17/04/2026 Annual Club Meal

 

April

Start: 6:30pm for 7:00pm Start

Annual Club Meal (Friday Night).

Venue:-St Gerard's Social Club

              17a Brownedge Rd

              Lostock Hall

              Preston.

              PR5 5AA

Time:- 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.

Cost per person:- £26 

Starters

- Melon

- Soup. (Vegetable)

Mains

- Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding roast and new potatoes and vegetables.

- Vegetarian Lasagne

- Salmon.

Desserts

- Trio of Desserts (meringue/profiteroles/sticky toffee pudding)

- Cheese and Biscuits

Tea or Coffee to follow

We will be entertained by Steve who is not only a singer but will also guide us through some party games.

The Venue will be decorated so that you will be very pleased with the atmosphere.

Cheques to be made payable to 'Preston and District Walking Club' and given to our treasurer Dorothy Dobson with your booking.

Your menu choices then to be given to Stuart Arnold on 07434538222 or Judith Kirby on 07972042486.

18/03/2026 Stroller - Preston Marina

March

Start: 10:30am

Preston Marina with Barbara Malloy and Trudy
2 to 3 miles with little climbing  

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

No details available.

15/03/2026 Sunday Car - Longridge

March

Start 10:30am

C Walk - Longridge with Tony Ingham

5.5 miles (8.9 km) with 500 ft (150 m) Total Ascent

Meet at Longridge Civic Hall Car Park, 1 Calder Avenue (Sat Nav: PR3 3HT), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

We leave the car park and walk south through the town to reach the two Alston Reservoirs. We continue south through several fields to Hothersall Lane where we switch direction north to Lower College Farm, then on to Higher College Farm, past the two Spade Mill Reservoirs and up to the disused Tootle Height and Greenbank Quarries. We then go south west past the two Dilworth Reservoirs and through Willows Park along the line of the old mineral railway back to the car park.

12/03/2026 Thursday Car - Arnside

March

Start: 10:30am 

B Walk - Arnside with Lynne Rowett
X miles / X km with 000 ft / 000 m Total Ascent

Meet at LOCATION (Sat Nav: POSTCODE - Map Ref: REFERENCE), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

No details available

02/03/2026 Committee Meeting

March

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.

01/03/2026 Coach Walk - Grasmere

8:00 start with 17:00 return

A Walk - Dove Crag & Fairfield with Dave Colbert

 miles / km with ft / m Total Ascent
No details available.

B+ Walk - Helm Crag and Far Easedale with Stuart Arnold
8.5 miles / 13.7 km with 2000 ft / 600 m Total Ascent

We walk out of Grasmere to Lancrigg where we start our climb of Helm Crag. Locally this is known as the "Lion and the Lamb." As you turn your head you can see another stone outcrop which is known locally as "The Howitzer".

We then continue our walk along the ridge to Gibson Knott and Calf Crag. Shortly after here we start our drop down off the ridge into Easedale Gill which we follow all the way back into Grasmere.

I can imagine on a fine clear day this is a lovely walk with excellent views of the Cumbria Fells. Unfortunately last year the mist was down and we saw nothing!!. I have looked at alternative walks for a poor day but all involve going high. So let's pray for a good day or I will have to stay low.

B Walk - Grasmere & Rydal with Lynne Rowett
7 miles / 11 km with 1030 ft / 314 m Total Ascent

Alighting the coach in Grasmere we go up Red Bank Road to join the track down to Grasmere lake. We follow the lake side path and then go on to the lower levels of Loughrigg Terrace eventually passing the caves created by quarrying. Dropping down to the Badger Bar and through the grounds of Rydal Hall (toilets) we then take the Coffin route to Town End branching off along the path that leads to Forest Side. Passing St Mary's Church we cross over the main road and take a track that leads us to the bridge over the river and back into Grasmere for refreshments. A lovely walk, lets hope the weather is kind to us.

C Walk - Rydal Water & Dove Cottage with Alan and Barbara Gilbert
 miles / km with ft / m Total Ascent
No details available.

18/02/2026 Stroller - Longridge

February

Start: 10:30am

Longridge with Tony Ingham
3 miles with little climbing  

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

Meet at 10.30am at the Civic Hall Car Park, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, PR3 3HT.

The walk will pass 4 of the 7 reservoirs in Longridge, 3 of the many quarries and also follow the lines of 2 of the old mineral railways. Lunch at Old Station Cafe.

15/02/2026 Sunday Car - Calder Vale

February

Start 10:30am

C Walk - "Up the Valley to Bleasdale" with Stuart Arnold
5.5 miles (9 km) with 500 ft (150 m) Total Ascent

Meet at the bottom of Calder Vale opposite the mill, ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

We will start our walk from opposite the mill at the bottom of Calder Vale and we will then walk up the valley past the mill pond to the church and school. Here we will then cross two fields to access the estate road down past Bleasdale tower. We then pass across fields to the Delph road which we walk up to the quarry and then back across fields and tracks to the start.

12/02/2026 Thursday Car - Hurst Green and Longridge Fell

February

Start: 10:30am 

B Walk - Hurst Green and Longridge Fell with Katie Clenshaw
8.5 miles /13.5 km with 1010 ft / 310 m Total Ascent

Meet outside the Memorial Hall, Avenue Road, Hurst Green (Sat Nav: BB7 9QB), ready for the usual start time 10:30am. There is street parking in Hurst Green. The hall has a car park costing £3, which I think we can use, unless there is an event on.

We start by following a lovely section of the Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail north west until we reach the road, where we follow a forest track, eventually reaching the trig point on Longridge Fell. We continue in an easterly direction towards Hare Hill, avoiding an area of large, fallen trees by taking a path slightly further south through smaller trees. This leads to another forest track, which we follow to the road near Bleak House. We then head south across fields, past the front of Stonyhurst College and back to Hurst Green.

Most of the paths are good, although there are some muddy parts, and rocks and tree roots on Longridge Fell. The climbing isn’t as steep or slippery as for my Nicky Nook walk in November.

01/02/2026 Coach Walk - Kettlewell

8:00 start with 17:00 return

A Walk - Conistone Moor & Great Whernside with Graham Hogg

12 miles / 19.3 km with 2000 ft / 610 m Total Ascent

Our walk today commences at Conistone Bridge, just south of Kilnsey, in upper Wharfedale.

We cross the River Wharfe and make our way through Conistone village before entering the “Dib”, a dry limestone valley which provides us with a scenic and entertaining 100 metres or so ascent to the Bycliffe Road.

Once on the “Road”, navigation is easy going and we soon enter the Mossdale Valley. 

At Mossdale Scar we will pause for a while to look for the memorial plaque and remember the six young students who tragically died in Britain’s worst ever caving accident after becoming caught in a flash flood within the Mossdale Cave system.

From here, the track continues through Mossdale and up onto Conistone Moor. Aiming for Hill End, we have a final steep pull up Sweet Hill before reaching the plateau where the trig pillar and summit cairn of Great Whernside (704m) are just a short distance away.

Depending upon the weather and time at this point, descent to Kettlewell will be either via Black Dike and Cam Head or alternatively a more direct route via Hag Dyke.

B+ Walk - Starbotton Out Moor with Sue Banister
9.5 miles /15 km with 1509ft / 460m Total Ascent

Starting at Kettlewell we walk east through the village then head north on Top Mere track. This takes us up Cam Head and over Starbotton Peat Ground to reach our high point of the walk on Starbotton Out Moor at 2060ft/628m.

We continue north to join the Walden Moor bridleway at which point we turn in a southerly direction to descend into the village of Starbotton.

It’s then back to Kettlewell along the River Wharfe on the Dales Way.

B Walk - The Dales Way to Kettlewell with Stuart Arnold
9 miles / 14.5 km with 900 ft / 275 m Total Ascent

This is a linear walk and we will get off the coach at Threshfield. We will then cross the main road and take a path down to the river to cross it at the Linton Falls. These are a very impressive site when the river is in full flood and really good at any time. After crossing the river we walk into Grassington and eventually find the Dales Way path which we will follow all the way to Kettlewell. On the way we will look down on Conistone and look across the valley to the very impressive Kilnsey crag.

C Walk - A circuit of the River Wharfe with Barbara Malloy and Sylvia Rymer
5 miles / 8 km with 164 ft / 50 m Total Ascent

The pleasant walk from Kettlewell to Starbotton follows a mainly level limestone terrace, slightly elevated above the River Wharfe. There are extensive views across Wharfedale, several sturdy stiles and sheep with unusual faces. The river is crossed at Starbotton which was almost destroyed by flood in 1686!

Having experienced the strenuous route back to Kettlewell via Moor End Fell, we decided the Dales Way path was more appropriate today, following the meandering River Wharfe.

The friendly Racehorses Hotel WILL definitely be open for refreshment and warm fires!.

21/01/2026 Stroller - January Meal

January

12:15 for 12:30

Stroller January Meal at The Yew Tree 
Strollers New Year gathering and social get together.

Meet: The Yew Tree, 100,Victoria Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4AU

Start Time: 12:15 for 12:30 start

If you are coming, please let Barry Hayhurst have your snack/meal requirements by 10am on Monday 19th January. The Yew Tree require our order in advance. 

Menus can be found here

18/01/2026 Sunday Car - Sollom

January

Start 10:30am

C Walk - Sollom with Chris and Dorothy
6.5 miles / 10.5 km with little climbing

Meet: Slip Road, off A59 (Sat Nav: PR4 6HR), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

We start from Sollom village and walk down lane to Red Bridge and to Eyes Lane in Bretherton. From here we go along paths and lanes, through Bank Hall grounds to reach Tarleton Bridge, where we join the path by the River Douglas back to Sollom.

HAPPY DAYS.

08/01/2026 Thursday Car - Longsands to Grimsargh

January

Start: 10:30am 

B Walk - Longsands to Grimsargh with Chris Airey
7 miles / 11 km with little climbing

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

Starting at Anderton Arms car park, then crossing Millennium Playing Fields into Sandybrook  Wood to Fulwood Row then into the grounds of St Maria Goretti Parish Centre, then follow brook till we meet old Longridge railway line. Follow line to Grimsargh and return via Cow Hill to Bluebell Way then onto Guild Wheel to Fernyhalgh Lane and return to car park.

05/01/2026 Committee Meeting

January

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.

04/01/2026 Coach Walk - Kendal & Staveley

January

8:00 start with 16:30 return

A Walk - Reston Scar, Brunt Knott, Long Sleddale and Potter Tarn starting from Staveley with Katie Clenshaw

11.8 miles / 19 km with 2600 ft / 800 m Total Ascent

Many times on the train on the way to The Lakes I have looked up at Reston Scar (255m), which dominates Staveley, and thought that I should explore these lumpy, bumpy hills some time, so to start our walk (or possibly end it depending on the weather) we are going up here to join the energetic runners and dog walkers of Staveley. Next, we head to what may or may not be Hugill Fell (273m), then down to Scroggs Bridge.

We continue via Low Elfhowe, Ghyll Bank and Brunt Knott Farm to the steep climb up Brunt Knott (427m). On a clear day the views from here are extensive towards The Lake District, Morecambe Bay and The Pennines.

From Brunt Knott we continue eastwards to Bridge End in Long Sleddale, a less visited but still lovely, Lakeland valley. The path is quite boggy in places, but is often grassy and a pleasure to walk along. We follow the bridleway along the valley to Garnett Bridge before our last climb of the day up to Gurnal Dubbs then on to Potter Tarn. Looking up at the hills around here, there is plenty more exploring I could do.

From Potter Tarn there are several options for returning to Staveley. I went via Side House, Spring Hag and Staveley Park. Another option, which may be better if it is very wet, is past Birk Field, Littlewood Farm and Barley Bridge.

B+ Walk - Sallows with Stan Park
11 miles / 17.7 km with 1500 ft / 460 m Total Ascent

The charming River Kent leads us out of Staveley beside the road signposted to Kentmere. We branch off on the track towards Browfoot, climbing steadily in the direction of Sour Howes and Sallows mountains, which rise between the valleys of Kentmere and Troutbeck. Before reaching Sour Howes, we turn towards the hamlet of High Borrans and then head up to the Dubbs Road. The route takes us to the top of the Garburn Pass and then up Sallows. From this Wainwright summit, we drop down to the Kentmere Valley head, where we find the ancient manor house and historic St Cuthbert’s Church. The return to Staveley loops through the scenic Green Quarter.

B Walk - Staveley Tarns circular walk with Christine Davies and Barbara Gilbert

7.7 miles / 12.4 km with 950 ft / 288 m Total Ascent

We leave Staveley village centre before crossing Barley Bridge passing the weir. Continuing up a grassy hillside towards Littlewood Farm and after passing through the next farm we head up to Potter Tarn (with views of the Langdale Pikes and Coniston Fells from there we continue uphill to Gurnal Dubs another tarn before returning to the stone stile and then downhill to Ghyll Pool. The path then descends steeply to a farm at Hundhowe and finally crossing a wooden bridge at Hagg Foot we follow the Dales Way back to Staveley for refreshments.

There are outstanding views throughout the walk.

C Walk - Dales Way with Dorothy and Chris
6.5 miles / 10.5 km with 400 ft / 120 m Total Ascent

From Staveley we head south east along the Dales Way, but leave it after half a mile to take a footpath across the fields to Winter Lane. This eventually takes us to the village of Bowston,  where we cross over the River Kent to join a lane to Braban House.

From here we take a lovely bridle path and a further one to Hagg Foot, where we pick up the Dales Way again. This path follows the River Kent  back to Staveley. Happy Days.

11/12/2025 Thursday Car - Brinscall

 

December

Start: 10:30am

Brinscall with Dorothy and Chris
6 Miles / 9.5 km undulating

Meet at Lodge Bank (Brinscall Baths ) (Sat Nav: PR6 8QU ) ready for the usual start time 10:30am.

Apart from the last mile, which is undulating, the walk is fairly flat and with good paths.

After going under the disused railway bridge we pass Brinscall Hall, now a Meditation Centre, to walk through fields and Lodge Bank (Brinscall baths ) to reach White Coppice. We continue on another wide path to reach the Anglezarke road, where we do a U turn to return to White Coppice. From here we walk along the Goyt, to enter a wood, which is the undulating stretch to reach Well Road, where it is downhill all the way to Lodge Bank.

07/12/2025 Coach - Ambleside & Hawkshead

 

December

8:00am start with 16:30 (4:30pm) return

A Walk – Ings to Ambleside via Sour Howes with John Parkinson
10.1 miles / 16.25 km with 2221 ft / 680 m Total Ascent

Leaving Ings we head up to Dubbs Road passing Dubbs reservoir (replete with rainbow and brown trout and a natural habitat for crayfish and even adders) before taking a steep climb to the bobbly summits of Sour Howes.  Alfred Wainwright stated “There is little about Sour Howes to attract walkers and nothing to justify a detour”.  A little harsh maybe so best to appreciate the fine views which Wainwright claimed ‘arrest the attention’ before moving on sharpish.  We traverse the ridge and head up to the summit of Sallows before turning back and descending via the Garburn Road to Limefitt. Passing through Troutbeck we take Robin Lane towards Skelgyll Wood before dropping down into Ambleside to meet the coach.

B+ Walk – Ambleside to Hawkshead with Meriel Nutter
10 miles / 16 km with 1100 ft / 335 m Total Ascent

This walk was a bit further and had more ascent than I thought. It is 1 main climb of about 450 ft the rest is undulations. Mainly on good paths and tracks though there are some potentially boggy bits as always. There are glorious views if the weather is good, we had them on the recce. Option to shorten by missing out Tarn Hows if needed.

Leave coach at Waterhead Ambleside. Cross A5075, take path north through park and past fort, rejoin road and cross Rothay Bridge. Minor road north past Rothay Park, track west passing Miller Brow and climbing as contour round Loughrigg Fell. Descend to Tarn Foot. Road down to Skelwith Bridge Hotel. Track/path to cross footbridge near Skelwith Force. Join Cumbria Way past Park Farm crossing road near Colwith taking bridleway south and path by road to High Cross. Cross road and continue to southern end of Tarn Hows. East on road to path south through Hill Fell Wood. Rejoin road near Tenter Hill, through Hawkshead Hill then path south east into Hawkshead.

B Walk – Latterbarrow and Wray Castle with Stuart Arnold
8 miles / 13 km with 900 ft / 275 m Total Ascent

Leaving the coach at Hawkshead, we first head eastwards across fields to Colthouse and then start a gentle climb over a bridle way 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 lake and the surrounding mountains. We leave Latterbarrow and head north east to the lake shore via the village of High Wray. Heading north wards along the lake shore we reach Wray Castle and then head back to Hawkshead via Blelham Tarn and Out gate.
There should be time to explore Hawkshead and have a look round the shops and possibly enjoy some liquid refreshment.

C Walk – Rydal Water with Chris and Dorothy

6.5 miles / 10.5 km with 300 ft / 100 m Total Ascent

We start the walk from Ambleside and pass through Rothay Park  to reach the footbridge over the River Rothay.  Heading north west we join a minor  road which runs alongside the river  all the way to  Pelters  Bridge. From here its a short climb to Rydal Water, where we may have lunch and enjoy the lovely views all around us.

We then retrace our steps to Pelters Bridge,  where we cross the A591, and another short climb to Rydal Hall.  From here we continue down through the Hall grounds to Scandale Bridge to rejoin the road back to Ambleside.

03/12/2025 Stroller - Christmas Meal

 

Arrive 12:15pm for 12:30pm

Christmas meal only (no walk today). Held at The Mill at St Catherine's.

Meet at The Mill at St Catherine's, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5XU.

A £10 non refundable deposit is required. See menu options below.

Please let Barry have your deposit and menu choices by the November Stroller walk (Wednesday 19th November at Cuerden Valley).

The Mill Christmas Menu- £37.50 per person

To Start

Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup (V)

Baked Brie, Cumberland Sauce, Crispy Onion Croutons (V)

Port & Walnut Terrine, Beetroot & Ginger Chutney

Avocado & Atlantic Prawn Vol-Au-Vent, Lemon & Paprika Sauce

Chargrilled Beef Salad, Rocket, Gorgonzola Dressing

Main

Fylde Roast Turkey & all the Trimmings

Roast Salmon Fillet, Dill Potato Cake, Tender Stem Broccoli, Chive Butter Sauce

Pesto & Roasted Pepper Risotto, Toasted Pine Nuts (V)

Slow Roasted Lamb Henry, Carrot Puree, Mash Potatoes, Honey & Mint Sauce

Roast Hasselback Butternut Squash, Roast Potatoes, Carrot Puree, Brussel Sprouts, Vegetable Gravy (V)

Dessert

Bailey's Cheesecake

Sherry Trifle

Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce

Chocolate Orange Tart

Cranberry & Orange Cheesecake (GF/Vegan)

Sticky Toffee Slice

Exchange St Catherine's Blend Coffee or Mill Tea

23/11/2025 Sunday Car - Nicky Nook from Garstang

 

November

Start: 10:30am

Nicky Nook from Garstang with Val Walmsley
7.5 miles / 12 km with 700 ft / 200 m Total Ascent

Meet at High St Car Park, Garstang (Sat Nav: PR3 1WZ), ready for the usual start time 10:30am.

From Garstang proceed along Millenium Way following R Wyre to Woodacre Hall.Cross railway & Mway passing Long Mossley Wood to Hr Lane.
Path thro' Grize Dale from where ascend to Nicky Nook.Return via Scorton,Wyre Way,Gubberford & Green Lane back to Garstang.

19/11/2025 Stroller - Cuerden Valley, Bamber Bridge

 

November

Start: 10:30am

Cuerden Valley with Barbara & Jan
2 to 3 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 Asda car park, Clayton Green (Sat Nav: PR6 7JT).

No details available.