RAVENSTONEDALE - SEDBERGH 24th OCT 2021

 


The weather forecast was very accurate – strong winds and intermittent heavy rain -  and on the top of the fells we got just that!

 But it didn’t stop six groups leaving the coach at Wath heading in roughly the same direction. Stuart, Mike J, Paul C and Mike B took almost  the same path up West Fell to follow the Dales High Way over Hazellgill Knott and on up to the Calf. They the crossed the Caulders and descended by various routes over Winder and into Sedbergh.

It was an excellent walk - in and out of clouds and facing strong winds. The descent through the dark bracken covered fellside into the beautiful town of Sedbergh with its pristine white houses and wet grey slate roofs was a delight.

Geoff’s group followed the Langden Beck all the way up Bowderdale to the Calf and then descended beside Cautley Spout to follow the Rawthey to Sedbergh.

The Oldhams took to the ridge along the other side of the valley, heading for Hooksey and Randygill Top, going for The Calf and then descending by White Fell and Castley Wood to Lincoln’s Inn Bridge.

Steve J wandered at will on the ridges and appeared from nowhere on the Calders.

Yvonne and Steph enjoyed the Cautley Spout area and took some beautiful pictures of the glorious autumn colours.

Helen’s group left the coach at The Cross Keys and followed Cautley Beck and the River Rawthey below the Spout to Sedbergh.

It was a very enjoyable day.

Mike B

As always – thank you to the photographers for an Album of excellent pictures. Conditions were not perfect for photography and one wet cagoule looks very much like another!       Thanks to Stuart, Mike J, Rick, Chris, Pam, Allan J, Mike B, Howie, Steve J and Geoff Yvonne.

To open the Album click here

Please note the change of walk schedule and price: 

£15 from the next walk.

 7th November Malham via Kettlewell 

 21st November Limefitt park 

 5th December is now Hebden Bridge to Haworth.

 4 week break 

 2nd January 2022 is now Ingleton 

 It is then  likely to be every 4 weeks until  things  pick up.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

GLENRIDDING via POOLEY BRIDGE 3rd MARCH 2024

Image
                                                 What a wonderful day’s walking !         What spectacular scenery and conditions !   With reports that the Kirkstone Pass was blocked by snow the route was amended so that the coach entered the valley from the Pooley Bridge end. Some groups revised their planned walks but most were just delighted to see a good depth of snow on the fells above about 1500’ and had come prepared for it, Stuart’s group was first off the coach near Pooley Bridge to commence a 12 mile walk along the eastern side of the Lake - through Howtown, Sandwick and Silver Bay with panoramic views of the snow on Helvellyn and its close neighbours. Pat and Simon’s groups started from Watermillock to visit the popular local waterfalls and then followed the newly established lake side path to Glenridding. Th...
Read more

BARBON to SEDBERGH 7th July 2024

Image
  There were four walks available this week, and three private. In fact, five of the groups followed very similar routes – but at different speeds, obviously ! Starting from Barden Park - Paul’s, Geoff’s and Stuart’s groups headed for Castle Knott and the Calf Top ridge. Following the ridge north, they turned at Combe Scar to descend by Long Bank and Brown Knott to the valley. Here they picked up the Dales Way and Pennine Journey path to Sedbergh. Approximately 12 miles.  And then the rain really started ! Meanwhile the Oldham Group had travelled south east from Barbon to cross to the Marble Steps Pot area and ascend Grargarath Fell. They followed this ridge to Great Coum and down to Dent and back to Sedbergh - demanding 17.5 miles. Two groups stared from Sedbergh itself. Pat led her group over the Settlebeck Bridge to follow the twists and turns of the River Rawthey till it joined the River Lune near the spectacular Lune Viaduct, and then back through the lanes and farm...
Read more

Broughton in Furness 23rd June 2024

Image
                                             It is not the most popular part of the Lakes District but it is exceptionally beautiful with winding lanes, paths and spectacular views. On the one side we can the sea and on the other the glorious mountains. The Oldhams were the first off the coach as early as Penny Bridge to commence a fearsome 17.5 mile trek south down the Ulverston Penninsula, to cross to Askham in Furness and then turn for Broughton. However they failed to achieve their target – they only did 17 miles! Gawthwaite was the next stop where most of the walkers left the coach. Two groups – Steph’s and Stuart’s headed south while the others – John’s, Mike J’s and Mike B’s headed north. Stuart aimed for Gunson Height ridge and followed it down to Bank House Moor. At Askham in Furness they took the Coastal Path to Kirby in Furness, Foxfield Bank and finally ...
Read more