B Walk - Great Eccleston with Chris Airey
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Meet at St. Mary's Catholic chuch (Sat Nav: PR3 0XN), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
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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 ***
16/12/2018 Coach Walk - Grange-Over-Sands
8:00 start with 16:30 return
11¾ miles (19km) with 2070ft (360m) Total Ascent
This walk is dedicated to the memory of Ken Brooks WCFA, who first led it way back in January 1998. It traverses two distinctive limestone hills of similar height and separated by the broad strath of the River Winster.
We start from Mill Side on the A590 west of Levens and seek out the meandering track through woodland to gain the plateau above Whitbarrow Scar, traversing this north-westward to the large summit cairn at Lord´s Seat (215m/706ft), the highest point on Whitbarrow with magnificent views all round. It´s then down to Witherslack Hall and the track leading through the wooded escarpment of Yewbarrow to the village of Witherslack. Our route continues across the Winster Valley to Lindale and an ascent of the slightly higher Hampsfell (222m/727ft), with its characteristic ‘Hospice’ view finder close to the summit. We finally descend to Grange and the coach by way of Spring Bank.
11½ miles (18.5km) with 1000ft (305m) Total Ascent
Starting at Grange-Over-Sands we head through Eggerslack Wood to Hampsfell. We then follow the Cistercian Way to and through Cartmel near Cark.
Next we head east to Allithwaite and south to Humphrey Head; 15th Century legend states this was the dwelling place of the last wolf in England. After soaking in the atmosphere, we stroll back to Grange-Over-Sands via the Cumbria Coastal Way.
8 miles (12.9km) with 800ft (244m) Total Ascent
From Grange we head up Windermere Road to find the path to Hampsfield Fell, from there through the woods to Hampsfield Farm. We then progress along the top of the ridge overlooking Morecambe Bay and surrounding country side with its panoramic views. We then continue to the Hospice and onto Cartmel where we re-trace our way back to Grange for a well earned glass of mulled wine or whatever refreshment you require.
HAPPY DAYS.
5¾ miles (9.2km) with 500ft (152m) Total Ascent
Starting from the ornamental lake we go promenading along Grange front. Once past the old Lido building we walk along the shore line until we are able to cross the railway line. We then follow the side of the railway to Kents Bank. From here we have a combination of green lanes, field track and road walking, until we get to the foot of Fell End. We now have a gradual climb (200 feet) towards Hampsfell. Weather permitting, after our climb we should have excellent views of the lakeland hills and Morecambe Bay. We now head eastwards and downhill, mainly via farm track, back to our start point and refreshments..
13/12/2018 Thursday Car - Garstang
9½ miles (15.3km) with No Ascent
Meet at St Helen's church Car Park, Churchtown, Nr Garstang (Sat Nav: PR3 0HY), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
I'm calling this walk the Flatliner because there's not a hill in site, it´s mostly firm underfoot and unavoidably a little on the road.
From the car park we head south over the River Wyre to Myerscouth through the college and on to Bilsborrow where we join the canal. From there to Catterall where we cross the A6 and follow the River Wyre back to the car park.
HAPPY DAYS.
05/12/2018 Stroller - Christmas Meal
Christmas meal at The Ley Inn, Back Lane, Clayton-le-Woods (Sat Nav: PR6 7EU).
Meet 12:15am for 12:30pm.
To book contact Roy Smith (Telephone number on programme).
02/12/2018 Sunday Car - Penwortham
7½ miles (12km) with no climbing
Meet at the Cemetery Car Park, off Hill Road (Sat Nav: PR1 9AA), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
From the Cemetery car park we make our way to the River Ribble path, crossing Liverpool Road and passing the golf course on the way. We stay on this path for another two miles before leaving the river. Changing direction we head south through the fields to Hutton. There is a little road walking before reaching Penwortham and back to the car park.
21/11/2018 Stroller - Cuerden Valley Park
2 to 3 miles with Little Climbing
Each Mid-Week Stroller walk has a destination providing a venue for drinks / snacks / meals etc and starts at 10:30am.
Meet at the car park for Cuerden Valley, that lies behind the Sue Ryder Centre. Drive down Shady Lane, past the entrance to the Sue Ryder Centre, then turn left down Berkeley Lane (car park on right at the end, parking charges apply: £2.20 for us on the day). Afterwards we will eat at the new visitor centre café. Car park and café referenced as PR5 6BY.
18/11/2018 Coach Walk - Sedbergh
8:00 start with 16:30 return
11 miles (18km) with 3450ft (1050m) Total Ascent
Situated between the rugged mountains of the Lake District to the west and the rolling expanse of the Pennines to the east, the Howgill Fells form a compact group of steep-sided, rounded hills. The highest summits lie towards the centre of an extensive upland plateau from which ridges radiate in all directions.
From Sedbergh, we head in a north-easterly direction up the increasingly wild glen of the River Rawthey to Cautley Holme, where the steep slopes of Ben End await. The ridge walk to Yarlside (639m/2,096ft) is short and then it´s straight down into the deep trench of Bowderdale before a further climb takes us up to The Calf (676m/2,219ft). We return to Sedbergh by way of Calders and Arant Haw.
10 miles (16km) with 2300ft (701m) Total Ascent
Todays walk is a strenuous B+ but worth it for the fell top views.
Starting in Sedbergh we head for Cautley passing Hollin Hill, Thursgill and Fawcett Bank with the River Rawthey below on our right. After crossing the footbridge over Cautley Beck we head up towards Cautley Spout waterfall. The path becomes increasingly steep and there are good views of the falls especially after rain.
At the top of the falls we follow Red Gill Beck and pass a sheep fold which has been renovated by the artist Andy Goldsworthy. Continuing to climb we now follow Force Gill Beck until we meet the main fell top path. If time and weather conditions permit we can turn right and walk the short distance up to The Calf which at 676m is the highest point in the Howgill Fells with superb panoramic views.
We then return down the path and continue over Bram Rigg Top to Calders and down Rowantree Grains before joining the Dales High Way dropping back down into Sedbergh.
7½ miles (12km) with 800ft (244m) Total Ascent
Leaving the town we immediately climb up to Castle Haw, an 11th century motte and bailey castle. Having inspected the mound, we descend and pick up a path heading east past Underbank, Stone Hall, Hollin Hall, Ellerthwaite and Buckbank. From there we proceed to the banks of the River Rawthey, which we follow south west via Straight Bridge and New Bridge to the hamlet of Millthrop.
At this point we join the Dales Way and climb up to the top of Moser Hill. We then leave the Dales Way and descend to Rash Bridge which spans the River Dee. Following the Dee north westwards we eventually come to Abbot Holme Bridge. We cross this and a golf course to reach Birks, near the confluence of the Dee and Rawthey. We then follow the Rawthey again before leaving it to head north east , past the Sedbergh School buildings and playing fields, back into Sedbergh.
6.4 miles (10.8km) with 550ft (168m) Total Ascent
Setting off from the coach park in Sedbergh (toilets available) we have a road walk along Howgill Lane to begin. We then drop down, on field paths, to Underwinder then up to Ash-Hining. That is most of our climbing for the day over with. We walk down to Low Braithwaite and along to the River Lune where we join the Dales Way. We follow the Lune southwards before gradually turning eastwards along the River Rawthey, eventually leaving the river to climb back into Sedbergh through Sedbergh School grounds.
08/11/2018 - Thursday Car - Anglezarke
8½ miles (13.6km) with negligible Ascent
Meet at Rivington Hall Barn Car Park (Sat Nav: BL6 7SB Map Ref: GR 633145), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
Heading westwards towards Rivington we walk up the eastern side of upper Rivington reservoir and on reaching the top of Anglezarke reservoir we follow the western side until we reach Horobin Lane where we take the footpath to Liverpool castle and then its about a mile back to the car park.
04/11/2018 Sunday Car - Beacon Fell
7½ miles (12km) with 500ft (152m) Total Ascent
Meet at the car park on Beacon Fell (Sat Nav: PR3 2NL), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
The walk will start from the car park on Beacon Fell. Unfortunately there is a small fee for parking.
Initially we will walk down off the fell through Crombleholme farm and then down through Fell Side farm. Having crossed the Whitechapel road we will cross the fields to Higher Barker Farm. We will then walk close to the cross keys inn which is currently in the process of being renovated into a hotel with motel type accommodation. Our next farm is Lower Trotter Hill which will lead us on near Throstle Nest and then down to the river brock. We will then follow the river Brock up past the scout camp at Waddacre and we will then leave it to reach Wickens barn and then up the road to Heatherways and back to our starting point on Beacon fell.
03/11/2018 Map & Compass Day
Free Event held at The Ley Inn
Starts 10:00am until 04:00pm.
Includes morning map reading workshop, Lunch, & Afternoon Practical.
This is your chance to learn or brush up on your Map & Compass skills. It is an all day event with the morning spent learning (or brushing up) how to use a map & compass.
After lunch which will be provided by the club - It's time to try out your newly learned skills. Members will be split into teams and then compete to design a ‘Walk’ using a map & given bearings. This will be carried out in the comfort of the Ley Inn, but don't worry, each team will have an experienced leader to offer help if needed.
Meet on The Ley Inn car park, Back Lane, Clayton-le-Woods (Sat Nav: PR6 7EU).
If you would like to attend this great day out, please give your name to Chris Cook or Dorothy Dobson.
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