STAVELEY 1st March 2020

What an interesting venue - more often used as an end-point for walks from Garnett Bridge. But it was well explored by nine groups heading in each direction.

Marcia and Stuart led their parties west, into the teeth of gale-force wind heading for the mushroom shelter on the summit of Scout Scar. It was a long wet trail across flooded fields and paths. From the ‘shelter’ on the Scar both groups headed north to Cunswick Scar and to East Plumgarths and then to Burnside. 

Here the routes diverged. Marcia’s group followed the Dales Way along the river to return to Staveley, while Stuart’s group headed off north east to Potter Fell and Gurnal Dubs. A final round of 14 miles.

Steph and Frances followed a similar route to the Scars and they returned by the more direct routes of Rather Heath and Ashes Lane.

The rest of the groups commenced from Staveley.
Paul's group headed for Grasgarth on the slopes of Hugill Fell. They crossed fell over Mickle Moss and descended to Kentmere Hall, then they returned to Staveley by following the Hollin Howe ridge above the Kentmere valley.

The Oldhams set off in a similar direction but included the Sallows. On their return they explored the awesome crags of Rowan Tree and Scale Knotts and then descended to the head of the valley.

Steve J reversed much of the previous two routes but found the strength of wind on Garburn Pass quite hazardous.

Geoff’s party quickly sped up the valley, At Saw Mill Cottage they headed up the fell side to Sour Howes and Sallows. Here they were confronted by strong winds and a persistently friendly flock of sheep. Quite undaunted they returned to Staveley by Hugill Fell.

Mike's party followed the road up the western side of the valley and crossed the river at Browfoot to continue up to Kentmere village. A very enjoyable walk.

Helen led her group up to Elphinhome and then on to Staveley Head contouring above the road all the way up to Kentmere village. They returned by Browfoot Lane.

On the fell sides there was a gale force wind but it was not too severe in the valley. Brief periods of bright sunshine and drifts of snowdrops made it a very enjoyable day’s walking.

Mike B

Thank you to the regular photographers for their quality contributions:

Dawn, Howie, Marcia, Mike J, Rick, Stuart, Leslie, Ian, Katie, Geoff and Mike B.

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Next Walks:

Sunday 15^th March 2020 – Coniston via Lakes

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 past Windermere to Ambleside, A593 to Coniston. Park in Coniston.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 29^th March 2020 – Glenridding via A6

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 40, A66 westbound, A5091 through Dockray, A592 to Glenridding. Park in Glenridding. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services. The coach will return via the A592, going along Ullswater and past Pooley Bridge to the A66 then on to junction 40.

Sunday 12^th April 2020 – Buckden

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to junction 7, via A6185/A678 to the A680, A671 to roundabout N of Whalley, A59 to the Skipton roundabout, B6265 to Grassington, B6160 through Kettlewell to Buckden. Park in Buckden. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.