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Walk Reports
16th January 2022
Lancaster Fellwalkers ended their walks in Keswick on Sunday, after enjoying a fine day in ideal winter weather, mild and windless with only a little cloud on the tops of the fells.
The A group were first off the coach at Scales, and were led by David Ward up Mousthwaite Comb, climbing over Atkinson Pike and on to the top of Blencathra then dropping down to the Guide Stone to join the Cumbria Way back to Keswick, covering 10 ½ miles and 2850 feet.
Terry Abbott started next from Threlkeld with the B group, following the newly repaired footpath to Brudholme Bridge then under the A66 and up to Goosewell Farm, visiting Castlerigg Stone Circle on the way, before continuing through Great Wood and dropping to Calfclose Bay and along the shore of Derwent Water then into Keswick via Castlewood Head, 7 ¾ miles and 1000 feet.
The A- group started from Portinscale, taken by Di Ainsworth past Nichol End and Hause End to Skelgill, before climbing up to Hause Gate then dropping to Manesty to join the Cumbria Way back to Keswick, 9 ½ miles and 1650 feet.
2nd January 2022
Lancaster Fellwalkers had their first outing of 2022 on Sunday, walking from Tebay to Crosby Ravensworth, with a dry, breezy morning giving way to heavy rain in the afternoon.
Heather Ward started with the A group from Tebay, turning first south to Greenholme then north to Ewelock Bank and Shepherd’s Bridge as far as Shap Wells and the Queen’s Monument, before crossing the M6 to Hause Farm, up to Oddendale Cairn then heading down to finish via Oddendale and Haber, covering 12 ½ miles and 1250 feet of ascent.
The B group started next from Orton, led by Judith Brown north past the church then turning west on the Coast-to-Coast route to join the Roman Road north for about a mile, continuing north almost to Oddendale before heading east to Lane Head then down through High and Low Dalebanks, 7 ½ miles and 700 feet.
Andy Pickering did a circular walk from Crosby Ravensworth with the A- group, heading south on Slack Randy past White Hag to Black Dub, Hovernook Pike and Long Scar Pike before turning north through Oddendale to Hardendale Nab and Iron Hill and down along Harberwain Lane, 10 miles and 1200 feet.
19th December 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers ended their last walks of 2021 on Sunday in Kendal, enjoying a dramatic mix of weather conditions, with an inversion of temperature filling the valleys with dense fog, but illuminating the peaks above in bright sunshine.
The A group started their walk at Millside and were led by Andy Pickering through Buckhouse Wood, along the top of Whitbarrow Scar to Lord’s Seat, down through Gillbirks to Low Farm, along the road to Brigsteer, climbing Scout Scar through Honeybee Wood to Hodgson’s Leap and dropping via Lane Farm and Scroggs Wood to join the river into Kendal, covering 12 miles and 1800 feet of ascent.
Paddy Feely took the A- group from Raven’s Lodge through the Whitbarrow Reserve to Row and White Beck, on to Underbarrow then along Gamblesmire Lane, dropping down through the golf course into Kendal, 10 miles and 1600 feet.
The B group started their walk from the A590 with Helena Nixon taking them through Sizergh Park to Holeslack Farm, on to Helsington Church and Helsington Barrows on Scout Scar, then dropped through Warriners Wood and Scroggs Wood to return along the river, 7 ½ miles 800 feet.
5th December 2021
The A- group were first off the coach in Beetham and were led by Kate Brindley, crossing via Pye Bridge to Holme and Townend Farm, then up over Farleton Knott, round the crags to Hutton Roof, on to High Biggins and into Kirkby Lonsdale, covering 9 ½ miles and 1450 feet of ascent.
Pearl Bowker and the A group did the full length of the Limestone Link, starting in Arnside, following Black Dyke Lane to Hazelslack, up the Fairy Steps and through the woods to Slackhead and Hale, crossing Holme Moss to Holme, then up to Hutton Roof, dropping to High Biggins and Devil’s Bridge, 12 miles and 1500 feet.
The B group left the coach on the A65 near Fleet, and Margaret Tyson took them along tracks to Tosca and Old Town, along Chapel Lane to Mansergh and into Kearstwick, then back round Underley Park and the rugby club, 8 miles and 800 feet.
21st November 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers enjoyed a superb day's walking in the North Lakes on Sunday, with blues skies and sunshine all day enhancing the stunning views of Blencathra, Ullswater, and the Pennines.
The A- group were first off the coach in Shap, with Maria Peel leading them along the river Lowther to Bampton, on to Knipe and Whale, across to Helton then up over Moor Divock and Askham Fell before dropping down to Askham via Riggingleys, covering 10 miles and 1000 feet of ascent.
The other groups all started from Askham. Soraia Elisio took the B group up to Heughscar Hill by Riggingleys, dropping to the Cockpit and Moor Divock via Ketley Gate, continuing down to Helton, on to Whale then along the river back to Askham, 7.8 miles and 900 feet.
Alison Barrow headed up to the Cockpit with the A group, on to Arthur's Pike via Barton Fell, then over Bonscale Pike to Loadpot Hill turning down past Lambert Lad and Lord's Seat to Heughscar Hill and Askham, 12 miles and 2000 feet.
The A+ group started on a similar route with Heather Ward to Loadpot Hill, then went down The Pen to Butterwick, on to Knipe Hall and back through Whale, 13 miles and 2,100 feet.
7th November 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers headed to the Cartmel peninsula for their walks last Sunday, with a damp start to the day improving to give excellent views over to Furness, the Lakeland Fells and down the Bay.
The A and A- groups both started from Newby Bridge, and both headed first to Finsthwaite. Kate Brindley then led the A- group down to Newland Head, up to Canny Hill and Bigland Barrow, round the Tarn, over Bigland Heights and into Grassgarth, along Ellerside, up Howbarrow Hill and into Cartmel through Barns Bank, covering 9 miles and 1600 feet of ascent.
The A group were taken by Francesca Citron through the Bigland Allotment, following a similar route through Bigland, along Ellerside, over How Barrow then on to Long Scar before returning through Cark and Park Lane, 12 miles and 1700 feet.
Dorothy Swarbrick started from Carmel on a circular walk with the B group, via Wall Nook and the Great Allotment to High Gate, round Bigland Tarn, also walking on to Gressgarth, along Ellerside and Howbarrow then down by Long Scar and Lane Park, 9.8 miles and 1200 feet.
24th October 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers walked from Torver and Coniston on Sunday, on a day when the weather forecast threatened them with gales and heavy rain.
The B group were first off the coach, on the shore of Coniston Water. Hilda Preston then led them round Stable Harvey Moss, Torver Low Common and Park Ground to cross the road and pass Kell Hall Tarn on Torver Back Common, dropping to the lakeshore path to Coniston, covering 8 miles and 800 feet of ascent.
Mark Scarisbrick left the coach with the A group at Torver, following the lane past the old quarry and on to Walna Scar Road. Their plan was to go up to Goat Hause and Coniston Old Man then down via Dow Crag, Brown Pike and back to Coniston, 10.5 miles and 3,300 feet – but they had to adapt their walk due to extreme winds and very heavy rain.
The A- group did a circular walk from Coniston, taken by Di Ainsworth along the lakeside path to Heathwaite Landing, on to Torver via Brackenbarrow Farm and then up to Goat’s Water, and down via the Walna Scar Road, 10 miles and 1900 feet.
10th October 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers enjoyed hikes in the central Lake District on Sunday, in the area around Grasmere. Once again the weather was kind to them, with a perfect autumn day and exceptionally clear views.
The B group were again first off the coach in Ambleside, and were led by Hilda Preston up to High Sweden Bridge, past Rydal Hall, through White Moss Common, then on to Forest Side and Allen Bank into Grasmere, covering 8 miles and 1500 feet of ascent.
The other walks were circular from Grasmere. Paddy Feely took the A group first up Helm Crag, on along the tops over Calf Crag to High Raise and Sergeant Man, then round to Blea Rigg before dropping down to Silver How then into Grasmere, 12 miles and 3000 feet. The A- group were taken north by John Whitehead to Ghyll Foot and up to Steel Fell, keeping high to Calf Crag, then Gibson Knott and Helm Crag before dropping steeply down to New Bridge and Grasmere, 9 miles and 2,400 feet.
26th September 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers travelled to the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday for their second autumn walk. They enjoyed superb views along the Pennines despite a few light showers, and ended in Hawes.
The B group were first off the coach at Far Garstones, and were led by Frank Whittle along the Dales Way to Cam End, then the Pennine Way past Cam Fell, Kidhow Gate and Ten End, over Rottenstone Hill, down Gaudy Lane and through the fields to Gayle and Hawes, covering 9 miles and 1100 feet of ascent.
The other walks stared from Hawes. Audrey Robinson took the A group through Gayle up over Wether Fell and onto Cam High Road, down into Raydale and Marsett, across Cam High Road again and on through Burtersett to Hawes, 12 miles and 2200 feet. Howard Markham set off with the A- group via Spillion Green and Widdale Beck, along the river Ure to Hollin Bank and Thwaite Bridge, then by High Rigg down to Cottersdale, up by Spring Wood to Hearne Top and back along the Pennine Way, 11 miles and 1800 feet.
12 September 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers enjoyed their first coach outing on Sunday September 12th after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid 19. The views were excellent over Derwent Water, Borrowdale and the northern fells.
All the walks started from Threlkeld. Hilda Preston led the B group north past Blease Farm and the Blencathra Centre, along a path above Glenderaterra Beck as far as the Guide Stone, then turned back along the flanks of Lonsdale Fell to pass Whit Beck, Latrigg car park and back through Wescoe, covering 9 miles and 1500 feet of ascent.
The A- group were led by Lawson Atkinson, starting along the same path but continuing to Burnt Horse, then climbing steeply to the top of Lonsdale Fell, down and over Latrigg and back through Wescoe, 11 miles and 2500 feet.
Jon Bishop took the A group to Scales, up Mousthwaite Comb, along Glenderamackin Valley and the flank of the Tongue, on via Mungrisedale Common, to the top of Blencathra and Blease Fell and down through Blease Farm, 11.5 miles and 3500 feet.
1 March 2020
Lancaster Fellwalkers walked in the Long Preston area on a bright day but with a strong, cold wind. Conditions were generally muddy following the heavy rain throughout February and the Ribble Valley between Settle and Long Preston was flooded. John Whitehead’s A Party were first off the coach at Gildersleets on the Settle bypass. They walked through Settle to Blua Crags, Rye Loaf Hill, Scaleber Force and Black Gill Beck. Their walk was 11.5 miles and 1680 ft of ascent. The other walks started at Long Preston. A Plus, led by John Davies in a walk of 15.7 miles and 2,350 ft, went to Scaleber Force, Rye Loaf Hill, Kirkby Fell, Malham and Kirkby Malham and back by Ingle Bridge and Orms Gill Green. Margaret Tyson led the A Minus group on a walk of 11 miles and 1,800 ft north east of Long Preston by Newhouse Lane, Dacre Lane, Southrop Lane, Orms Gill, Crakehall Moor, Bookilber Barn and Langber Lane. B Party was led by Judith Brown to Hellifield on New House Lane. They crossed fields from Hellifield Green to Panbeck Farm where they crossed the River Ribble for the first time. At Halton West they turned onto Brook Lane and the Ribble Way to Cowbridge were they crossed the Ribble again. They walked into Long Preston on Back Lane and through the village to look round the ancient church. Their walk was 8 miles and 500 ft of ascent. All groups met for refreshments at the Boars Head in the village.
For a comprehensive list of our previous walks, please see our Walks Database.
Walk Reports
16th January 2022
Lancaster Fellwalkers ended their walks in Keswick on Sunday, after enjoying a fine day in ideal winter weather, mild and windless with only a little cloud on the tops of the fells.
The A group were first off the coach at Scales, and were led by David Ward up Mousthwaite Comb, climbing over Atkinson Pike and on to the top of Blencathra then dropping down to the Guide Stone to join the Cumbria Way back to Keswick, covering 10 ½ miles and 2850 feet.
Terry Abbott started next from Threlkeld with the B group, following the newly repaired footpath to Brudholme Bridge then under the A66 and up to Goosewell Farm, visiting Castlerigg Stone Circle on the way, before continuing through Great Wood and dropping to Calfclose Bay and along the shore of Derwent Water then into Keswick via Castlewood Head, 7 ¾ miles and 1000 feet.
The A- group started from Portinscale, taken by Di Ainsworth past Nichol End and Hause End to Skelgill, before climbing up to Hause Gate then dropping to Manesty to join the Cumbria Way back to Keswick, 9 ½ miles and 1650 feet.
2nd January 2022
Lancaster Fellwalkers had their first outing of 2022 on Sunday, walking from Tebay to Crosby Ravensworth, with a dry, breezy morning giving way to heavy rain in the afternoon.
Heather Ward started with the A group from Tebay, turning first south to Greenholme then north to Ewelock Bank and Shepherd’s Bridge as far as Shap Wells and the Queen’s Monument, before crossing the M6 to Hause Farm, up to Oddendale Cairn then heading down to finish via Oddendale and Haber, covering 12 ½ miles and 1250 feet of ascent.
The B group started next from Orton, led by Judith Brown north past the church then turning west on the Coast-to-Coast route to join the Roman Road north for about a mile, continuing north almost to Oddendale before heading east to Lane Head then down through High and Low Dalebanks, 7 ½ miles and 700 feet.
Andy Pickering did a circular walk from Crosby Ravensworth with the A- group, heading south on Slack Randy past White Hag to Black Dub, Hovernook Pike and Long Scar Pike before turning north through Oddendale to Hardendale Nab and Iron Hill and down along Harberwain Lane, 10 miles and 1200 feet.
19th December 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers ended their last walks of 2021 on Sunday in Kendal, enjoying a dramatic mix of weather conditions, with an inversion of temperature filling the valleys with dense fog, but illuminating the peaks above in bright sunshine.
The A group started their walk at Millside and were led by Andy Pickering through Buckhouse Wood, along the top of Whitbarrow Scar to Lord’s Seat, down through Gillbirks to Low Farm, along the road to Brigsteer, climbing Scout Scar through Honeybee Wood to Hodgson’s Leap and dropping via Lane Farm and Scroggs Wood to join the river into Kendal, covering 12 miles and 1800 feet of ascent.
Paddy Feely took the A- group from Raven’s Lodge through the Whitbarrow Reserve to Row and White Beck, on to Underbarrow then along Gamblesmire Lane, dropping down through the golf course into Kendal, 10 miles and 1600 feet.
The B group started their walk from the A590 with Helena Nixon taking them through Sizergh Park to Holeslack Farm, on to Helsington Church and Helsington Barrows on Scout Scar, then dropped through Warriners Wood and Scroggs Wood to return along the river, 7 ½ miles 800 feet.
5th December 2021
The A- group were first off the coach in Beetham and were led by Kate Brindley, crossing via Pye Bridge to Holme and Townend Farm, then up over Farleton Knott, round the crags to Hutton Roof, on to High Biggins and into Kirkby Lonsdale, covering 9 ½ miles and 1450 feet of ascent.
Pearl Bowker and the A group did the full length of the Limestone Link, starting in Arnside, following Black Dyke Lane to Hazelslack, up the Fairy Steps and through the woods to Slackhead and Hale, crossing Holme Moss to Holme, then up to Hutton Roof, dropping to High Biggins and Devil’s Bridge, 12 miles and 1500 feet.
The B group left the coach on the A65 near Fleet, and Margaret Tyson took them along tracks to Tosca and Old Town, along Chapel Lane to Mansergh and into Kearstwick, then back round Underley Park and the rugby club, 8 miles and 800 feet.
21st November 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers enjoyed a superb day's walking in the North Lakes on Sunday, with blues skies and sunshine all day enhancing the stunning views of Blencathra, Ullswater, and the Pennines.
The A- group were first off the coach in Shap, with Maria Peel leading them along the river Lowther to Bampton, on to Knipe and Whale, across to Helton then up over Moor Divock and Askham Fell before dropping down to Askham via Riggingleys, covering 10 miles and 1000 feet of ascent.
The other groups all started from Askham. Soraia Elisio took the B group up to Heughscar Hill by Riggingleys, dropping to the Cockpit and Moor Divock via Ketley Gate, continuing down to Helton, on to Whale then along the river back to Askham, 7.8 miles and 900 feet.
Alison Barrow headed up to the Cockpit with the A group, on to Arthur's Pike via Barton Fell, then over Bonscale Pike to Loadpot Hill turning down past Lambert Lad and Lord's Seat to Heughscar Hill and Askham, 12 miles and 2000 feet.
The A+ group started on a similar route with Heather Ward to Loadpot Hill, then went down The Pen to Butterwick, on to Knipe Hall and back through Whale, 13 miles and 2,100 feet.
7th November 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers headed to the Cartmel peninsula for their walks last Sunday, with a damp start to the day improving to give excellent views over to Furness, the Lakeland Fells and down the Bay.
The A and A- groups both started from Newby Bridge, and both headed first to Finsthwaite. Kate Brindley then led the A- group down to Newland Head, up to Canny Hill and Bigland Barrow, round the Tarn, over Bigland Heights and into Grassgarth, along Ellerside, up Howbarrow Hill and into Cartmel through Barns Bank, covering 9 miles and 1600 feet of ascent.
The A group were taken by Francesca Citron through the Bigland Allotment, following a similar route through Bigland, along Ellerside, over How Barrow then on to Long Scar before returning through Cark and Park Lane, 12 miles and 1700 feet.
Dorothy Swarbrick started from Carmel on a circular walk with the B group, via Wall Nook and the Great Allotment to High Gate, round Bigland Tarn, also walking on to Gressgarth, along Ellerside and Howbarrow then down by Long Scar and Lane Park, 9.8 miles and 1200 feet.
24th October 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers walked from Torver and Coniston on Sunday, on a day when the weather forecast threatened them with gales and heavy rain.
The B group were first off the coach, on the shore of Coniston Water. Hilda Preston then led them round Stable Harvey Moss, Torver Low Common and Park Ground to cross the road and pass Kell Hall Tarn on Torver Back Common, dropping to the lakeshore path to Coniston, covering 8 miles and 800 feet of ascent.
Mark Scarisbrick left the coach with the A group at Torver, following the lane past the old quarry and on to Walna Scar Road. Their plan was to go up to Goat Hause and Coniston Old Man then down via Dow Crag, Brown Pike and back to Coniston, 10.5 miles and 3,300 feet – but they had to adapt their walk due to extreme winds and very heavy rain.
The A- group did a circular walk from Coniston, taken by Di Ainsworth along the lakeside path to Heathwaite Landing, on to Torver via Brackenbarrow Farm and then up to Goat’s Water, and down via the Walna Scar Road, 10 miles and 1900 feet.
10th October 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers enjoyed hikes in the central Lake District on Sunday, in the area around Grasmere. Once again the weather was kind to them, with a perfect autumn day and exceptionally clear views.
The B group were again first off the coach in Ambleside, and were led by Hilda Preston up to High Sweden Bridge, past Rydal Hall, through White Moss Common, then on to Forest Side and Allen Bank into Grasmere, covering 8 miles and 1500 feet of ascent.
The other walks were circular from Grasmere. Paddy Feely took the A group first up Helm Crag, on along the tops over Calf Crag to High Raise and Sergeant Man, then round to Blea Rigg before dropping down to Silver How then into Grasmere, 12 miles and 3000 feet. The A- group were taken north by John Whitehead to Ghyll Foot and up to Steel Fell, keeping high to Calf Crag, then Gibson Knott and Helm Crag before dropping steeply down to New Bridge and Grasmere, 9 miles and 2,400 feet.
26th September 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers travelled to the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday for their second autumn walk. They enjoyed superb views along the Pennines despite a few light showers, and ended in Hawes.
The B group were first off the coach at Far Garstones, and were led by Frank Whittle along the Dales Way to Cam End, then the Pennine Way past Cam Fell, Kidhow Gate and Ten End, over Rottenstone Hill, down Gaudy Lane and through the fields to Gayle and Hawes, covering 9 miles and 1100 feet of ascent.
The other walks stared from Hawes. Audrey Robinson took the A group through Gayle up over Wether Fell and onto Cam High Road, down into Raydale and Marsett, across Cam High Road again and on through Burtersett to Hawes, 12 miles and 2200 feet. Howard Markham set off with the A- group via Spillion Green and Widdale Beck, along the river Ure to Hollin Bank and Thwaite Bridge, then by High Rigg down to Cottersdale, up by Spring Wood to Hearne Top and back along the Pennine Way, 11 miles and 1800 feet.
12 September 2021
Lancaster Fellwalkers enjoyed their first coach outing on Sunday September 12th after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid 19. The views were excellent over Derwent Water, Borrowdale and the northern fells.
All the walks started from Threlkeld. Hilda Preston led the B group north past Blease Farm and the Blencathra Centre, along a path above Glenderaterra Beck as far as the Guide Stone, then turned back along the flanks of Lonsdale Fell to pass Whit Beck, Latrigg car park and back through Wescoe, covering 9 miles and 1500 feet of ascent.
The A- group were led by Lawson Atkinson, starting along the same path but continuing to Burnt Horse, then climbing steeply to the top of Lonsdale Fell, down and over Latrigg and back through Wescoe, 11 miles and 2500 feet.
Jon Bishop took the A group to Scales, up Mousthwaite Comb, along Glenderamackin Valley and the flank of the Tongue, on via Mungrisedale Common, to the top of Blencathra and Blease Fell and down through Blease Farm, 11.5 miles and 3500 feet.
1 March 2020
Lancaster Fellwalkers walked in the Long Preston area on a bright day but with a strong, cold wind. Conditions were generally muddy following the heavy rain throughout February and the Ribble Valley between Settle and Long Preston was flooded. John Whitehead’s A Party were first off the coach at Gildersleets on the Settle bypass. They walked through Settle to Blua Crags, Rye Loaf Hill, Scaleber Force and Black Gill Beck. Their walk was 11.5 miles and 1680 ft of ascent. The other walks started at Long Preston. A Plus, led by John Davies in a walk of 15.7 miles and 2,350 ft, went to Scaleber Force, Rye Loaf Hill, Kirkby Fell, Malham and Kirkby Malham and back by Ingle Bridge and Orms Gill Green. Margaret Tyson led the A Minus group on a walk of 11 miles and 1,800 ft north east of Long Preston by Newhouse Lane, Dacre Lane, Southrop Lane, Orms Gill, Crakehall Moor, Bookilber Barn and Langber Lane. B Party was led by Judith Brown to Hellifield on New House Lane. They crossed fields from Hellifield Green to Panbeck Farm where they crossed the River Ribble for the first time. At Halton West they turned onto Brook Lane and the Ribble Way to Cowbridge were they crossed the Ribble again. They walked into Long Preston on Back Lane and through the village to look round the ancient church. Their walk was 8 miles and 500 ft of ascent. All groups met for refreshments at the Boars Head in the village.