LANGDALE 27th April 2025

 


Weather wise it was probably the coolest day of the last fortnight and for those who ventured on the higher peaks it was very cold and wet.

First off the coach at Ambleside were Stuart and John who set off on a 13+ mile route over Black Crag to Tarn Hows, the wooded valley of Tilberthwaite and into the top end of Langdale by Blea Tarn.

From Skelwith Bridge Ian's group returned to Black Crag and crossed from the Tarn Hows arae, Yew Tree Farm and Hodge Close to come round through Dale End to Langdale. 10m

It was a testing day for the Oldhams who had planned, and mainly completed, a 13 mile circuit of six Wainwrights round the top end of the Langdale valley. And they still had time for a quick drink in the ODG.

Paul’s group headed for the Crinkles and found it wet, slippery and cold but achieved their target.

Geoff’s large group set off for Pavey Ark. Five members bravely ascended by Jack’s Rake, finding it ‘quite a challenge’, while the others found the alternative route round the side ‘just as much a challenge’! But conditions were not good.

Suzy and Jenny achieved their goal in the ascent of High Raise but found the conditions there much more demanding than expected.

For the same reasons Alan abandoned his ascent of Bowfell and returned very carefully.

Steve J reduced his usual litany of peaks to just Busco Pike and Hell Gill.

From Elterwater Martin led his group along a very wet Lingmoor Fell ridge to the sunshine on Side Pike and the excitement of Fat Man’s Squeeze !

From Skelwith Bridge Pat and Steph took their group through the pastures of Chapel Stile and Oak Howe and on to a tour of the campsite and luxurious Pods of Rossett Camp Site near the ODG.

The heights determined the weather conditions but all returned very happily after a good day’s walking.



Thank you to the photographers for their faithful record of these walks; Alan, Clair, Clare, Cris, Eric, Geoff, Mike, Stuart and Steve.

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Sunday 11th May 2025 – Grassington

5.30 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, A59 to the Skipton roundabout, B6265 to Grassington. Park in Grassington. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

Sunday 25th May 2025 – Hathersage

5.30 p.m. departure

M62 Eastbound and on to Glossop, A57 over the Snake Pass, A6013/A6187 to Hathersage. Park in Hathersage. Morning coffee stop at Burtonwood services, M62.

Sunday 8th June 2025 – Glenridding via Kirkstone

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Windermere, A592 over the Kirkstone Pass to Glenridding. Park in Glenridding. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.







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