The Annual General Meeting
Open to all members.
Start at 7:00pm and finish at 9:00pm.
Start at 7:00pm and finish at 9:00pm.
Tea, Coffee and Biscuits provided.
We meet at the Over 60s Club, Priory Lane, Penwortham. Preston PR1 0AR.
We are based in Lancashire in the North West of England but our walks take us round the UK's National Parks & National Landscapes, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District & North Wales. *** To view the next walk - Please scroll to the bottom ***
29/09/2024 Coach - Buxton via Cat & Fiddle
8:00 start with 17:30 return
12.6Miles / 20.4km with 2050ft / 625m Total Ascent
We leave the coach at Walker Barn on the A537 Cat and Fiddle road (or a kilometer up the road if we are running late).
From Walker Barn, we start by heading east north east across the fields towards Lamaload Reservoir, then around the southern end of the reservoir before turning left to take the road along the eastern side. Next we turn right to take the path to Shining Tor via Andrew's Edge. From Shining Tor we head north along the ridge over Cats Tor and Oldgate Nick. This section has extensive views all around on a clear day, although you do have to watch your step on the paved path.
On reaching "The Street", we turn right to descend via Foxlow Edge to Shooter's Clough Bridge. We go alongside the reservoir, over the dam, round Bunsal Cob and up to the end of the dismantled railway next to a small lake and car park on Goyt's Lane. We follow the railway until it disappears into a tunnel, where we go east, up over the hill, getting our first view of Buxton below us. We drop down through Beet Wood to Bishop's Lane. We have two options from here.
If we can manage one last climb, we can head left, up the road, past The Beet and descend to Buxton through the golf course.
Alternatively we can turn right, down Bishop's Lane to Buxton, which is slightly shorter but with more road walking.
10½Miles / 17km with 1500ft / 457m Total Ascent
We leave the coach at the Cat and Fiddle Inn and head south along Danethorn Hollow and Cumberland Brook to Clough House from where we continue under Shutlingsloe to Wilboarclough.
It's then east past Cragg Hall and Cut-thorn Hill to Panniers Pool at Three Shires Head.
This area is so called because it is where the three counties of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire meet.
From here we pass Orchard Farm then head north to Dane Head and Axe Edge Moor to meet the A54.
Then it's back to Buxton via Grinlow Tower in Buxton Country Park. The tower was built in 1896 and from it's top there are panoramic views of Buxton and the surrounding area.
From here we pass Orchard Farm then head north to Dane Head and Axe Edge Moor to meet the A54.
Then it's back to Buxton via Grinlow Tower in Buxton Country Park. The tower was built in 1896 and from it's top there are panoramic views of Buxton and the surrounding area.
9½ Miles / 15.3km with 1200ft / 366m Total Ascent
We depart the coach at the Cat & Fiddle public house on the A537. This pub is at a height of 1690ft which is the 2nd highest pub in England only outranked by the Tan Hill Tavern in North Yorkshire.
Initially we set off by the most strenuous part of the walk climbing up Shining Tor. After a brief rest we continue along the ridge over Cats Tor, Oldgate Nick and on to Pym Chair.
Here we drop down through the forest to Errwood Reservoir on which there is a sailing club. We cross the dam between the two reservoirs. The adjoining one is called Fernilee Reservoir.
We then follow the Roman Road ascending to White Hall Outdoor Pursuits Centre and onward down into Buxton following the Midshires Way.
Let's hope the sun shines to highlight the fantastic views from the top of Shining Tor.
6 Miles / 9.6km with with lots of climbing. Total Ascent likely to exceed C walk limit.
This is a walk through 2 woods, with the option visit to 2 icons of Buxton assuming our legs can make the final climbs. From the coach drop off and toilets, its then onto the Pavilion Gardens and more toilets.
The walk starts with a gentle amble through the Pavilion Garden, following the path along side River Wyre to Burlington Road, and the Serpentine Way leading to Gadley lane. Following the rough track along side Golf Club we climb up to Manchester Road. Turning right along Manchester Road we look for a Bus Stop which is the start of the path into Corbar woods. The climb to the Cross is optional, but offers better views of the area. The return follows gravel paths way down though the wood and onto the roads leading back to the Pavilion Gardens. Lunch in the park.
At this point there is the opportunity to bail out of the second part of the walk.
After lunch we follow the side of the Park to College road and Green Lane and pick up the track to the playing fields and the path which climbs into Grin Low woods. It´s all up hill through the woods, and if time allows visit Solomon´s Temple. For the descent we take the well defined paths and tracks leading to Poole´s cavern. From here its Temple Road back to the Park and the bright light of Buxton center, where many drinking and eating establishments can be found.
18/09/2024 Stroller - Conder Green to Glasson Dock
2.94 miles with Little Climbing
Each Mid-Week Stroller walk has a destination providing a walk and venue for drinks / snacks or meal and starts at 10:30am
Meet at the Stork Hotel car park, Corricks Lane, Conder Green (Sat Nav: LA2 0AN).
The first part of our Stroll is on a road with NO footpath, so single file please, it’s just for a few hundred yards. Where we turn off to join up with the Glasson branch of the Lancaster Canal which takes us to Glasson Dock .
A short incline takes up to Tithebarn Hill view point, which affords us some extensive views across the Lune and Wyre estuaries to Morecambe Bay and ALL the hills around (weather permitting), also keeping a lookout across the marshes for wading and sea birds (tides permitting) .
Heading back to docks and marina we pick up the Lancashire Coastal Path (again looking out for any wading birds) which takes back to Conder Green and refreshments.
15/09/2024 Sunday Car - Haigh Hall, Wigan
Haigh Hall with Bob Tognarelli
6½ to 7 Miles / 10.5 to 11km with some noted ascent and descent.
Meet at Haigh Hall Car Park, (Sat Nav: WN2 1PE), ready for the usual start time 10:30am.
Note: Parking will cost £3.50
Toilets are available.
Once we are all gathered together we start the walk by going along School Lane and turning into Pendlebury lane. We will be heading downhill to the River Douglas where we will follow the river to Leyland Mill Brow. From here a short climb is needed to reach the main road.
A quick walk along the road takes us to the path going through Bottling Woods and downhill to the old railway track. We now follow the path towards the canal locks and lunch.
After lunch we walk the towpath alongside the locks to reach the canal which leads us back to Haigh Hall Park.
Finally we will walk through the grounds of the hall back to the cars.
Refreshments can be had at the hall should one like to partake.
10/09/2024 Announcement - 2025 Programme
2025 Programme
The 2025 programme is now available to view, click the programme tab and select 2025.
The programme will be filled in as destination dates are received and leaders are selected for each destination and walk grade.
05/09/2024 Thursday Car - Bleasdale
8 Miles / 12.9km with 500ft / 152m Total Ascent
Meet at Beacon Fell main car park (Sat Nav: PR3 2NL), ready for the usual start time 10:30am.
We will start by walking to the top of the fell to take in the lovely views across the Fylde and on a clear day all the way to the Lakeland hills. From here we drop down to Rigg Lane and then across the fields to Watery Gate Farm and eventually Lower Core Farm. Here we cross the road and proceed up the track to Blind Hurst Farm where they are now selling Gelato ice cream made on the farm (Whose buying?).
After our treats we pass through the farmyard across fields to Higher Fairsnape Farm. Through the farmyard we walk on to Holme House and then Hazelhurst Farm. We follow the farm road to the junction close to Bleasdale Tower at Clough Head cottages which was once a reform school.
We then follow the estate road down to Higher Brock Mill. We then traverse the fields and tracks past Wickens Barn up to Hatherways and onto the fell back to the cars.
02/09/2024 Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held on Mondays 7:00pm-9:00pm and all members are welcome.
We meet at the Over 60s Club, Priory Lane, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0AR.
01/09/2024 Coach - Glenridding via Kirkstone Pass (Lake District)
8:00am start with 17:30 return
10 miles / 16km with 3,350ft / 1,020m Total Ascent
At 950m/3,116ft, Helvellyn is the third highest mountain in England, one of only four that reach ‘Munro’ height. It is best climbed from the east by one of the twin arêtes that enclose the glacial corrie holding Red Tarn, so today our ascent route, weather permitting, will be via Striding Edge, followed by a traverse of the range as far as Raise before descending from Sticks Pass to the Greenside Road and Glenridding.
We start from Patterdale and follow the minor road from Grisedale Bridge into Grisedale for a short distance, crossing Grisedale Beck to take the path that climbs steadily across Grisedale Brow to reach the infamous Hole-in-the-Wall, basically a gate. The traverse of Striding Edge is rocky and very exposed in places and includes an easy down climb of some 15 metres at its far end before the final steep climb to Helvellyn´s summit plateau. It’s then northwards along the broad ridge from Lower Man over White Side and Raise to the Sticks Pass, from where we descend alongside Sticks Gill to the Greenside lead mines and Glenridding.
If weather conditions are poor (heavy rain/strong winds), we have the option of an alternative route to Helvellyn via Grisedale Tarn and Dollywaggon Pike, descending from White Side to the Greenside lead mines. This is slightly longer and involves an additional 90m/300ft of climbing.
The Knott & Angle Tarn with Val Walmsley
8miles / 12.9km with 2,000ft / 610m Total Ascent
Boredale Hause with Stuart Arnold
9 miles / 15km with 1350ft / 411m Total Ascent
Glenridding Valley and Lanty's with Jan Atkins & Barbara Gilbert
4½ to 5½ miles / 7.2 to 8.85km with 650ft / 198m Total Ascent
8miles / 12.9km with 2,000ft / 610m Total Ascent
Starting from Horseman Bridge we take a path east through Hartsop to past a series of small waterfalls. The path leads steadily upwards crossing a noisy beck under Gray Crag before crossing a footbridge by Hayeswater.
A dog leg path leads us to the base of The Knott which needs to be walked round to reach the northern flank for an easy push to summit where their are great views.
We descend below Rest Todd to Angle Tarn & continue down to Boredale Hause from where the path goes down to Side Farm, Patterdale and on into Glenridding.
9 miles / 15km with 1350ft / 411m Total Ascent
We leave the coach in Patterdale and cross over the fields to the path which leads us round the east side of Ullswater to the small community of Sandwich. We then walk on some minor roads and enter the Boredale valley.
We climb steadily up the valley up to the Hause where we have to do a little scrambling to reach the top. This is a tricky bit but one day I watched a man carry his mountain bike up so it's not too difficult.
We then drop down to Side farm and back down the road into Glenridding.
4½ to 5½ miles / 7.2 to 8.85km with 650ft / 198m Total Ascent
Whilst this is a C walk the climbing is slightly above the norm.
From the car park (toilets) we walk along the southern side of Glenridding Beck before crossing Rattlebeck Bridge and make our way to Greenside Road from here we walk uphill with Glenridding Screes to our right passing the Y.H.A hostel and mountain rescue post before arriving at the disused lead mine.
We then cross Glenridding Beck via a footbridge and traverse the lower slopes of Birkhouse Moor on the south side of the valley. On our way down there is a diversion to visit Lanty 's Tarn (for those who wish to do so) before making our way back to Glenridding for refreshments.
Just a note to say there is one slightly rocky patch to get over, where we will need to take care.
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