STAVELEY 5th February 2023

 


STAVELEY  5th Feb  2023

Sunday was a glorious ‘spring’ day and the walks spread far and wide.

Once again Stuart’s party was first off the coach – heading for Scout Scar and Underbarrow. They needed a good pace but they managed it, and had time for a quick drink in The Black Labrador.

All other parties departed from Staveley heading in every direction.

The Oldhams travelled the western ridge of Long Sleddale – 13 miles and were back in Staveley by dinner time.

Paul led his party up Brunt Knott, along the ridge and descended by Sleddale Forest to Ulthwaite Bridge and back down the valley.

John’s group headed up Hall Lane to Brunt Knott and turned to Nether House Farm – returning by Gurnal Dubs.

Pat and Steph led over to Brunt Knott Farm to Tenter Howe and over to Gurnal Dubs and returned by Frost Hole.

On the other side of the valley Mike’s party headed up Reston Scar to visit the Williamson Memorial on Hugill Fell. They then followed a delightful high level path all the way to Kentmere Hall.

Mike J visited both side of the Kentmere valley - from Reston Scar on one side to Etfhowe and Brunt Knott on the other, and returned over Barley Bridge.

Anne and Helen’s group followed the Dales Way up to Cowan Bridge and returned by Staveley Park.

Steve J roamed far and wide up to Sallows at the northern end of the valley and returned by Grasgarth. 12m

Starting from Staveley Park Alan and Edwina crossed Brunt Knott and returned by Reston Scar. 8m

Marcia made a nostalgic visit to Kendal following the Dales Way and the river paths to Staveley. 9m

A memorable day shared by eleven different walking groups.

Mike

Thank you to the 16 photographers for their splendid contributions :  138 !

Alan, Anne M, Anne W, Carol, Chris, Claire, Marcia, Mike B, Mike J, Mike K, Pam, Pat, Richard, Steve, Stuart & Ray.

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Next Walks:

Sunday 19th February 2023 – Wythburn to Grasmere

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 though Ambleside and over Dunmail Raise to Wythburn, where the coach will turn round and return on the A591 to Grasmere. Park in Grasmere.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 5th March 2023 – Horton in Ribblesdale

5.00 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, A682/A65/B6480/B6479 to Settle, B6479 to Horton in Ribblesdale. Park in Horton in Ribblesdale. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

Sunday 19th March 2023 - Threlkeld via St Johns

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A591 through Windermere and Ambleside to Stanah, B5322 through St John’s in the Vale to Threlkeld. Park in Threlkeld. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

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