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LLANBERIS - 11th October 2026

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 Photo: by Geoff Thirty-one walkers took on the challenges of Wales on an absolutely glorious day. They had a brilliant day in Snowdonia, with sunshine throughout, stunning views all round and for those negotiating Crib Goch for the first time, some scary and breathtaking views. A good journey saw all members disembarking at Llanberis at 10.50am, to begin a variety of walks. Keith’s group left the coach in Llanberis with the sun shining brightly and barely a cloud in the sky. With a 16 mile walk and 4,600 ft ascent planned the group were mentally prepared for the challenge. The walk began by taking the Snowdonian Slate trail over the mountains and into Nant Y Betws Valley where a local almost put stop to the plans by telling the group the path was closed. Thankfully he couldn't keep a straight face for long and the walk continued. With breathtaking scenery all around, the group began the ascent of Mynydd Mawr. From the top, the whole of Anglesey was in view, as well as the Snow...
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DOLGELLAU WEEKEND - 2nd / 5th October 2026

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 Photo: by Paul C Members of Southport Fell Walking Club enjoyed a long and lovely weekend at Dolserau Hall, an HF property near Dolgellau. Enjoying unseasonally fine weather on the Saturday Paul C, Chris, Pam B & Steph managed to take their fair share of beautiful photos. On arrival on the Friday Paul C took a small group round the Torrent Walk - a short walk of an hour up one side of a tumbling stream and down the other, and back for a cream tea after checking in. Then on Saturday they took advantage of the weather forecast to tackle Cadair Idris, the highest mountain in the area, via the Pony Path. The weather could not have been better, warm, sunny and no wind. They could have done without the ewe on the summit trying to get into everyone's lunch packs though. On the descent they decided to take advantage of the clear conditions to branch west to Craig-las for spectacular views of Barmouth, across Cardigan Bay to the Llyn peninsular, and of southern Snowdonia. O...
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AMBLESIDE - 27th September 2026

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 Photo: by Jason Forty walkers made the trip to the Lakes on a soggy Sunday. The degree of 'unpleasantness' suffered by them at times was dependent to a large degree on the routes that they took. The higher they went the wetter and windier it was. The lower, the more bearable! But at the end of the day, they all enjoyed another opportunity of seeing the Lake District at it's most challenging. Keith’s group left the coach at Ambleside to complete the Fairfield horseshoe. The drizzle which they began the walk in, left little hope for the weather ahead.   The group managed to reach the top of Low Pike without reaching cloud but it wasn't long before visibility dropped and the rain began. Up until Dove Crag the wind and rain was behind the group pushing them upwards, but as they turned at the top of the bowl it began blasting them from the side and after Fairfield it was full in the face. The weather was described by one member as similar to being on a spin cycle in a washi...
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CONISTON VIA AMBLESIDE - 13th September 2026

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 Photo: by Laura Well what a day it turned out to be? After an ominous and overcast sky with light drizzle at the motorway services, the clouds slowly cleared as the 37 fellwalkers headed west to Windermere, and the first two groups disembarked in warm sunshine, which held out the whole day. After a late start, but with the weather looking promising, Geoff’s group set off for their first fells Man Scar and Holme Fell, and the first of the day’s Birketts. They then headed north towards Low Fell which was a very scenic but tough and boggy walk. After lunch they carried on and ticked off another 9 Birketts which were more accessible, finishing at the Black Bull in Coniston for a well-deserved pint. An enjoyable but tough walk with great views that was enjoyed by all. Mike B’s group set off from a busy Skelwith Bridge to explore the network of paths from Stang End to Tilberthwaite and Hodge Close. It was a delightful mix of grand original woodland. After pausing to watch the anti...
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HAWES - 30th August 2026

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 Photo: by Pam T What a great day for walking with 37 members of the SFWC making the trip from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Hawes. Most of them were lucky and stayed dry, with a few catching a light shower towards the end of the day. At least the coach journey was uneventful (compared to recent trips) although those who were beginning walks from Hawes didn't begin until after 11 am due to the distance. But no-one complained after a wonderful day walking the Yorkshire Dales. For Geoff’s group, after a late start at Hawes and the weather looking promising, they set off to Appersett Viaduct then Cotter Force Waterfall which looked very inviting in the by then warm and sunny day. They were very tempted to go in for a swim but declined as they had no towels. Next stop was the Green Dragon pub for an excellent Sunday roast and were surprised to find it was still sunny when they came out to set off to Hardraw Force waterfall. Then a leisurely walk back to Hawes for an ice cream and a ...
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LANGDALE - 16th August 2026

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Photo: by Gareth A healthy total of 43 SFWC members undertook the trip to the Langdales and were rewarded with another largely dry day, to maintain the current run of fabulous summer walks. An impressive 11 walks were organised including four private’s, with a spectacular set of photos the result. Geoff’s group followed a great route taking in Bowfell, Crinkle Crags & Cold Pike. AND birketts galore for most of them, visiting White Stones (just Paula), Shelter Crags, Gunson Knott, 4th Crinkle, 3rd Crinkle & 1st Crinkle. Pike O Blisco was omitted as visiting the pub seemed to be in order. They ascended via The Band up to Bowfell (omitting the slab due to poor weather) & could see little until approaching Crinkle Crags (again weather forced a bypass of the bad step). Cold Pike and the descent offered better conditions. The 6 of them completed about 10 miles and 3600ft. Martin’s walk matched the walk description, “a pleasant stroll through a lovely valley”.  As they started...
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KESWICK VIA THE A66 - 2nd August 2026

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 Photo: by Darren The days outing began fine as usual with the promise of a great sunny day ahead. But things started to go awry on leaving the motorway and heading west on the A66, when poor Gerry our gallant driver, began experiencing engine problems with the coach unable to exceed 30 mph. The fault appeared to be engine / gearbox management related. So the tried and tested method of stopping the coach, switching everything off and starting it up again, seemed to rectify the problem, only for it to then recur. The first two drop offs, near Mungrisdale and at Threlkeld took place, the coach rejoining the A66 to continue to Keswick, where it completely stopped! Gerry, consulting with Howard Fraser, nursed the coach into Keswick. A replacement coach was driven up by Howard himself, luggage swapped over whilst we were all enjoying our walks, and the vehicle limped to one of Howard's fellow coach operators in Penrith. Howard, bless him then opted to get a train back home! Br...
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