Southport Fell Walking Club

  At the last moment a walk was arranged for the final Sunday in December which was left vacant after the earlier reshuffle of the walk calendar. The venue chosen was Settle – always a popular choice. On the day, the weather was perfect. Five walks were planned, and at different times and at different speeds each group managed to include most of the honey pots of the area. Stainforth and the Catrigg Force Attermire Scar and Jubilee Cave Scaleber Bridge and Force Scale Haw Force Hebden The rivers, the waterfalls falls and the atmospheric views across the fells were outstanding. The season was celebrated in one or two local pubs, and a good day was had by all. Special thanks to Ele and Stuart who masterminded and enabled the walk.                       Thank you to the photographers who have excelled themselves this week. I know some views and groups are duplicated but all photos well deserve a viewing. I...

PLEASE NOTE  A WALK HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR SUNDAY  19 th DECEMBER 2021.  THE VENUE IS SETTLE. If you wish to go on this walk  please ring Stuart as soon as possible to book a place. Usual times & pickup places - and fare £15 Hebden Bridge to Haworth          5 th December 2021 It was an early start from Hebden Bridge as three groups headed up the infamous cobbled path from the centre of the town to the open Wadsworth -   Haworth moors. The Oldhams had already left the coach many miles previously to start their 16 miles trail across Entwhistle Moor, Bouldswoth Hill and Little Wolf   Stones before descending cheerfully in to the town. Stuart’s group followed the traditional route past Hardcastle Crags, Walshaw Dean reservoirs, Withins and down by Bronte Falls to Haworth. Geoff and Mike’s group set off for Heptonstall to follow the river to Walshaw and approach the reservoirs from the Pennine Highway - a...