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. The Oldhams also alighted at Aira Force but they headed up to Dockray to follow the Dodds Ridge along to Raise and Stang and then down to Glenridding. The othe
Read more

SETTLE & CHRISTMAS MEAL 10th December 2023

Image
  The weather forecast was for wind and rain – and we got both. But it didn’t stop the walks. Gerry’s group of seven left the coach at the small town of Hellifield and with his customary panache he traced a winding trail across the remote Newton and Langber Moors following fast flowing Becks and Gills to Scaleber Force. Always a dramatic waterfall but on this day it was spectacular. They continued over Sugar Loaf Hill to be confronted by the wonderful view of the Scar and Caves of Stockdale. At the Scaleber Falls they were joined briefly by Pat and Steph’s group who had followed a similar route from near Long Preston along Langber Lane beside the Mearbeck Plantations and down to Settle. Paul’s Group set off from Settle heading for Stockdale with the Caves in mind. They ascended High Hill and took the path along the escarpment visiting the dramatic Attermire, Victoria and Jubilee Caves. They crossed the river and returned to Settle by Stackhouse Lane. Stuart and Ele set off to f
Read more

GRASMERE 9th July 2023

Image
                                   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
Read more