GRASMERE 9th July 2023

                                  

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 Miller Brow – over to Loughrigg Tarn. The area was decorated by colourful tents and swimmers in the water! They crossed Red Bank to Dow Bank and round to The Wyke where, at the sight of the Wray Gill access to Silver How, the party split and Huw and Mike headed down for Thorny How in Lancrigg.

Helen and Graham used Badger’s Bridge to follow their route round Grasmere Tarn to the village.

Pat and Steph took their group up and over Silver How to Red Bank, and returned by Loughrigg Terrace and Dove Cottage – a demanding round.

Alan and Edwina set off for Tarn Crag above Easedale and returned by Stenners Crag and Stythwaite Steps.

Steve went up Far Easedale to follow the Greenup Edge, Sergeant Man, High Raise ridge to Silver How. A perfect day for such panoramic route.

Mike B


Thank you to the photographers for their wonderful range of pictures. 
Thank you to Alan and Edwina, Chris, David, Debbie, Ian, Marcia, Mike B, Mike C, Mike K, Pam, Ray, Simon, and Steve.
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Next Walks:

 Sunday 23rd July 2023 - Langdale

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 through Windermere to Ambleside, A593 to Skelwith Bridge, B5343 to Langdale.  Park near the New Dungeon Ghyll hotel.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 Sunday 6th August 2023 - Hartington

5.30 p.m. departure

 M57, M62 eastbound, M6, M56, A555/A6 to Buxton, A515 to junction with B5054, B5054 to Hartington. Parking on village green in Hartington. Morning coffee stop at Burtonwood services, M62.

 Sunday 20th Auguast 2023 – Coniston via Torver

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590 through Newby Bridge and Penny Bridge, A5084 to Torver, A593 to Coniston. Park in Coniston. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.


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