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.

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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.

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