15/12/2019 Coach Walk - Hawkshead via Ambleside

December

8:00 Start with 16:30 (4:30pm) Return

A Walk - Ambleside Angover with Sandra Robinson

12 miles (19km) with 2500ft (762m) Total Ascent

Starting from Ambleside we ascend and do part of the fairfield horseshoe. From here we descend into the Scandale valley on our way back to Ambleside. 

B+ Walk - Latterbarrow and Lake Windermere with Dave Thornton

9.4miles (15.2km) with 1002ft (305m) Total Ascent.

We first head eastwards across fields to Colthouse and then start a gentle climb over a bridleway to Claife Heights. Heading north we reach the summit of Latterbarrow, a possible lunch stop. This hill, on the side of Windermere affords wonderful views of the water and the surrounding mountains. We leave Latterbarrow and head north east and then south east towards Long Heights and then descend to the lake shore at Belle Grange Bay. Heading northwards along the lake side we reach Wray Castle and then head back to Hawkshead via Blelham Tarn and Outgate.

Remember folks this is mid-December so the walk may need revising on the day.

There should be time to explore Hawkshead and have a look around the shops and possibly enjoy some liquid refreshment.

B Walk - Windermere to Ambleside via Orrest Head with Sheila Marsh

8½ miles (13.6km) with 1400ft (427m) Total Ascent

This is a linear walk starting from Windermere.

We start with a fairly steep climb up to Orrest Head, from where there are fine views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. From here we head across country and through Limefitt Caravan Park to Troutbeck.

We ascend Robin Lane which is a long gradual climb, again with delightful views, passing Jenkins Cragg and then down into Ambleside where the coach will pick us up opposite Hayes Garden Centre.

C Walk - Ambleside Circular with Lesley & Peter

6.45 miles (10.1km) with 262ft (80m) Total Ascent

Today´s walk is circular, starting & ending in Ambleside. This is a moderately easy walk with good paths.

We begin by heading North to Rothay Park where we turn West and make our way to the footbridge over the River Rothay. Keeping the river on our right we follow the road to Pelter Bridge. Approaching Loughrigg Terrace we turn North through another small wood, then cross the bridge and continue to the Banner Rigg car park. Next we cross the A591, and begin to slowly climb (180ft) North West until we reach the path to Rydal (Coffin Trail). Here we turn East. If the weather is good, we will have a lovely the view of Rydal Water and Loughrigg Fell to our right, before reaching Rydal Hall and continuing down through Rydal Park.

Finally we follow the road back into Ambleside where there should be time for a refreshments and/or Christmas shopping. Lesley and I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

12/12/2019 Thursday Car - Loud Valley, Longridge

B Walk - Loud Valley with Stuart Arnold

7½ miles (12km) with 300ft (91m) Total Ascent

Meet at Barnfold Out Barn (Sat Nav: PR3 2WH), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

We will start the walk at Barnsfold Outbarn, parking by kind permission of the farmer Mr Mark Shorrrock.

Initially we will walk up the road past Barns Lane Bottom Farm then across fields to Loud Bridge Farm. This is the first time we will see the river Loud as we cross Loud Higher Bridge. We will walk through the farm on to Mosserley, Crossnapend, Hough Clough, Richmond House past Handlesteads Farm and onto the road at Cold Coates. Down the road and through fields to reach Woodgates on Startifants Lane. It is in this area that we pass an old barn which stores old horse traps and even an old horse drawn milk float We then take in Higher Core Farm, Blindhurst and Lower Core Farm. We then pass Watery Gate, Wood Acre and across fields to Rigg Farm, Carwags dropping down off the shoulder of Beacon Fell through the Carp Fishery at Woodfold and down through Stoneyfold Farm back to our starting point. This is a superb country walk with views and place names to savour. We may also have the opportunity to view the trout fishing on Barnsfold Reservoirs.

04/12/2019 Stroller - Christmas Meal

No walk this month.

Christmas meal at Ye Olde Hob Inn, Bamber Bridge, (Sat Nav: PR5 6EP).

Meet 12:15am for 12:30pm.

Cost : 2 courses £19.50, 3 courses £22.50.

Pre booking essential by 25th November.

To book contact Roy Smith (Telephone number on programme).

Email: strollers@pdwc.org.

01/12/2019 Sunday Car - Cuerden Valley

B Walk - Cuerden Valley Park with Sheila Marsh

7 miles (11.3km) with minimal Ascent

Meet at the car park next to the Motorway bridge on A49 Wigan Road (Sat Nav: PR5 6AS - nearest post code), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

This is a circular walk taking us from the pay and display car park on the A49 into Cuerden Valley and back.

From the car park we head down and over the river Lostock towards the lake.

We eventually leave the park to go past the Ley Inn and towards Lisieux Hall before returning to Cuerden Valley and back to the car park.

C Walk - Cuerden Valley Park with Bob Tognarelli

4-5 miles (6.4-8km) with little Climbing

Meet at the car park next to the M65 motorway bridge on A49 Wigan Road. On the left coming from Bamber Bridge it is just after going under the motorway. On the right just before the motorway bridge if travelling towards Bamber Bridge (PR5 6BY - nearest post code), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Meet at car, where it´s a pay and display park, £2.20 for 4hrs. So we have to make sure we are back in time to leave the car park before our 4 hours are up. Feedback seems to indicate the car park managers are very strict on over staying your time.

We will make our way up to the hall and roam around the Hall garden and woods. From here we will descent down to the River Lostock and follow the paths to Sheep Hill lane. Possibly lunch here. If it looks like we have the time the walk could be extended further along the river to Lower Kern Mill Remains. Then back to Sheep Hill lane so as not to miss a good climb.

Now we climb Sheep Hill lane, an invigorating climb it will be, to reach Cam lane. We follow Cam Lane for a while before turning left to the reservoir and the picnic area. Once passed the picnic area it´s a short path back to the car park.