Black Sail trip - 1 male place now available
Sun 3 June - Leader needed
Sun 10 June - Red Screes/Fairfield
Photos from Claife Heights - more photos added 22 May
Photos from Wansfell
Photos from Potter Tarn
Photos from Aye Gill Pike
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Sunday, 30 September 2012
Sunday, 23 September 2012
Sunday, 16 September 2012
Sun 16 Sep - Wray Castle
Start Point: roadside verges by Wray Church (G.R. NY 371 007 @ 11.00)
Description: pass Randy Pike(!?) / Renny Park Coppice / Brathay Quarries / Dan Beck / Outgate Inn (LUNCH [v. good food]) / Hole House / Blelham Tarn & back
Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Total Ascent: 160 metres (525 ft.)
High Point: nr. Brathay Quarries - 100 metres (328 ft.)
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 1
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)
Description: pass Randy Pike(!?) / Renny Park Coppice / Brathay Quarries / Dan Beck / Outgate Inn (LUNCH [v. good food]) / Hole House / Blelham Tarn & back
Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Total Ascent: 160 metres (525 ft.)
High Point: nr. Brathay Quarries - 100 metres (328 ft.)
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: 1
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832 840 [eves.] or 07919 831 237)
Saturday, 15 September 2012
Sunday, 9 September 2012
Sunday, 2 September 2012
Saturday, 1 September 2012
Sunday, 26 August 2012
Sunday, 19 August 2012
Sun 19 Aug - Loughrigg Fell
Start Point: parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside (G.R. NY 371044 @ 10.20)
Description: We'll walk, from beside the Rothay, up, past Lily Tarn, onto the S end of Loughrigg Fell. After reaching the trig. point at the summit (335m), we'll descend (beside a wall) to the lane at the 'back' of Red Bank. After turning L, we follow the lane only for 250m'ish to a footpath on the L. We follow that around the N side of Loughrigg Tarn to a path / b-way jcn. We turn L then follow the b-way all the way back to the lane beside the Rothay.
Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Total Ascent: 425 metres (1395 ft.)
High Point: Loughrigg Fell - 335 metres (1100 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2 / 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: We'll walk, from beside the Rothay, up, past Lily Tarn, onto the S end of Loughrigg Fell. After reaching the trig. point at the summit (335m), we'll descend (beside a wall) to the lane at the 'back' of Red Bank. After turning L, we follow the lane only for 250m'ish to a footpath on the L. We follow that around the N side of Loughrigg Tarn to a path / b-way jcn. We turn L then follow the b-way all the way back to the lane beside the Rothay.
Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Total Ascent: 425 metres (1395 ft.)
High Point: Loughrigg Fell - 335 metres (1100 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2 / 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sunday, 12 August 2012
Saturday, 11 August 2012
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Friday, 3 August 2012
Cairngorms WolfTrek 3&4th August
Dear Summitt Good
We have just opened entry to our epic WolfTrek event and wanted to let your club know! The WolfTrek is a spectacular team walk, run or relay from Forres on the Moray Coast to Cairngorm Mountain that takes place over the weekend of August 4th and 5th. Plunging you into Scotland’s most beautiful scenery - including remote lochs, desolate moors, ancient Caledonian forest and the stunning Cairngorms National Park - the WolfTrek is an adventure not to be missed. I wonder if you would be so kind as to circulate the following info to your members and contacts? That would be very helpful.Celebrating its 5th Anniversary this year, the WolfTrek has been named one of ‘9 Events Everyone Must Do’ by Men’s Fitness Magazine and described as ‘Epic…One of a kind’ by Men’s Health Magazine (though of course nearly half of our participants are women!). The spectacular WolfTrek route was created by the WildHearts team (you won’t find it on any map) and due to the unique conservational sensitivities of the terrain it passes through can only be held on ONE weekend a year.In teams of 3 or more you will have 24 hours to wolf down the whole 45 mile challenge or you can choose to take part in a team relay, tackling a bite-sized 15 mile section of the route. Alternatively choose to take on the Midnight March, an 18 mile trek from Forres to the ghostly shores of Lochindorb. You can find out more at http://www.click-n-print.co.uk/getlink/74TN36an/mF6WabfqdW/jYX6SWm2m4/ or via the flyer below.This year's event will be very special as it marks our 5th anniversary. We hope you can join us! Thank you so much.WildHearts
We have just opened entry to our epic WolfTrek event and wanted to let your club know! The WolfTrek is a spectacular team walk, run or relay from Forres on the Moray Coast to Cairngorm Mountain that takes place over the weekend of August 4th and 5th. Plunging you into Scotland’s most beautiful scenery - including remote lochs, desolate moors, ancient Caledonian forest and the stunning Cairngorms National Park - the WolfTrek is an adventure not to be missed. I wonder if you would be so kind as to circulate the following info to your members and contacts? That would be very helpful.Celebrating its 5th Anniversary this year, the WolfTrek has been named one of ‘9 Events Everyone Must Do’ by Men’s Fitness Magazine and described as ‘Epic…One of a kind’ by Men’s Health Magazine (though of course nearly half of our participants are women!). The spectacular WolfTrek route was created by the WildHearts team (you won’t find it on any map) and due to the unique conservational sensitivities of the terrain it passes through can only be held on ONE weekend a year.In teams of 3 or more you will have 24 hours to wolf down the whole 45 mile challenge or you can choose to take part in a team relay, tackling a bite-sized 15 mile section of the route. Alternatively choose to take on the Midnight March, an 18 mile trek from Forres to the ghostly shores of Lochindorb. You can find out more at http://www.click-n-print.co.uk/getlink/74TN36an/mF6WabfqdW/jYX6SWm2m4/ or via the flyer below.This year's event will be very special as it marks our 5th anniversary. We hope you can join us! Thank you so much.WildHearts
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Sunday, 22 July 2012
Saturday, 21 July 2012
Friday, 20 July 2012
Fri 20 Jul - Sat 21 Jul - Black Sail
Stay at this remote & isolated shepherds bothy at the head of Ennerdale which is accessible only on foot. Now a 16 bed YHA.
Meet: 18:00hrs at small pay & display car park at Gatesgarth Cottages, Buttermere (NY 194149). There is also some roadside parking.
Ascend to Black Sail YHA via Scarth Gap Pass
Distance: 2.5 miles
Ascent: 300m
Time: 1.5 hrs
Cost: £21.40 per person per night
There are self catering facilities but the YHA can provide meals if required. However they need to be booked in advance (Breakfast - £4.95; Lunch - £5.75; Evening meal £7.50 - £11.95)
Meet: 10am Black Sail YHA
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
One male place is now available for Black Sail Youth Hostel. Please contact Barbara for details.
Meet: 18:00hrs at small pay & display car park at Gatesgarth Cottages, Buttermere (NY 194149). There is also some roadside parking.
Ascend to Black Sail YHA via Scarth Gap Pass
Distance: 2.5 miles
Ascent: 300m
Time: 1.5 hrs
Cost: £21.40 per person per night
There are self catering facilities but the YHA can provide meals if required. However they need to be booked in advance (Breakfast - £4.95; Lunch - £5.75; Evening meal £7.50 - £11.95)
Sat 21st July 2012 - Pillar from Black Sail YHA
Ascent of Pillar (892m) from Black Sail YHA via the famous Pillar High Level Path. This route takes in spectacular crag scenery without having to resort to scrambling. It does however require a head for heights. And weather permitting fantastic views of Pillar Rock rising 150m out of Pillar Cove. Then a return to Gatesgarth Cottages via Scarth Gap Pass.Meet: 10am Black Sail YHA
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
One male place is now available for Black Sail Youth Hostel. Please contact Barbara for details.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Sun 15 Jul - Brotherswater/Dove Crag
Start Point: Cow Bridge - between Brothers Water & Patterdale (GR NY 403134) @ 09:00
Description: First we walk the nice flat, mile long path past Brothers Water along to the Brothers Water Inn. We then climb SSE, up The Tongue & Rough Edge, to the top of Caudale Moor & (maybe?) Stony Cove Pike (just to 'bag' another summit?) before heading SSW to drop down to the Kirkstone Pass (+ Inn?). Next it's straight up Red Screes and then follow the ridge past Scandale Tarn & Black Brow, before reaching Dove Crag. This time we descend down (below the Priest's Hole cave) to the bottom of Dovedale, before following it down to Hartsop Hall then repeating the initial mile, past Brothers Water, back to the cars.
Distance: 11.25 miles (18 km)
Total Ascent: 1400 metres (4593 ft.)
Time: 6.5 / 7.5 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: First we walk the nice flat, mile long path past Brothers Water along to the Brothers Water Inn. We then climb SSE, up The Tongue & Rough Edge, to the top of Caudale Moor & (maybe?) Stony Cove Pike (just to 'bag' another summit?) before heading SSW to drop down to the Kirkstone Pass (+ Inn?). Next it's straight up Red Screes and then follow the ridge past Scandale Tarn & Black Brow, before reaching Dove Crag. This time we descend down (below the Priest's Hole cave) to the bottom of Dovedale, before following it down to Hartsop Hall then repeating the initial mile, past Brothers Water, back to the cars.
Distance: 11.25 miles (18 km)
Total Ascent: 1400 metres (4593 ft.)
Time: 6.5 / 7.5 hours
Grade: 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Sun 8 Jul - Longsleddale
Start: Sadgill, Longsleddale, (parking where the road ends). GR: 483 058
Start time: 9am
Distance: 20km, grade 3 ? 4, as there are a few steep climbs
Route: Mosedale Cottage, Swindale Head, over the old coffin route to Haweswater resevoir. Up the road to Gatescarth and then back up and over Gatesgarth Pass to Sadgill
Suggest tea afterwards at Wilfs at Staveley, 15 minute drive from start
Contact: Emma 07773 202845
If the weather is really good may organise a wild camp Saturday night and ask someone not camping to lead group to Mosedale Cottage area.
Start time: 9am
Distance: 20km, grade 3 ? 4, as there are a few steep climbs
Route: Mosedale Cottage, Swindale Head, over the old coffin route to Haweswater resevoir. Up the road to Gatescarth and then back up and over Gatesgarth Pass to Sadgill
Suggest tea afterwards at Wilfs at Staveley, 15 minute drive from start
Contact: Emma 07773 202845
If the weather is really good may organise a wild camp Saturday night and ask someone not camping to lead group to Mosedale Cottage area.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Wed 4 Jul - Heversham Head
A short walk through fields and along quiet country lanes, culminating in a climb up to the fine viewpoint of Heversham Head.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Total ascent: 120m
Grade: 1
Start: 7 pm - park on road near Dallam School, Princess Way, Heversham. (Grid ref SD497831)
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Total ascent: 120m
Grade: 1
Start: 7 pm - park on road near Dallam School, Princess Way, Heversham. (Grid ref SD497831)
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
Sunday, 1 July 2012
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Sun 17 Jun - Great and Green Gable from Langdale
Leader: Rob 0777 398 6512
Start 09.00 at Old Dungeon Ghyll National Trust car park (the second one on the right) in Langdale valley.
GR 236 061 OL Leisure map No 6 SW sheet.
Distance 20 Km
Ascent 1200 Mts
Time 8 Hours
Grade 4/5
We set out behind the pub in a NW direction along the Cumbrian way along Mickleden, branching W up Rosset Gill 600mts to Angle Tarn, carrying on NW reaching Sprinkling Tarn 600mts on to Sty Head 496mts at the foot of Great Gable of which we ascend the SW ridge for 400mts to gain the summit at 899mts.
After taking in the magnificent views we head NE to Windy Gap 750mts then a short ascent of 50mts to gain Green Gables' summit. We leave the top to descend Aaron Slack to Sty Head Tarn 450mts. Then retrace our route past Sprinkling Tarn, Angle Tarn and back down Rosset Gill to the ODG. for well earned refreshments.
Don't forget to take plenty of water and sun screen!
Start 09.00 at Old Dungeon Ghyll National Trust car park (the second one on the right) in Langdale valley.
GR 236 061 OL Leisure map No 6 SW sheet.
Distance 20 Km
Ascent 1200 Mts
Time 8 Hours
Grade 4/5
We set out behind the pub in a NW direction along the Cumbrian way along Mickleden, branching W up Rosset Gill 600mts to Angle Tarn, carrying on NW reaching Sprinkling Tarn 600mts on to Sty Head 496mts at the foot of Great Gable of which we ascend the SW ridge for 400mts to gain the summit at 899mts.
After taking in the magnificent views we head NE to Windy Gap 750mts then a short ascent of 50mts to gain Green Gables' summit. We leave the top to descend Aaron Slack to Sty Head Tarn 450mts. Then retrace our route past Sprinkling Tarn, Angle Tarn and back down Rosset Gill to the ODG. for well earned refreshments.
Don't forget to take plenty of water and sun screen!
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Wed 13 Jun - Levens Park
Meet: 19:00hrs outside The Playing Fields, Levens Village (SD 488 857). Plenty of roadside parking.
Time: 1.5-2hrs
Distance: 4 miles
Grade: Easy
Drinks afterwards at the Hare & Hounds, Levens
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Time: 1.5-2hrs
Distance: 4 miles
Grade: Easy
Drinks afterwards at the Hare & Hounds, Levens
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Sun 10 June - Red Screes/Fairfield
Start Point: Roadside parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside G.R. NY 371044 @ 09.30
Description: After walking through the park & Ambleside centre (food re-supply possible?) we head East, up the Struggle's road, for about ¾ of a mile. We then turn onto the FP to climb the ridge that crosses Snarker Pike & continues on to Red Screes. Following the wall NW we'll cross Scandale Pass &, after a wire fence, reach Scandale Tarn. We can possibly make a slight detour here, on the RHS, to the summit of Little Hart Crag for good views of Dovedale (N) & Scandale (S). After crossing the boggy Bakestones Moss we then climb (200m'ish) onto Dove Crag (which is part of the Fairfield Horseshoe) & accross to the NE is the Priest's Hole Cave (if visibility is OK!). Next we follow the ridge over Hart Crag & onto Fairfield itself, before descending S over Great Rigg, Rydal Fell, Heron Pike then Nab Scar. Then it's just down past Rydal Mount, turning E past Rydal Hall & following the FP to pop out on the A591 by Scandale bridge. After turning L it's only ½ a mile or so back into Ambleside.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Total Ascent: 950 metres (3115 ft.)
High Point: Fairfield - 873 metres (2863 ft.)
Time: 7-8 hours
Grade: 3 / 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: After walking through the park & Ambleside centre (food re-supply possible?) we head East, up the Struggle's road, for about ¾ of a mile. We then turn onto the FP to climb the ridge that crosses Snarker Pike & continues on to Red Screes. Following the wall NW we'll cross Scandale Pass &, after a wire fence, reach Scandale Tarn. We can possibly make a slight detour here, on the RHS, to the summit of Little Hart Crag for good views of Dovedale (N) & Scandale (S). After crossing the boggy Bakestones Moss we then climb (200m'ish) onto Dove Crag (which is part of the Fairfield Horseshoe) & accross to the NE is the Priest's Hole Cave (if visibility is OK!). Next we follow the ridge over Hart Crag & onto Fairfield itself, before descending S over Great Rigg, Rydal Fell, Heron Pike then Nab Scar. Then it's just down past Rydal Mount, turning E past Rydal Hall & following the FP to pop out on the A591 by Scandale bridge. After turning L it's only ½ a mile or so back into Ambleside.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Total Ascent: 950 metres (3115 ft.)
High Point: Fairfield - 873 metres (2863 ft.)
Time: 7-8 hours
Grade: 3 / 4
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Sun 27 May - The Dodds
Ascent of Great Dodd, Watson's Dodd and Stybarrow Dodd from Dockray. Then return via Sticks Pass and the Miner's track.
Meet: 10am Dockray. There is a small car pak at the Southern end of the village opposite the telephone box (NY 393216) or roadside parking on the lane to Green How/High Row
Ascent: 700m
Time: 5hrs
Grade: medium
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Meet: 10am Dockray. There is a small car pak at the Southern end of the village opposite the telephone box (NY 393216) or roadside parking on the lane to Green How/High Row
Ascent: 700m
Time: 5hrs
Grade: medium
Contact: Babs (07843567097)
Monday, 21 May 2012
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Sun 20 May - Latterbarrow/Claife Heights
Start Point: Red Nab Car Park (G.R. SD 385 993 @ 10.00)
Description: Red Nab c.p. / Belle Grange / Scab Moss / Waterson Intake / Latterbarrow / Long Height / past Wise Een & Moss Eccles Tarns / Far Sawrey (Claife Crier??) / Claife Heights
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 370 metres (1214 ft.)
High Point: Latterbarrow's summit - 244 metres (800 ft.)
Time: 5 hours
Grade: 2 / 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Description: Red Nab c.p. / Belle Grange / Scab Moss / Waterson Intake / Latterbarrow / Long Height / past Wise Een & Moss Eccles Tarns / Far Sawrey (Claife Crier??) / Claife Heights
Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Total Ascent: 370 metres (1214 ft.)
High Point: Latterbarrow's summit - 244 metres (800 ft.)
Time: 5 hours
Grade: 2 / 3
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Sun 13 May - Wansfell
Start: 9.30am @ parking beside the River Rothay / Rothay Park, Ambleside (G.R. NY 371044. Ambleside / Stockghyll Force waterfalls / Wansfell Pike / Nanny Lane / Troutbeck (Mortal Man or Queen’s Head for a brew perhaps) / Robin Lane / High Skelghyll / Jenkins Crag / Ambleside again
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5k)
Terrain: quiet roads, steep ascent up Wansfell and then it depends on the weather. Mostly clear FPs.
Ascent: 482 metres
Time: about 4.5 hours (leisurely pace)
Grade: 3
Leader: Richard (07948 339413)
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5k)
Terrain: quiet roads, steep ascent up Wansfell and then it depends on the weather. Mostly clear FPs.
Ascent: 482 metres
Time: about 4.5 hours (leisurely pace)
Grade: 3
Leader: Richard (07948 339413)
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Thursday 10 May - Canter Round Kendal
Cancelled due to rain. Meet in Brewery for drinks at 7.00 instead.
Start. Carpark bottom of Gillingate, next to Albert Hall opposite Cobbler John. Car park is free after 6. START 7pm!
This is a walk around Kendal that shows the town off to its best. Among its hidden secrets we will be animal spotting in Serpentine Woods, Crossing Hallgarths only bridge, walking through Prickly Fell (prickly by name, prickly by nature), wondering over some parks, detouring to Sedburgh Road Tarn and of course no visit to Kendal is complete without the Castle.
You will be surprised what little footpaths Kendal holds and how steep some of them actually are!
Walk is approx 2 hrs and we have numerous pubs or food stops to go to after.
Leader Claire D - 07511259791
Start. Carpark bottom of Gillingate, next to Albert Hall opposite Cobbler John. Car park is free after 6. START 7pm!
This is a walk around Kendal that shows the town off to its best. Among its hidden secrets we will be animal spotting in Serpentine Woods, Crossing Hallgarths only bridge, walking through Prickly Fell (prickly by name, prickly by nature), wondering over some parks, detouring to Sedburgh Road Tarn and of course no visit to Kendal is complete without the Castle.
You will be surprised what little footpaths Kendal holds and how steep some of them actually are!
Walk is approx 2 hrs and we have numerous pubs or food stops to go to after.
Leader Claire D - 07511259791
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Sun 29 Apr - Dentdale to Ribblehead Linear Walk
We start at Ribblehead Station with a 10 minute train ride on the Settle Carlisle railway. This crosses the Ribblehead Viaduct to Dent Station. The walk is a linear walk back to our start point and commences from Dent Railway Station (the highest station in England!), crosses upper Dentdale and Blea Moor, ascends the summit of Whernside, and drops down to finish at Ribblehead Railway Station. The cost of the train ride is currently £3.10.
Start: We catch the 10.27 am train from Ribblehead Railway Station, NGR: SD 765 789. Meet on platform 2 (northbound for Carlisle ) of Ribblehead Railway Station at least 5 mins beforehand and don’t be late! The cost of the train ride is currently £3.10. There is loads of free parking in the area, although it does get busy on nice days.
Distance: 10.5 miles
Terrain: quiet country roads, boggy paths over Blea Moor, stone paths gradually climbing up and down Whernside
Ascent: 590 metres
Time: about 5.5-6 hours
Grade: 3/4
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019
Start: We catch the 10.27 am train from Ribblehead Railway Station, NGR: SD 765 789. Meet on platform 2 (northbound for Carlisle ) of Ribblehead Railway Station at least 5 mins beforehand and don’t be late! The cost of the train ride is currently £3.10. There is loads of free parking in the area, although it does get busy on nice days.
Distance: 10.5 miles
Terrain: quiet country roads, boggy paths over Blea Moor, stone paths gradually climbing up and down Whernside
Ascent: 590 metres
Time: about 5.5-6 hours
Grade: 3/4
Leader: Jeremy 07899 923019
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