Southport Fell Walking Club

Well boy oh boy what a wet walk we had. Again!! The rain gods have certainly been making up for the lack of rain during our recent glorious summer, that now seems so long ago!! Thirty-three walkers set off on six different walks around the beautiful town of Sedbergh at the foot of the Howgill Fells. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Sedbergh now finds itself sitting within the ceremonial county of Cumbria. The weather forecast had predicted a wet day, and it didn’t disappoint. Paul’s group set off and noted only very light occasional rain and even a little blue sky, although the ground was wet as expected. But as the day progressed so did the extent of the rain, particularly when they stopped for lunch! They came across more and more mud, and added distance to the walk going round in circles locating their route through farms a couple of times, so ended up walking about 12 miles. At least the rain had stopped for a while when they got back to the coach which mad...

  Thirty-five walkers set off with a forecast of rain moving north as the day went on. The hope was that they'd get away with it…but they didn’t!! Another damp walk was had by all, but a good day all the same with plenty of photos both taken and shared. Geoff’s group had a fine day’s walking which saw them set off from Newbiggin, following the Dales High Way across Ravenstonedale Moor and Tarn Moor, with wide open views and a brisk breeze to keep everyone moving. The route continued past Andrew Scar, Hollin Stump, and the striking Thunder Stone, before the steady climb over Beacon Hill and Orton Scar. Spirits remained high throughout, helped by good company and fine scenery. The descent into Orton marked the end of another excellent but wet day and time for one or two pints. Pat and Steph’s group started their walk from Orton in a northerly direction, on what was then a fine morning. The first point of interest was Robin Hood's grave – which they almost misto...