CONISTON VIA TORVER 20th August 2023


As the coach headed for Coniston, John G’s party left it at Newby Bridge – a worryingly early departure point. But a neat bit of planning was to take them diagonally across the fells to Coniston - over to Finisthwaite, High Dam, Satterthwaite, Grisedale and Hall Wood. They  short cut the trip down to Greenodd and then back up to Penny Bridge.            11m and 2000’

With Beacon Fell in mind, the Oldhams alighted at Penny Bridge. They crossed Lowick, High Common and Kirkby Moor and Beacon Fell. Although their mileage was vehemently  disputed, -  according to Dawn’s feet, - it was certainly more than their leader had promised!  3200? 18+ m?

Mike B's group were next off the coach at Water Yeat, to cross the valley to Selside and the high level route along the east side of Coniston from where there were panoramic views of the Lake and the Old Man. They lunched outside the delightful original Lakeland ‘Cottage in the Clouds’ at Paramoor. Continuing the route they then descended through Monk Coniston Woodlands (NT) and round to the Cumbria Way. 10m 1500

Mike J led his party from Torver up though the Quarries to the Walna Scar Road - to access White Pike and White Maiden and then to find Blind Tarn, a discrete tarn below Brown Pike. After a frustrating search they descended by the Scar Road to Coniston. 2,200 & 8m

Paul C also led from Torver going south west to pick up Hummer Lane through to Water Yeat Bridge and turning north up Natty Bridge to White Pike and White Maiden – two peaks not many visit. Using the Walna Scar Road they descended by Bowmanstead to Coniston. 10m and 2,300’.

Pat’s group headed up from Lake Side, through Monk Coniston Woods to Tarn Hows and then on to Black Fell.  They returned to Iron Keld on the west side of Tarn Hows, and from the Cottages the descended by Cumbria Way to Coniston. 9.5m and 1500’.

Alan and Edwina tackled Holme Fell from High Yewdale and returned over Tarn Hows and High Guard Wood.

Starting from Sunny Bank Anne, Helen and Graham followed the Cumbria Way along the shore of Coniston – a delightful route but uncomfortable walking over perilous tree roots.

But everyone seemed to have had a good day and Mark returned us swiftly and safely back home. Thank you

Mike B

Thank you to the loyal photographers for their contributions to the Album. Alan, Ben, Chris, the Oldhams, David, Ian, Mike B, Mike C, Mike J, Pam, Ray and Rick.

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Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Mungrisdale to Keswick

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 40, A66 westbound, minor road to Mungrisdale, where the coach will turn round and return to the A66 and go on to Keswick. Park in Keswick. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services.

 Sunday 17th Septemebr 2023 – Glenridding via A66

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 40, A66 to the Rheged roundabout, then A592 along Ullswater, through Watermillock and on to Glenridding. Park in Glenridding. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services.

 Sunday 1st October 2023 – Betws-y-Coed

5.30 p.m. departure

 M57 south, Mersey Gateway Bridge, M56, A55 westbound to junction 19, A470 to Betws-y-Coed. After completing any drop-offs in Betws-y-Coed, the coach could then, if any leader wants this, drive westbound on the A5 to drop off in Capel Curig before returning to park in Betws-y-Coed. Morning coffee stop at Chester services, M56.


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