GRASSINGTON 28th August 2022

 

The coach sped up the Rylstone/Cracoe valley ready to off drop the groups at their chosen starting points.

Stuart was first off the coach at his usual spot – the quaintly named ‘Non- Go-Bye Farm’. He traced his familiar route across Embsay Moor, Embsay Crags, and Embsay and Barden Reservoirs and down to Burnsall on the River Wharfe. They followed the river to their chosen crossing point:  Suspension Bridge or the Stepping Stones ? and then headed up to Hebden.

Next off the coach was Mike’s group who followed the Rylestone Fell Ridge with its conspicuous Cross and Obelisk round to Thorpe End. From there the leader led them down the wrong track ! and they were redeemed by Allan who spotted very rough path heading for Burnsall. The path along the river was very busy with walkers just enjoying this beautiful place.

From Cracoe, Anne, Helen and Graham followed their familiar well trodden route to their favourite village – Thorpe.

Gerry and Ian’s group left the coach at Threshfield - just short of Grassington. They headed for Mastiles Lane to take them round to Conistone. From here they surmounted the Dib  - no bother! – and returned to Grassington by Kelber and the Bycliffe road.

Pat and Steph and Yvonne also headed for Conistone but used the steep Bare House track. They returned along the Dales Way.

Alan and Edwina followed the Grass Wood path to the Conistone Pie and then found a roundabout route back to Grassington through Grass Wood again.

Simon led his group on a similar route to enjoy short scramble up the Coniston Dib and en route observe the flora and fauna and historical features of the area.

Grassington was as busy and as hospitable as usual, and all walkers returned to the coach well pleased with the day’s walking.

Mike

Thank you for the abundance of colourful and dramatic photos which capture the day.

Photos from Mike J, Mike K, Mike B, Pam, Clare, Anne, Chris, Stuart, Allan, Simon, Alan and finally Rick.


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Please note the change in the Walk Calendar. 

Bala has replaced Betws-y Coed as a better centre centre for the walks at this time of the year and there are plenty of really good walks in the area. Hope to see you there...

Sunday 11th September 2022 – Dolgarrog to Betws y Coed

5.30 p.m. departure

 Southbound to the M57, Mersey Gateway Bridge, M56, A55 westbound, A470 down the Conway valley to Tal-y-cafn, B5279 to Ty’n-y-groes, B5106 south to Betws y Coed. Park in Betws y Coed. Morning coffee stop at Chester services, M56.

 Sunday 25th September 2022 – Malham

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, A65 to Gargrave, minor roads through Airton and Kirkby Malham to Malham. Park in Malham. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

 Sunday 9th October 2022 – Glenridding via Kirkstone

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Windermere, A592 over the Kirkstone Pass to Glenridding. Park in Glenridding. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.


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