GRASSINGTON 31st March 2024

 


It was a beautiful day and the weather was perfect for enjoyable walking.

The Oldhams were first off the coach near Skipton with Sharp Haw their first objective and Flasby Fell part of their return over Linton Moor to Grassington.13+m

Stuart’s group left the coach at Rylstone to follow the Dales Way for Threshfield Moor. From here they followed Mastiles Way to Kinsey and Conistone and up the Dib to Grassington 12miles.

Gerry led his group up Skirethorns Lane heading for Higher Heights Holes. They returned to Grassington through Coniston by a newly devised route up grassy route by-passing the rocky Dib. 9+ miles

Simon led his group on his usual trade mark Nature Trail along the bank of the river though the woodlands and Scars and back to Grassington. Just co-incidentally he happened to be available for a bowls match on Grassington’s Green – first day of the season.

From Threshfield Steph led her group up Moor Lane Track and on to the Moor. From there they went down to Kilnsey and returned to Grassington by White Nook Bridge and the River path. 10 m

Mike J took his team along the Dales Way from Grassington to Bycliffe Road and Kelber – down to the Bridge and back to base crossing by the Suspension Bridge. 10 m

Mike C and Geoff led up the Sun Moor Hill, over Watt Crag down to Hebden and with a touch of historical class, back along Lady Anne’s Way to Grassington.10m

It had been an ideal day’s fell walking.

Mike


Thank you to the photographers for their glorious pictures and scenes.

Geoff, Stuart, Chris, Mike J, Ian, Simon, Pam, Mike C, Mike K, Mike J and Claire.

 To open the Album click here

Next Walks:

 Sunday 14th April 2024 - Langdale

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 through Windermere to Ambleside, A593 to Skelwith Bridge, B5343 to Langdale.  Park near the New Dungeon Ghyll hotel.  Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 Sunday 28th April 2024 – Braithwaite

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 40, A66 westbound towards Braithwaite. Park at the Braithwaite end of the minor road that runs on the north side of the A66 from just after Portinscale. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services.

 Sunday 12th May 2024 – Mungrisdale to Threlkeld

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 Threlkeld. Park in Threlkeld. Morning coffee stop at Tebay 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