HORTON in RIBBLESDALE 5th March 2023

                   

Pen y Ghent was the clear target for a number of groups but there are so many beautiful and remarkable places on the way that we were spoilt for choice.

Pat and Steph started for Pen y Ghent from Horton and crossed the gradually ascending moorland to the steeper and rockier sections to the summit. They returned to Horton by the gradually descending by the Pennine Journey path. 9m

Mike J’s group also started from Horton using the Bracken Bottom – Gravel Rigg path, and returned by the Foxup Moor and Hull Pot path.8m

Paul C headed east and then north to access the summit. They then descended east again to follow the Three Peaks route over Sulber   11m

The Oldhams started their ascent of Pen y Ghent from Settle, following a route over Malham Moor and Fountains Fell then over the summit and back along the Pennine Journey path to Horton.14m

Stuart’s group also started from Settle using the Pennine Journey path via Feizor, the Pennine Bridle Way north to Long Scar, Thieves Moss and Sulber Nick to the railway. 12m

John G started from Stainforth and headed for Feizor, Thwaite Lane, Sulber Gate and Horton.10.5

Gerry’s group left the coach at Settle to follow the Ribble Way to Stainforth, Feizor, Studrigg Scar over to Moughton and back to Horton. 10.5m without Gerry referring to a map all day!

Mike and Geoff left Stainforth heading for Pen y Ghent via the Pennine Way and returned by Plover Hill and Hull Pot.

Steve J also set off from Stainforth crossing Knowe Fell and Fountain Fell returning via Rainscar and Churn Milk Hole.10.5.

What a range of different routes in a beautiful and fascinating area. All parties returned to  compare notes in the ‘New Inn’. A great day’s walking.

Mike



Thank you for the beautiful photographs for the album: Allan J, Claire, Geoff, Marcia, Mike J, Mike K, Mike B, Rick, Simon, Stuart and Steve J and Carole.

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 Next Walks

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.

Sunday 2nd April 2023 – Coniston via Lakes

5.30 p.m. departure

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

Sunday 27th May 2018 – Pateley Bridge

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, B6265 to Grassington and on to Pateley Bridge. Park in Pateley Bridge. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.


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