Southport Fell Walking Club

The venue was Glenridding and the day was described as ‘mild and mainly dry – and very pleasant walking conditions..’ By the time the coach had reached Glenridding most of the walkers had left to start their routes. Starting from Aira Force Martin led a large party from the Falls to Glencoyn Brow. From here they contoured round the Dale to Nick Head. They then ascended Sheffield Pike and descended by that steep Rake to Glenridding. Both the Oldhams and Stuart’s groups crossed through Pooley Bridge to the other side of Ullswater The Oldhams headed for Arthur’s Pike and Kidsty Pike. And after many more hills, pikes and knotts and raises they arrived at Boredale Hause. 16m and 3,600’ Stuart’s group walked the full length of Ullswater eastern shore – through Gale Bay, Auterstone, Geordie’s Crag, Sandwick, Howtown Silver Point and eventually into  Glenridding. Described as a ‘level walk’ of 2,400 ‘ and no escape routes ! Paul led his group from Watermillock Church up to Little M

  Sunday’s fell walking trip – Mungrisdale to Keswick - is one of those days to remember – glorious sunshine all day – not a cloud in the sky and picture postcard views. Pat and Steph’s group were first off the coach at Walt Bridge to tackle an ambitious walk to Keswick. They encountered fields of long grass, ill defined paths and generally a taxing 10 mile trek. They were glad to get to Keswick. After a textbook three point coach turn by Mark at Mungrisdale, the groups left to follow somewhat similar mountain routes to Keswick. The Oldhams headed for Bowscale Tarn and Fell, Bannerdale Crags, Blencathra and finally Latrigg and Briar Rigg. 13m Mike J’s followed the river Glenderamackin to Scales Tarn and ascended Blencathra. They then descended by the steep Knowe Crags to Derwent Folds. Paul’s group headed for Blencathra by Scales Fell and descended to the Blencathra Centre and through Brundholme Woods to Keswick. Stuart led his group up the steep south side of the Tongue an