BRAITHWAITE to KESWICK 29th July 2022

 


Braithwaite 31st July 2022

The weather was beautiful and it was like a Bank Holiday on the fells and in Keswick.

Paul and Eve’s group were first off the coach at the ‘White Horse’ Scales to follow the river Glenderamackin to Threlkeld and Keswick.

From Braithwaite two groups, one led by Mike J and the other by Pat and Steph headed for the popular Cat Bells. After they had recovered from the surprising steepness of this ‘little’ fell they enjoyed classic calendar views of Derwentwater. They descended from that very busy summit by slightly different routes to follow the favoured Cumbria Way back to Keswick

Ian’s group used the steep Sleet Hause path from Stair to reach Causey Pike. They descended by Rigg Beck to Little Town and then the Cumbria Way.

Starting from Powter How, Stuart and Ele’s group ascended Beck Stones Gill to Barf and Lord’s Seat. Heading south they worked their way through Comb Plantation in the Winlatter Forest and down to Braithwaite.

Mike’s group followed up the same Gill to Barf and Lord’s Seat and then dropped down through Thornthwaite Forest dodging the mountain bikers with a death wish. The highlight of the day was the choc ice on Portinscale Bridge.

Anne and Helen followed the Braithwaite river path to Stair and Skelgill.

Steve J followed Coledale Beck up to Craig Hill and descended by the Outside ridge.

Alan and Edwina explored Barrow, Rolling End Farm and Skelgill.

Not quite sure where the Oldhams went but they only did 16 miles of their planned 17 miles !

Of the 47 walkers on the coach 40 of them crossed the Portinscale Bridge.

A wonderful day’s walking.

Mike B

Again many thanks to the photographers who capitalised on the wonderful views of the day. Thanks to Mike J, Ian, Rick, Stuart, Alan, Mike B, Allan, Mike K, Steve J and Dawn.

To view the Album click here

 

Next Walks:

Note the CHANGE OF VENUE from the Card 

Sunday 14th August 2022 – Hathersage

5.30 p.m. departure

Coach going SOUTH 

M62 Eastbound and on to Glossop, A57 over the Snake Pass, A6013/A6187 to Hathersage. Park in Hathersage. Morning coffee stop at Burtonwood services, M62.

M62 Eastbound and on to Glossop, A57 over the Snake Pass, A6013/A6187 to Hathersage. Park in Hathersage. Morning coffee stop at Burtonwood services, M62.

Sunday 28th August 2022 – Grassington

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. Park in Grassington. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

 Sunday 11th September 2022 – Ambleside

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside. Park in Ambleside in the Rothay Holme coach/HGV park which is situated off the Rothay Road (A593), between the bridge/sharp bend where the A593 crosses the river at Rothay Bridge and the centre of Ambleside. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.


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