SHAP to STAVELEY 24th Nov 2024

  Please note the change of route for the 8th December walk from the M65 to the A59.



We knew it was going to be wet – and it was wet – but it could have been worse. As it was the water was cascading off the hills over the fields, surging rivers and flooding the roads.

The first to leave the coach was the Oldham group, at Shap with an 18 mile trek over Harter and Kentmere Fells and Ship Knotts. They still had time to visit for lunch one of the most remote refuges in Cumbria.

Stuart and John departed at Huck’s Bridge and seemed to cross a remarkable number of bridges..Bannisdale..Garnet.. Hucks..Staveley and 12 miles of fellside.

Garnett Bridge was the next stop from where the next three groups departed.

Ian’s group headed down Longsleddale heading for Brunt Knott and Potter Tarn and then down to Staveley. 10 miles and 1000’ wet feet.

Geoff also followed Longsleddale, heading for Sadgill and then crossed over by Head Fell for Staveley. 12 miles and some very wet fields.

Mike’s and Gerry’s group aimed for Gurnal Dubbs. They then headed Staveley by Brunt Knott and Elfhowe.    8 slippery miles.

Shortly after Pat and Steph left the coach for their route down to the River Mint which they followed to the River Kent.  Next to that river it just had to be wet.

Mike’s group started from Staveley for Williamson’s Monument. There were no signs – I don’t think they were encouraging visitors...They then headed for Kentmere and were diverted by deeply flooded fields and they took to the woods.....

Steve J‘s route crossed Meadowplatt Plantation, Long Crags and Sallows. 11m

And finally Alan and Edwina walked SW from Staveley on the Dales Way towards Bowness and ascended Grandsire one of Wainwright’s ‘Outlying Fells’ 247m

Most arrived back with time to visit a very hospitable Eagle and Child.

An excellent day’s walking.

Mike B

Thank you to the photographers - Howie, Ian, Steve, Alan, Mike J, Stuart, Eric, Geoff, Chris, Mike B.

To open the Album click here                         Did you notice the 'movies' ? !

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 Please note the change of route for the 8th December walk from the M65 to the A59.

Sunday 8th December 2024 – Clitheroe Christmas meal

4.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, A59 to 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.

Sunday 5th January 2025 – Elterwater

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside, A593/B5343 to Elterwater. Park in Elterwater. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

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