21/06/2026 Coach Walk - Great Langdale

8:00 start with 17:30 return

A Walk - Langdale Pikes, High Raise & Black Crags with Graham Hogg

10.5 miles / 17 km with 3350 ft / 1020 m Total Ascent

Today’s A walk, encompasses the classic tops of the Langdale Pikes and then adds in an outlier just for good measure!

Unfortunately, there is no gentle “approach” walk-in today, it is head down and straight uphill from the start at New Dungeon Ghyll.

Our ascent route initially follows Dungeon Ghyll up to Mark Gate, high above Raven Crag. The terrain is steep but a well defined path guides us slowly onward ultimately to Loft Crag (682m). On a clear day, the views into Mickledon and across to Crinkle Crags and Bowfell take some beating.

We’ll first head to Pike of Stickle (709m) before walking over to Harrison Stickle (736m), Pavey Ark (702m), Thunacar Knott (723m) and then round to Sergeant Man (736m).

From here, it’s then up to the high point of the day – High Raise (762m).

A long descent west on a sometimes faint or non existent path brings us to the head of the Stake Pass which separates Langstrath from Mickledon.

If time and conditions allow, we will climb Black Crags (588m) before doubling back to Stake Gill on a steep descending path that Wainwright illustrates in his book on the Southern Fells. Walking poles may prove useful here for additional balance.

Either way, if you have done the Stake Pass or Rossett Gill footpaths before, you will know that it is a long way down to the valley floor of Mickledon! 

Once down, the valley track is wide with a few undulations but otherwise straightforward. It is undeniably a long walk back to the NDG Hotel and Car Park, but the surrounding tops provide a fantastic backdrop along the way.

B+ Walk - Little Langdale with Stuart Arnold
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B Walk - TitleAndLeader
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C Walk - Title with Dorothy Dobson
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17/06/2026 Stroller - Marton Mere

June

Start: 10:30am

Marton Mere with Barry Hayhurst
2 to 3 miles with little climbing  

Each Mid-Week Stroller walk has a destination providing a venue for drinks / snacks / meals etc.

Meet at The Art Deco Cafe , Stanley Park , West Park Drive , Blackpool FY3 9EQ.

11/06/2026 Thursday Car - Hutton Roof

June

Start: 10:30am 

B Walk - Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Fell with Katie Clenshaw

8 Miles / 13 km with 1450 ft / 445 m Total Ascent

Meet at Dalton Crags Car Park, Dalton Lane, Burton-in-Kendal (Sat Nav: LA6 1NL, Grid Reference SD 552 761, marked Plain Quarry on the OS map), ready for the usual start time 10:30am.  

The hills in this area are formed from Carboniferous limestone and have some of the best examples of limestone pavement in the country, supporting a range of plants and wildlife. Some areas are wooded, others are grassland or scrub. The soils are thin, so sometimes we will be walking where the limestone is exposed. As they are set apart from the surrounding hills on a clear day we should have views across to the Pennines, the Howgills, the Lakeland Fells, Arnside Knott and Warton Crag. 

We start by heading up past Dalton Crags to the trig point at the top of Hutton Roof Crag, then continue past Potslacks and  across Uberash Plain to the road. From here we skirt around the east side of Newbiggin Crags, with views towards the Pennines and the Howgills, eventually reaching Farleton Knott. We will take the steep path downhill below the crags on the west side of Holmepark Fell (although there is also the option of taking the higher path along the crags if anyone wants to). then continue round Holme Park Quarry, which is hardly visible here, then through Pickles Wood, past Dalton and back to the car park.

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07/06/2026 Sunday Car - Tarleton

June

Start 10:30am

C Walk - Tarleton circular river and canal walk with Christine Furlong 

7 miles (11.2 km) flat walking

We meet at the usual time 10.30 at Mark Square Tarleton PR4 6TU, which is in the centre of Tarleton behind the Spar shop, there is plenty of unrestricted free parking. 

On our recce this walk took us 3 hours,  but if we stop for a snack and drink it could take us a little longer. 

 

This Tarleton circular walk features a scenic combination of the Leads Liverpool canal (Rufford branch) and the river Douglas, passing through a peaceful rural landscape. With mainly good paths, but we do go over and under bridges where it can be muddy, however there are no stiles or fences to negotiate and little road walking. But we will be crossing the A59 a couple of times. 

 

During our walk we will see where the planned new wind farm will be and have the opportunity to look at the plans, we will also walk through the  Sollom conservation area. We will then start to  head back to our starting point in Tarleton, where refreshments can be found in the local pubs and cafes.

24/05/2026 Coach Walk - Loggerheads & Rhuthun

8:00 start with 17:30 return

A Walk - South along the Clwydian Hills with Katie Clenshaw

12.5-14 miles / 20-22.6 km with 2320 m / 710 m Total Ascent

Leaving the coach at Llanferres, we start off by taking the path behind the Druid Inn, past Fron Hen towards Bwlch Penbarras, From here we take the steep climb up to the top of Foel Fenlli (511 m), the site of one of a number of hill forts in the Clywdian Hills. The remains of ramparts can clearly be seen.

From Foel Fenlli we descend southwards, picking up the Offas Dyke path at Bwlch Crug-glâs, which we follow as far as Garreg Lŵyd, where we take an out and back detour to ascend Moel Gyw (467m). After taking the path round the east side of Moel Llanfair, we rejoin the Offa’s Dyke path which we follow as far as the mast on Moel y Gelli. 

There are a number of options for making our way to Rhuthun from here. If there is time we will head west to the village of Graig-fechan via Pant Myharan, then north passing though a former limestone quarry which is now a lovely wooded nature reserve. Then make our way to Rhuthun via Plâs-newydd farm and finish off along the Afon Clywd (14 miles). There are other paths off the hills further north we can take if we are short of time, and we could do the last part into Rhuthun on the road (12.5 miles).

B+ Walk - A traverse of Moel Famau & Foel Fenlli with Dave Colbert
10.5 miles / 17 km with 2140 ft / 650 m Total Ascent

This walk takes in the highest summits in Bryniau Clwyd and a section of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail (Llwybr Clawdd Offa). From Loggerheads, we follow the Afon Alun northward for a short distance before crossing it to contour around the slopes of Ffrith Mountain. The climbing continues across the northern flank of Moel Famau to reach its summit from the north-west along the Offa’s Dyke National Trail. At 555m/1,820ft, Moel Famau is the high point of Bryniau Clwyd, and on a clear day views extend from the mountains of Eryri in the west across to the High Peak in the east.

Now heading south, we descend gradually to Bwlch Penbarra to be faced with what looks like a brutal ascent to the hill fort summit of Foel Fenlli (511m/1,676ft). Fear not – there is a sneaky, well-graded path that we follow around the side. Leaving the Offa’s Dyke National Trail at Bwlch Crug-glâs, we drop into a deep-cut valley above Coed Blaennant, eventually reaching the village of Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd. Our route to Rhuthun (Ruthin) is along paths and tracks via Plas Tower Bridge. Mwynhau!!

B Walk - Rhuthun Circular via Rhewl & Ty-maur with Alan & Barbara Gilbert
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20/05/2026 Stroller - Hurst Grange Park

May

Start: 10:30am

Hurst Grange Park with Trudy and Barbara
2.5 miles with little climbing and a small amount on the road. No stiles.

Each Mid-Week Stroller walk has a destination providing a venue for drinks / snacks / meals etc.

Meet in the car park near the cemetery, Hill road, Penwortham (Sat nav: PR1 9XH).  Can park on the road if busy. Toilets in the park. Then afterwards at the Fleece Inn, Penwortham, 39 Liverpool road, PR1 9XD . Car registration is put in at the bar. 

Please let Trudy have your meal preferences by 11th May. Menu on Fleece website or pics on  stroller WhatsApp.

14/05/2026 Thursday Car - Catforth

May

Start: 10:30am 

B Walk - Catforth with Chris Airey
7 miles /11.26 km with little climbing

Meet at Crown Lane junction with Rosemary Lane (Sat Nav: PR4 0HB), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Starting at Swillbrook we walk down Crown Lane to Woodplumpton into Hollowforth Lane taking in Woodplumpton viaduct then across fields to Lewth, Woodsfold and Blackleach and return to Crown Lane.

10/05/2026 Sunday Car - Fulwood

May

Start 10:30am

C Walk - Fulwood/Grange with Bob Tognarelli and Margaret Murrey
5.5 to 6 miles (9.5 km) of mainly flat walking but with 3 sets of steps to negotiate

Meet at car park next to the Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane, Fulwood (Sat Nav: PR2 9PS) ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

We set off from the car park exiting on to Longsands Lane and make our way to Sandybrook Woods. Entering the Woods we walk down the steps to the brook, where we follow the path to Fulwood Row and on to Gamull Lane. Here we pick up the Old Train Track and after a short walk, we are on the Guild Wheel heading towards the Crematorium. Passing the Crematorium we then continue on the Guild wheel for a short distance before taking a right hand path (muddy when recce’d) which will lead us to Grange Park. Lunch is in the Park. We now walk through Grange Park, to Longridge Road and then on to Brookfield Park. We now have steps to climb to get up to the housing estate. Walking along two streets gets us to Watling Street Road. Crossing the road we again enter Sandybrook Woods following the path down to the brook, crossing the brook to climb the steps leading out of the Woods. Finally crossing a playing field and a road, puts us back at the car park

Colin Hunt

Many of you will already know that Colin Hunt passed away suddenly on Tuesday 17 February.

Colin had been a member of the club for many years and was President of the club from 1993 to 1997. He was also a prolific walk leader.

Colin set up the Thursday Walks programme in 2000, which many of us are still enjoying today, and was Thursday Walks Secretary until 2013.

Colin’s funeral will be held at 2pm on Thursday 19th March at Midge Hall Methodist Church, PR26 6TD, with refreshments in the church hall after the service.

04/05/2026 Committee Meeting

May

Start: 7:00pm until 9:00pm

Committee Meetings are held on Mondays

Start at 7:00pm and finish at 9:00pm.

All members are welcome.

We meet at the Over 60s Club, Priory Lane, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0AR.

26/04/2026 Coach Walk - Glenridding via Dockray

April

8:00 start with 17:30 return

A Walk - This One's a Dodd-le with John Parkinson

10.5 miles / 17 km with 2930 ft / 893 m Total Ascent

According to Wikipedia “Dodd" refers to a hill or mountain, particularly in the context of the Lake District in England, where it is often used to describe rounded hills. The term is derived from the Old Norse word "fjall," meaning "hill."   Today we leave the coach at Thornythwaite, passing by Lucy’s Wood and crossing Matterdale Common to ascend Randerside, a 690m non-Wainwright.  From there it’s a short hop up to a triple of Dodds - Great, Watson’s and Styborrow - all Wainwrights.  Descending across Sticks Pass we climb Raise, another Wainwright and then on to the cairn at Whiteside Bank, also a Wainwright. Turning back we descend across Glenridding Common and down into Glenridding itself.  Depending on time, energy and weather, an option to continue to Helvellyn and descend via Swirral Edge adds 0.6 miles and a further 135 m of ascent..

B+ Walk - Boredale Hause and Place Fell with Stuart Arnold
10.6 miles / 17 km with 2400 ft / 730 m Total Ascent

From Glenridding we walk down the road to join a track which takes us uphill to the top of Boredale Hause. From here it's up onto Place Fell. Now we drop down steeply  to the track which follows Ullswater back to make our return back into Glenridding.

B Walk - Angle Tarn with Bob Evans
8.5 miles / 13.7 km with 1530 ft / 466 m Total Ascent

Starting from Glenridding we walk to Patterdale and go via Goldrill Bridge along the valley floor until we are opposite Dubhow Crag. From here we turn northwards and start our climbing up the well-graded track to Boardale Hause. As we climb, the head of Ullswater and the Helvellyn Fells come into view. From the Hause we do not take the direct route to Angle Tarn but the track over towards Bannerdale. On reaching the ridge we turn and go around the head of Bannerdale, our highest point today. We then descend to Angle Tarn before making our way back to Boardale Hause and Side Farm Then it's the last mile or so to the coach at Glenridding.

C Walk - Lanty’s Tarn with Dorothy
6 miles / 9.7 km with 500 ft / 150 m Total Ascent

The last time I led this walk it was a scorching day ( 25 June 23 ) so hopefully as it’s April it will be much cooler.    From the coach park we walk along the valley following Glenridding Beck until we reach Eagle Farm. Then the climb on a stone pitched path begins,  and we will stop occasionally to look around at the wonderful views and get our breath back. As we reach the top it may be good to have lunch here.  We now descend through the woodland to Lanty’s Tarn.  Passing by the tarn we continue downhill to cross Grizedale Beck and across fields and more woodland to reach Patterdale (toilets)  We cross Goldrill Bridge and go along the pavement to Glenridding and refreshments.