounds, playing fields and an unusual summer house known as the pepperpot.Back to August calendar
The first walk this month, on Wednesday 4th, is a 7.5 mile ramble over Giggleswick Scar led by Peter Lennard. Starting from Giggleswick we head up through Lord’s Wood to reach the top of the Scar at Schoolboy’s Tower. It’s then along the Scar heading north to Feizor Thwaite where a sharp turn brings us to Stackhouse and back to the start. This walk includes a steep climb and terrain that may be slippery when wet. Back to September calendar
Mary and Kate Taylor lead a 7 mile walk around Waddington on Friday 13th. Starting in the village, we walk past the alms houses and along the road to a footpath which leads to West Bradford. Taking a right then a left, we continue alongside the Ribble to Grindleton and then along the road for a short distance as far as Lane Side. Here we turn right towards White Hall and follow the footpath past Lowcocks, Bucks and Cuttock Clough farms as far as Mill Farm and then take a path back to the start. Back to September calendar
Plesae note the slightly early start: The Coniston walk on Thursday 19th is led by Rick Clapham and covers 8 miles. Starting from the School Room car park in Torver (£3 honestly box), there is a gradual climb to Ash Gill Beck and a traverse heading up to Torver Bridge. The route continues to the summit of the Old Man (2635 ft) and returns via Walna Scar Road, Torver Beck and back to the cars. Back to September calendar
Finally, on Tuesday 24th, Kate Rowe takes us on an 8 mile ramble around Chapel-le-Dale. Parking is at Chapel-le-Dale Church (donation) from where we take the uphill path past Ellerbeck and Winterscales and, on reaching the railway, head south to Ribblehead. Turning right on the road we pass the old quarry and follow tracks passing the ancient Viking settlement to reach Douk Cave, then its downhill back to the start. After the initial uphill walk from the church, there are no other steep sections. Back to September calendar
Thursday 3rd
Sell Gill Holes from Horton in Ribblesdale
6.75 miles
Lairgill 9:30am
The first October walk, on Thursday 3rd, is led by Alison Kinder and Colin Stroud and covers 6.75 miles from Horton in Ribblesdale. Parking is at the National Car Park (by the conveniences) from where we head for the Crown Hotel and Harber Scar Lane then along part of the Pennine and Ribble Ways as far as Sell Gill Holes. Here we turn left to take a green way and join a long level path, with good views over Upper Ribblesdale, to eventually reach a wallside track which leads to the Old Ing access road. Turning right we reach the high point of the walk then descend to the Settle-Langstrothdale packhorse route, on to New Houses Farm and back to Horton. Back to October calendar
On Saturday 12th there is a 6.5 mile walk covering Briggflatts and Millthrop. Terri Kwiecinska is the leader with parking on the A683 out of Sedbergh before the Garsdale Road junction. Walking back towards the town we pass the churchyard and school playing fields to reach a path to Birks. It’s then onto Brigflatts Quaker Meeting House, the disused railway and a riverside track where we cross the Rawthey at the mill. Soon we are crossing a golf course to reach Dent Foot before climbing from Rash to Millthrop and back to the start. Back to October calendar
There’s an 8 mile walk starting from Appersett on Friday 18th led by Mary Taylor. From Appersett we cross two bridges and follow a field path which leads steeply up to the Pennine Way. Here we turn left and take a path to Cotterdale where we follow the River Cotter downstream and then head right, up another steep incline over Cotter End. Reaching Thwaite Bridge, across the Ure, we cross the road and join a path round Mossdale Head which takes us back to the cars.Back to October calendar
Wednesday 23rd
Heughscar Hill & Bonscale Pike (High Street ridge)
8.5 miles
Lairgill 9:30am
On Wednesday 23rd, there is a moderately challenging 8.5 mile Heughscar Hill walk led by Ed Badley. After parking near the Cop Stone (by the side of the dead-end road from Helton to Heltondale), we make our way across Helton Common to the top of Heughscar Hill where we enjoy the views of Ullswater and Helvellyn. Dropping down to reach Cockpit, there follows a steep climb up Arthur’s Pike and on to Bonscale Pike with grand views to the foot of Ullswater. The return is via the shoulder of Arthur’s Pike then back to the Cockpit and the start.Back to October calendar
Finally, on Tuesday 29th, we have a 7 mile ramble around Staveley woodlands with Rick Clapham leading. Details of the walk are not yet available so please check the website nearer the walk date.Back to October calendar