GRASMERE to AMBLESIDE 29th October 2023


As we headed up the M6 the weather did not look a very promising. But in the event we all enjoyed a mild and dry day with breathtaking autumn colours.

Stuart was first off the coach at Ings with a low level route, from Borwick Fold, through Heathwaite to Orrest Head inevitably involving a bit of railway history and garden waterfalls on the way. Then finally Ambleside by Troutbeck, Robin Lane and Skelghyll Wood.

Next off the coach was Pat’s group at Windermere heading for Orrest Head – down to Troutbeck and over to Skelghyll Woods and Ambleside.

From Ambleside Helen and Graham started their neat circular route: up to Rydal Park and the Hall and back along the other side of the Rothay to Ambleside.

Alan and Edwina headed for Wansfell via Skelghyll Wood but then took a much preferred and little known route (thank you Alan!) up to Kelswick Scar and the summit of Wansfell and then on to Troutbeck and Robin Lane.

Martin and Richard also went up Wansfell using Stockghyll Force and descended east to join Nanny Lane and into Troutbeck.

Paul led his group up the long Scandale valley to the top of the Pass and then across to High Bakestones. After stopping at the impressively high cairn they headed down High and Low Pikes ridge to Sweden Bridge.

From just outside Ambleside Mike J led his group through Rydal Park along the Coffin Road to Grasmere and returned to Ambleside by Loughrigg Terrace and Rydal Caves.

Mike B’s group climbed up to Alcock Tarn, descended to White Moss Common and then followed the Coffin Road to Rydal. Frustrated by a locked farm-yard gate, they crossed the Beck and followed it up past the spectacular falls to Birk Hagg, and then back down again to Rydal Park and so to Ambleside.

Finally the Oldhams, with the largest group they have had for some time, set off and completed the Fairfield Horseshoe. As a reward? they experienced the heady excitement of being above the clouds.

It was a memorable day for walks, weather and company.

Mike B

Thank you again for the photogrphers' contributions: Alan, Chris, Dawn, Martin, Mike B, Mike C, Mike J, Mike K, Pam, Simon and Stuart. 

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Sunday 12th November 2023 – Ladybower

5.00 p.m. departure

 M62 Eastbound and on to Glossop, A57 over the Snake Pass and on to Ladybower. Park at the Ladybower Inn. Morning coffee stop at Burtonwood services, M62.

 Sunday 26th November 2023 – Malham

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to junction 7, via A6185/A678 to the A680, A671 to roundabout N of Whalley, A59 to the Skipton roundabout, A65 to Gargrave, minor roads through Airton and Kirkby Malham to Malham. Park in Malham. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

 Sunday 10th December 2023 - Settle - meal at Worston

4.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to junction 7, via A6185/A678 to the A680, A671 to roundabout N of Whalley, A59 to Gisburn, A682/A65/B6480 to Settle. Park in Settle. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65. The coach will leave Settle at 4 pm to drive to the Calf’s Head for the Christmas meal at 5 pm.

  Sunday 12th November 2023 – Ladybower

5.00 p.m. departure

 M62 Eastbound and on to Glossop, A57 over the Snake Pass and on to Ladybower. Park at the Ladybower Inn. Morning coffee stop at Burtonwood services, M62.

 Sunday 26th November 2023 – Malham

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to junction 7, via A6185/A678 to the A680, A671 to roundabout N of Whalley, A59 to the Skipton roundabout, A65 

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