ORTON 20th November 2022

 A reminder from Paul C that he needs to be contacted by 25th November by anyone else who would like to go on the weekend to Dolgellau next October (as per details previously circulated by email).


 Sunday 18th December 2022 - Gisburn - meal at Worston

4.30 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 Gisburn. Park in Gisburn. No morning coffee stop. The coach will leave Gisburn at 4.30 pm to drive to the Calf’s Head for the Christmas meal at 5 pm.

If you wish to join us for this Christmas Walk and Meal get in touch with

Mike Birkby as soon as you can - before the 5th December 2022



The Oldhams were first off the coach at the Tebay Service station looking as though they were ready to walk up the motorway. They sped up the Roman road instead, to a vast quarry lake at Hardendale Nab. They returned via the Butchers Arms in Crosby Ravensworth. A speedy 16 miles.

Meanwhile the coach then headed along the A685 heading for Newbiggin dropping off firstly, Pat and Steph’s group at Wath who set off across the Moor for Sunbiggin Tarn and the track looping back round Scarside to Orton – about 8 miles.

Three groups started from Newbiggin. Mike James followed the High Dales Way across the Moor to Mason Gill, over to Winderwath Common and then with time to spare a quick visit to Orton Scar and the Monument.10m

Paul’s group crossed the moor to Crosby Garret Fell and then on to Little Asby. They passed through Maison Gill going southwest to Sunbiggin and on to Orton.11m

Stuart also used the Dales Highway to access Ewe Fell Common and Crosby Garret Fell. They returned by Little Asby and then Great Asby.12.5

Mike B’s group started from a very sunny Orton. Going north they paused at Robin Hoods Grave and then had lunch on a bridge crossing a sparkling stream. They eventually reached the Butchers Arms in Crosby Ravensworth, and after a brief stop they returned over Broadfell meeting the other groups as they converged down the wet gully in to Orton.9.5

The coach was conveniently parked outside ‘The George’. All groups managed to get back in time for a drink, and a live musician was there to entertain us. A happy occasion, thanks to you all!

Mike 

Thank you to the photographers for their wonderful photography - Allan J, Chris, Claire, Dawn, Elaine, Mike B, Mike J, Mike K, Pam and Stuart.

To open the Album click here 

Next Walks:

 Sunday 4th December 2022 – Grasmere

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 though Ambleside and on to Grasmere. Park in Grasmere.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 Sunday 18th December 2022 - Gisburn - meal at Worston

4.30 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 Gisburn. Park in Gisburn. No morning coffee stop. The coach will leave Gisburn at 4.30 pm to drive to the Calf’s Head for the Christmas meal at 5 pm.


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