Southport Fell Walking Club

                                             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 back to Broughton. 14m Steph's group headed south to Goffa Crag, crossed the Lowick High Common and Brunt Rigg

    Steph and Pat’s party was the first group off the coach a t Ambleside. They followed the glorious paths along Rydal Water and Grasmere and then up Easedale to Stythwaite Steps. Geoff and Mike’s party left the coach for High Sweden Bridge, then ascending by Low Pike and High Pike they headed for the top of Fairfield. They returned by Grisedale Hause. Martin’s group followed the beautiful path up to Alcock Tarn, and then upwards to Heron Pike and Great Rigg to descend by Stone Arthur. Mike J led his party up Helm Crag and then along the undulating ridge, eventually to Gibson Knott. They returned to Grasmere by Far Easedale and Stythwaite Steps. From Wythburn the Oldhams had followed the old Thirlmere road but found it impassable in places. The notoriously boggy ground on the fells above became frustrating so they reduced their demanding trail over the Harrop Tarn and Ullscarf area and returned over Sergeant Man and Tarn Crags. Stuart headed up through the Wythburn Head Tarn