GLENRIDDING 26th September 2021

 Glenridding 26th Sept 2021


Photo from Rick

By the time the coach had reached the top of the Kirkstone we knew that some groups were going to get wet.

At the Kirkstone Inn, Paul and Stuart’s parties left the coach and headed into wet and windy conditions. Paul led off up the threatening Red Screes to follow the Bakestone, Dove and Hart Crags Ridge. In the thick mist they located the Hartsop Ridge and with some relief descended to Bridge End and so to Glenridding.

In similar conditions, Stuart headed in the opposite direction up St Raven Edge for Stoney Cove Pike. They followed the Thornthwaite Crag - High Street circuit round to the Knott and Angle Tarns and finally Bordale.

Mike’s group were next off the coach at Sykeside. They crossed the valley to ascend Dovedale passing the lovely waterfalls. Beyond the falls they tackled the steep fellside to reach the Hartsop Ridge. It was a strenuous challenge but was finally achieved! Later they were overtaken by Paul’s group who were heading down for Bridge End.

The Oldham’s objective of the day was to tidy up a few outlying Wainwrights on the north eastern side of Ullswater that Claire had not yet ticked off..a modest 13 miles and 3,700’.

To their surprise they passed Ian’s party as they ascended Bordale. Ian and Gerry’s group were heading for Place Fell, and crossed High Dodd and Sleet Fells on their way down to the Lakeside Path.

Also on the eastern side were Pat’s group who had started at Hartsop - heading up to Boredale Hause and over to Beda Fell. They then dropped down to Sandwick Bay and back along the Lakeside Path.

Anne and Graham walked from Bridge End over to Patterdale, over to Lanty’s Tarn – looking like a hippo mud bath - and then over to Glenridding.

Steve J made frustrating forays into both Patterdale and Glenridding and returned relatively satisfied.

Those who avoided the higher peaks certainly enjoyed the milder conditions, but all had a good day’s walking.

Mike 

Thank you to the photographers who took such a range of photos, sometimes in very  unfavourable conditions : Mike C, Stuart, Allan J, Mike B, Howie, Chris, Rick, Elaine and Ian.

To view the Album click  here

Here are some SFWC dates for your diary:

AGM      7.30  Wed 27th October 2021. 

                        Holy Trinity Church Hall, Houghton Street, Southport

Christmas Dinner Walk      5th December 2021    Settle Walk

Next Walks

Sunday 10th October 2021 – Dolwyddelan to Capel Curig

6.00 p.m. departure

 M57 south, Mersey Gateway Bridge, M56, A55 westbound to junction 19, A470 to Dolwyddelan, A470 back to Betws-y-Coed then A5 to Capel Curig. Return on the A5 to park in Betws-y-Coed. The coach will leave Betws-y-coed at 5.45 p.m. to pick up at Capel Curig around 6 p.m. Morning coffee stop at Chester services, M56.

Sunday 24th October 2021 – Ravenstonedale to Sedbergh

5.30 p.m. departure


orthbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 38, A685 to Ravenstonedale, A683 to Sedbergh. Park in Sedbergh. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 7th November 2021 – Kettlewell to Malham

*** Note 1st 5.00 p.m. departure ***

 

Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to Colne, A56/A59 to the Skipton roundabout, B6265/B6160 to Kettlewell. Return via B6160/B6265 to Skipton, A65 westbound through Gargrave, minor roads through Airton and Kirkby Malham to Malham. Park in Malham. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65


Photo by Elaine

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