GRASMERE 24th November 2019


It was a murky day - but not wet, nor windy nor cold, just very cloudy.
At the first sight of Windermere, Huw and Steve headed for the front of the coach to start their regular discursive walk to Grasmere.

At Ambleside Rugby Club Anne and Helen’s group left the coach to commence their familiar route along the Rothay and into Rydal and Grasmere.

Shortly afterwards Geoff’s group headed for a speedy Fairfield round trip.

At Rydal, Alan and Edwina ascended the steep slope of Nab Scar for a panoramic view of Grasmere and then on to Great Rigg to descend to Grasmere by Stone Arthur.

The Oldhams also left at Rydal to follow their 11 mile loop from Loughrigg to Blea Rigg and Easedale Tarn.
The remaining six groups left the coach at Grasmere.
Steph and Frances returned to Ambleside along the Terrace and then back along the Corpse Route.

Marcia ascended to Alcock Tarn; from here they made a pilgrimage visit to the Caves to feed the ice- bound fish and eventually along the Terrace to Grasmere.
Paul and Bob were the first ones of the day to ascend Helm Crag to follow the ridge to Codale Head, but judiciously avoided Sergeant Man and return by Far Easedale.

Mike, Norman and Martin ascended Helm Crag, and in and out of the clouds along the ridge they decided at Moment Crag to descend into Greenburn instead of Easedale and made a leisurely return to Grasmere.

Stuart’s group made a head-on ascent of Tarn Crag, disappearing into the cloud and then swinging round to follow the Gibson Knott to Helm Crag Ridge.

John's group loyally trudged straight up Steel Fell, crossed no-man’s land to Gibson Knott and then followed the same Helm Crag ridge back to Grasmere.

The only shadow of the day was that one member felt severely unwell on the summit of Fairfield. The group managed to slowly descend without assistance, but were met by an ambulance on the road side, from where he was eventually moved to Kendal hospital. We hear that he is currently undergoing tests. 
We wish him a speedy recovery.

Account Mike B

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You may notice that some of the photographs are repeated. I have realised that by inserting captions on the slides the image is sometimes reduced. In no way did I want to detract from the quality of these beautiful images. Thanks to Anne, Geoff, Steve, Alan, Howie, Marcia, Mike J, Rick, Mike B, Mike K and Stuart.

SOUTHPORT  FELL WALKING  CLUB

Today…

Sunday 8th December 2019 Gargrave (Meal)
4.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to Colne, A56/A59 to the Skipton roundabout, A65 to Gargrave. Park in Gargrave. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65. The coach will leave Gargrave at 4 pm to drive to the Calf’s Head for the Christmas meal at 5 pm.

Next Walks:

Sunday 22nd December 2019 – Newbiggin via Orton
5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 38, A685 to Newbiggin, back along the A685 and then the B6261 to Orton. Park in Orton. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 5th January 2020 – Aber to Conwy
5.00 p.m. departure


Coach routes and parking to be confirmed.


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