GRASMERE 4th December 2022

The new Walk Programme for 2023-24 is now available and there is a copy at the end of this publication.   



There was snow on some of the higher fells where it was perilously cold - but most enjoyed a relatively winter mild and dry day.

A much reduced Oldham Team consisting of Keith and his Deputy Leader, Howie - set off from Ambleside to follow the Kirkstone ridge to Fairfield. They braved severe conditions on the summit and wasted no time descending by Stone Arthur.

Paul Cutner’s group were in the same area, and facing that fierce icy wind on Great Rigg. They withdrew to Stone Arthur and the calm of Grasmere. A wise decision. 

In marginally less fierce winds on the other side of Grasmere John Gartside took his group up Sergeant Man and descended by the East Ridge to Easedale Tarn and a peaceful Grasmere village.

From Grasmere Mike James led his group up to Alcock Tarn and then followed the traditional Coffin Route to Rydal, returning along the Terrace past the Caves.

Ian and Gerry also went up to Alcock Tarn and down to Rydal and returned to Grasmere by Miller Brow and Loughrigg Tarn, and then over Red Bank.

Pat’s and Mike’s groups left the coach at Ambleside.

Pat led across Miller Brow, down to Loughrigg Tarn, followed Loughrigg Terrace down to Rydal Hall and the Coffin Route back to Grasmere.

Mike followed the same route over to Loughrigg Terrace and then headed for the rough rocky slopes of Silver How to join, with some relief, the Kelbarrow path into Grasmere.

Alan and Edwina ascended Helm Crag from Green Burn and returned by White Crag.

Dave and Keith explored the twisting path up to Easedale Tarn and beyond, and returned down the sloping steps.

 Simon led a ‘soothing and mindful walk’ from Ambleside to Rydal Hall, through the grounds of High Force and along to Grasmere by the Coffin Route.

It was good to see Marcia out again as she traced a very familiar route through Rydal, along the Terrace and down Red Bank to Grasmere. A very welcome return.

Thank you to all the photographers who capture the colour and the enjoyment of these walks. Howie, Alan, Mike J, Mike B, Carol J, Mike C, Chris, Jane B, Marcia, Mike Kirby, Pat and Simon.

To open the album click here 

Next Walks 

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.

Sunday 8th January 2023 – Aber to Conwy

5.00 p.m. departure

M57 south, Mersey Gateway Bridge, M56, A55 westbound to Aber, where the coach will turn around and return on the A55 to Llandudno Junction, and park in the Junction Retail Park (near McDonald’s). The coach will drive from there to the bus stop in Castle Street, Conwy shown on the map below, arriving there around 4.30 p.m. Morning coffee stop at Chester Services, M56.

Sunday 22nd January 2023 – Elterwater

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside, A593/B5343 to Elterwater. Park in Elterwater. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.


2023/24 Walks Programme



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