Southport Fell Walking Club

The day's outing began for everyone, with a soaking before boarding the coach. Rain accompanied us all the way to the Lakes, and really never stopped all day, medium to sometimes heavy rainfall resulted in everyone getting a thorough soaking to the skin.  This did not prevent an enjoyable day, although lower than planned walk routes were substituted by some, to avoid the strong gusts forecast on higher Fells.   The newly refurbished 'Stickle Barn' pub provided exactly what everyone needed, in both hot and cold drinks and food, including some magnificent (and huge) slices of homemade cake of various kinds.  The banter from members, slowly drying out, reflected the overall enjoyment of the day!   We returned to Southport accompanied by torrential rain, finding flooded roads along the way, telling us all that those at home had also had a very wet day too!  Account - courtesy of  Stu. Thank you And there are many brilliant photos.  Thank you : Alan, Ben, Christine,

                                   Grasmere Account 09.07.2023 It was a bit cloudy to start with but the forecast was good - and it turned out better than good ! The first parties left the coach at the Rugby Club. Paul’s group headed for Loughrigg Fell - with its spectacular views - then descended to the Terrace. They tracked round the very thin path above Megs Gill to ascend Swinescar, and crossed Blind Tarn Moss to Easedale and Grasmere. Ian and Gerry led their group straight up Helm Crag - getting steeper every year with John C managing the very summit of the Rock. Following the undulating ridge to Calf Crag gave them a hot long walk back down Far Easedale into Grasmere. The Oldhams – still on holiday with a reduced party - started at Kelsick (I had to look that one up! – near Skelghyll) and went up Wansfell, Baystones and the Kirkstone Struggle. From here they crossed to Rydal Park and made their tortuous way down to Grasmere. Mike’s group started from Ambleside with that steep Mil