MALHAM 25th September 2022

 Next Walk 9th October 2022 is Glenridding

There was definitely an Autumnal chill in the air as groups left the coach near Malham.

Stuart had already started his walk from Gargrave to trace the Pennine Way along the River Aire to Janet’s Fosse. At Goredale Scar they decided the water fall was too full to ascend and instead headed up over The Lings to the Tarn. They ascended Comb Hill and Ing Scar and descended by Malham Beck.

Mike’s party started at Airton and enjoyed the long slow ascent of The Weets. After a few false starts around Keal Cup Hill they reached the Water Sinks.  From there they descended to Goredale Scar, passing Stuart’s group on their ascent.

Helen and Graham also left the coach at Airton and followed the Aire up through Hanlith Bridge and eventually to Janet’s Fosse.

Paul C’s party roamed at will from the skinny dippers of Janet’s Foss, up the Goredale Scar Waterfall and over the Malham Tarn plateau to some remote caves on Pikedaw Hill before returning to Malham very satisfied with their walk.

The Oldhams set off for the Scar but rather than split the party they work round heading for the Tarn. They explored the Chapel Cave area going west and up to Nappa Cross to return by the Cove Road leaving time to celebrate Howie’s birthday.

The Attermire Scar area was the focus of Mike J’s walk with its Victoria and Jubilee Caves. The highlight of the walk was the unexpected discovery of a passable but uncomfortable alternative exit from the Jubilee Cave.

From Janet’s Fosse, Steph and Pat did a comprehensive circuit of the main features of the Cove area and returned very satisfied with their walk.

There was a little rain to remind us that we had enjoyed a very dry summer but not enough to wet us. A good day’s walking.

Thanks as always to the photographers who send such quality photos after every walk:

Mike J, Mike C, Mike B, Mike K, Allan, Dawn, Chris, Pam and Stuart.

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 Next Walks:

Sunday 9th October 2022 – Glenridding via M6 junction 40

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 40, A66 to the Rheged roundabout, then A592 along Ullswater, through Watermillock and on to Glenridding. Park in Glenridding. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services.

 Sunday 23rd October 2022 – Coniston via Torver

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590 through Newby Bridge and Penny Bridge, A5084 to Torver, A593 to Coniston. Park in Coniston. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 Sunday 6th November 2022 – Mungrisdale to Threlkeld

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 40, A66 westbound, minor road to Mungrisdale, where the coach will turn round and return to the A66 and go on to Threlkeld. Park in Threlkeld. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services.


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