SEDBERGH via RAVENSTONEDALE

 


It was another sunless day, but that didn’t spoil the walks. Ravenstonedale to Sedbergh meant long high level walks across the beautiful but remote Howgill Fells.

The first three groups left the coach at Wath.

Geoff’s group headed down Bowderdale, over the Calders  (just like that !), descended by Cautley Spout and along to Sedbergh. 11 miles and 2400’

Simon and Steve J headed for West Fell and the Calders to descend by Arant Haws and Winder. 9.5 miles and 2300’

And Paul led his group along the Dales Way over Hazelgill Knott and the Calf , and descended into Sedbergh.    10 miles and 2100’.

Also from the north but from Ravenstonedale,  Mike J led his group over Adamthwaite and Wandale Hill and down to the Cross Keys. From here they followed the Beckside, Underbank route down the valley to Sedbergh.      9.5 miles and 1000’

And then finally from the north - the Oldhams followed the Dales Highway Way over Harter Fell, a Pennine Journey over the Calf and Calders, and the Dales Highway down to Sedbergh. !   14 miles and 3700'

Mike’s group and Pat’s group started from the Cross Keys.

Mike’s party headed straight up the fells beside Cautley Spout  - as far as energy and enthusiasm would allow......not very far for the leader - then happily retreated down the very muddy path to Sedbergh.  8 miles  and 1300'

Steph and Pat’s group followed the Pennine Journey route down to Straight Bridge, crossed  the river and visited the Heritage Centre and Sedbergh School grounds. By all accounts the Heritage Centre is worth a visit – if only for a very generous cup of tea and a cake!.   7 miles

Nobody got very wet just very muddy and all appreciated the varied hospitality that Sedbergh offers.  An enjoyable day’s walking.

Mike

Thank you to the photographers for their wide range of pictures:

Eric, Geoff, Howie, Jenny, John, Mike B, Mike J, Mike K, and Simon.

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Next Walks: 

Sunday 24th November 2024 – Shap to Staveley

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 39, B6261 to the A6, into Shap village if anyone wishes that, then on the A6 to Kendal, A591 to Staveley. Park in Staveley. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services.

 Sunday 8th December 2024 – Clitheroe Christmas meal

4.30 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, into Clitheroe. Park in Clitheroe. No morning coffee stop. The coach will leave Clitheroe at 4.30 pm to drive to the Calf’s Head for the Christmas meal at 5 pm.

 Sunday 22nd December 2024 - Hebden Bridge to Haworth

5.00 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 to junction 9, A646 through Todmorden to Hebden Bridge, A6033 to Haworth. Park in Haworth. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

 

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