GLENRIDDING 17th September 2023

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 Meldrum, over Swinburn’s Park and on to Gowbarrow Fell. They descended to Aira Force and followed the Seldom Seen path back to Glenridding. 9m and 2,200'

Helen and Graham and Huw  followed the Greenside Road up Glenridding and returned on the other side of the river.

Steve J roamed over the western ridges. Using Keppel Cove to access Whiteside Ridge he followed it north to the Dodds and returned via White Stones. 11.5 m and 3200’

It was a good day’s walking enjoyed by all.

Mike B

Thank you for the brilliant range of photos from the Oldhams, David S, Jason, Steve J and Stuart.

To open the Album click here

Next Walks:

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.

Sunday 15TH October 2023 – Shap via A6

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590, A6 through Kendal and on to Shap. Park in Shap. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 29th October 2023 – Ambleside via Grasmere

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 though Ambleside and on to Grasmere, where the coach will turn round and return on the A591 to Ambleside. Park in Ambleside.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

GLENRIDDING via POOLEY BRIDGE 3rd MARCH 2024

Image
                                                 What a wonderful day’s walking !         What spectacular scenery and conditions !   With reports that the Kirkstone Pass was blocked by snow the route was amended so that the coach entered the valley from the Pooley Bridge end. Some groups revised their planned walks but most were just delighted to see a good depth of snow on the fells above about 1500’ and had come prepared for it, Stuart’s group was first off the coach near Pooley Bridge to commence a 12 mile walk along the eastern side of the Lake - through Howtown, Sandwick and Silver Bay with panoramic views of the snow on Helvellyn and its close neighbours. Pat and Simon’s groups started from Watermillock to visit the popular local waterfalls and then followed the newly established lake side path to Glenridding. Th...
Read more

BARBON to SEDBERGH 7th July 2024

Image
  There were four walks available this week, and three private. In fact, five of the groups followed very similar routes – but at different speeds, obviously ! Starting from Barden Park - Paul’s, Geoff’s and Stuart’s groups headed for Castle Knott and the Calf Top ridge. Following the ridge north, they turned at Combe Scar to descend by Long Bank and Brown Knott to the valley. Here they picked up the Dales Way and Pennine Journey path to Sedbergh. Approximately 12 miles.  And then the rain really started ! Meanwhile the Oldham Group had travelled south east from Barbon to cross to the Marble Steps Pot area and ascend Grargarath Fell. They followed this ridge to Great Coum and down to Dent and back to Sedbergh - demanding 17.5 miles. Two groups stared from Sedbergh itself. Pat led her group over the Settlebeck Bridge to follow the twists and turns of the River Rawthey till it joined the River Lune near the spectacular Lune Viaduct, and then back through the lanes and farm...
Read more

Broughton in Furness 23rd June 2024

Image
                                             It is not the most popular part of the Lakes District but it is exceptionally beautiful with winding lanes, paths and spectacular views. On the one side we can the sea and on the other the glorious mountains. The Oldhams were the first off the coach as early as Penny Bridge to commence a fearsome 17.5 mile trek south down the Ulverston Penninsula, to cross to Askham in Furness and then turn for Broughton. However they failed to achieve their target – they only did 17 miles! Gawthwaite was the next stop where most of the walkers left the coach. Two groups – Steph’s and Stuart’s headed south while the others – John’s, Mike J’s and Mike B’s headed north. Stuart aimed for Gunson Height ridge and followed it down to Bank House Moor. At Askham in Furness they took the Coastal Path to Kirby in Furness, Foxfield Bank and finally ...
Read more