SEDBERGH 11th Nov 2019



Can you see the ten walkers going up the path beside Cautley Gill?  (Geoff's photo)
In sad contrast to the desperate flooding elsewhere, the Fell Walkers enjoyed an idyllic autumn day’s walking. There were eight groups out on the fells.

The Oldhams left the coach just beyond Kirby Lonsdale to access the Brownthwaite - Barbon – Middleton fells. The ‘promise’ of just 15 miles was later 'reduced' to 17?
Stuart and Mike’s groups headed for Barbon Park. Stuart started up Devil’s Crag, crossed Calf Top and descended by Long Bank and Holme Fell. Over the whole day they saw one man and his dog, and two deer.

From Barbondale Wood, Mike’s group commenced a meandering trail of paths and lanes below Middleton Fell, with diversions to see the Roman Milestone and follow the Roman Road beside the Lune, and ending up on Holme Fell.

The five remaining groups left the coach Sedbergh. Paul C led his group north-west up How Gill Lane to follow the winding route over Swarth Greaves and Bram Rigg to The Calf. With time to spare on their way back they included Winder in their list.

John G led his group up Settlebeck Gill and Arant Haw, heading for the grandly called Great and Little Dummacks. They then descended by Fawcette Bank Rigg and the very SteepCock Brow.

Geoff took his group over Arant Haw to check the Cautley Spout. After all the rain it was a spectacular display. They then followed the River Rawthey and Pennine Journey down to Sedbergh.

Anne and Helen followed the Dales Way and the River Dee towards Dent returning via Catholes.

Marcia’s group started straight up Winder with the assurance that afterwards it would be flat and probably and muddy. It was, but the highlights of their walk were the recently restored Lune Valley Viaducts - striking monuments of the railway architecture of the day.

At 11.00am parties stood in the silence of reverent remembrance.
All groups returned to Sedbergh very pleased with a most enjoyable day’s walking.
Account Mike B

The photographers have enjoyed themselves on such a beautiful day and we have an excellent album, thanks to the skills of Howie, Stuart, Mike B, David S, Paul, Ian, Mike K, Geoff, Steve, Anne, Marcia, Rick Mike J and Leslie.
To open the Album click here

Christmas Walk  8th DecemberThere are just a few seats available for the 

Christmas Walk and Meal on the 8th December.

Book as soon as you can. Ring or email Mike Birkby 01704 568861 or mikebirkby@talktalk.net

Today…

Sunday 24th November 2019 – Grasmere
5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 though Ambleside and on to Grasmere. Park in Grasmere.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Next Walks:

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.

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.

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