B Walk - Longton Brickcroft with Allan Benson
7 miles (11km) with ?ft (?m) Total Ascent
Meet at Longton Brickcroft car park (Sat Nav:PR4 5YY), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
No details available.
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03/04/2022 Coach - Hayfield
April
8:00 start with 17:30 return
12 miles (19km) with 2000ft (610m) Total Ascent
From the centre of Hayfield we walk along the river towards Kinder reservoir and the route of the famous Kinder Mass Trespass of 1932 when walkers seeking the right to roam confronted Gamekeepers leading to prison sentences before the law gradually changed to allow greater freedom to explore our land.
Skirting the reservoir we head up William Clough to join the Pennine Way. Following the Pennine Way through Kinder Scout Nature Reserve we turn at Edale Cross taking a route which picks up the Pennine Bridleway and leads us into Hayfield.
10 miles (16km) with 2000ft (610m) Total Ascent
From Hayfield north on Snake Path, east along White Brow, north up William Clough. Follow Pennine Way south easterly along the plateau edge to Kinder Downfall, then southerly over Kinder Low (trig point) passing Edale Rocks and turning west onto the path past Edale Cross joining a track at Oaken Clough to Coldwell Clough and joining the Pennine Bridleway into Hayfield.
Horrid Day - Pennine Bridleway with Merriel Nutter
10 miles (16km) with 1000ft (305m) Total Ascent
From Hayfield south east on Highgate Road take track to Higher Hays Farm. Follow Pennine Bridleway south easterly to a road just after Tom Moor Plantation and the spot height 403m. Take a mixture of roads and paths first westerly passing Breck Edge, Slack Hall, Bowden Head and Wash. Turn northerly to pass Brekhead, Slack House, Dewsnaps and Andrews Farm. Re-join Pennine Bridleway to Highgate Road and Hayfield.
7½ miles (12km) with 1500ft (475m) Total Ascent
There are toilets at the car park.
We leave the car park following the Sett Valley Trail to Birch Vale and then take the Penine Bridle Way to Lantern Pike. We head for Knarrs after which we cross the A624 and follow the path over Middle Moor to Shooting Cabin. Bearing right down Snake Path we head back to Hayfield.
HAPPY DAYS.
6 to 7 miles (9.7 to 11km) with 396ft (120m) Total Ascent
The coach will stop in New Mills, very soon after it turns off the A6 onto the A6015, Albion Road. From the drop off point we will make our way to High Peak Park and toilets, a 20 minute walk. Then it´s a walk around the park and onto station road to pick up the trail going down to the Torrs Riverside Park and lunch. From here we follow the Goyt River in a southerly direction to get to the Goyside Meadow Nature Reserve. Then it´s a short walk along the Canal to Victoria Road leading to Wirksmoor Road and back to Torrs Riverside Park for a last look.
We either pick up the Sett Valley Trail direct or divert through the town centre. It´s about a 3 mile walk to Hayfield, but there is the opportunity for a refreshment break at the half way point at the Sett Valley Cafe.
The Sett Valley Trail ends at car park where our coach will be waiting (toilets available at a price). After a quick change it´s on to the refreshments before taking the coach home.
20/03/2022 Sunday Car - Hurst Green / Bilsborrow
B Walk - Hurst Green, Clitheroe with Alan & Barbara Gilbert
7 miles (11km) but fairly easy walking.
Meet at Community Car Park in Hurst Green(Sat Nav: BB7 9QB), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
Starting from the war memorial.
With views over the ribble valley which eventually leads into woods and passing close to the river hodder we continue along the ribble to reach Lower Hodder Bridge. We then make our way to Winckley Hall. A further confluence with the river Calder close to Hacking Hall. The walk finishes in the village close to the Shireburn arms.
C Walk - Bilsborrow with Bob Tognarelli
6 miles (9.7km) with flat walking
Meet at Bilsborrow Village Hall, entrance on Church Lane (Sat Nav PR3 0RJ), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
We leave the car park and look for the canal so we can follow it south to White Horse Lane. Crossing White Horse lane we take the track to Higher then lower Park head and rejoin the canal at Park Head Bridge. It´s a short stay on the canal before taking the track to towards Fence Foot.
At the cross roads we turn left to go the across fields to join Moss Lane at Hallidays Farm. Here we turn left to Lee Farm and then cross more fields to get to St Michael´s Road. From here we head to Myerscough College, taking care not to get run over where we have to use the road.
Once at Myerscough College we may take the opportunity to have refreshment at the Gardens Tea Room, before tracking down Myerscough Hall Drive back to the cars.
16/03/2022 Stroller - Longton
Longton Marsh with Trudy Kirkham
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 Dolphin Inn, Marsh Lane (Sat Nav: PR4 5JY), then afterwards at The Dolphin Inn.
This is a level walk across fields and tracks, no stiles, just over 2mls.
We start at the Dolphin Inn and we can park in their car park, those wishing lunch, we order at the start, then 15mins before we get back I ring them and they will have it ready for us.
10/03/2022 Thursday Car - Turton and Wayho Reservoirs
B Walk - Turton and Wayho reservoirs with Susan Douglass
7 miles (11km) with 300ft (91m) Total Ascent
Meet at Entwistle Reservoir Car Park, Batridge Rd. Bolton (Sat Nav BL7 0LU), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
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06/03/2022 Coach Walk - Grasmere
A Walk - Seat Sandal and Fairfield with Dave Colbert
10 miles (16km) with 3500ft (1080m) Total Ascent
Starting from Grasmere, we head through the village to the A591 before taking the footpath from Winterseeds, which climbs alongside Tongue Gill to Grisedale Hause and a short but steep scrabble to the summit of Seat Sandal (737m/2,417ft). It´s then northwards down to the col west of Grisedale Tarn, which we circumvent to north and east before climbing again to Deepdale Hause. The next bit is best as we ascend the steep, rocky ridge to Cofa Pike, the traverse of which is quite airy. From Fairfield (873m/2,865ft), we return to Grasmere over Great Rigg and down the ridge to Stone Arthur.
Please note that weather and/or fell conditions on the day may necessitate an alternative, lower level hike. Various options available include a circuit of Greenburn Bottom over Steel Fell, Calf Crag and Helm Crag, and linear routes from Waterhead over Wansfell and Loughrigg Fell.
B+ Walk - Silver Howe & Wordsworth Sites with Val Walmsley
8 to 9 miles (12.9 to 15km) with 1220ft (390m) Total Ascent
Leaving Grasmere take path up to Allan Bank, Wordsworth former home, from where commence ascent to Silver Howe, highest point & worthy of good views. Locate path descending through Wyke Plantation to reach Loughrigg Terrace from where pass above Rydal Water under the cave & carry on to Pelter Bridge over the River Rothay. Continue to pick up coffin trail north via Rydal Mount & eventually Dove Cottage, Wordsworth connections, arriving back at Grasmere.
B Walk - Tour of Loughrigg with Judith & Stuart
8½ miles (13.6km) with 900ft (274m) Total Ascent
The walk starts in Grasmere.
From Grasmere we will head up Red Bank road and head for Loughrigg tarn. We will pass round the south side of Loughrigg Fell and Ivy Crag. Along the foothills of the fells we will proceed to Fox Ghyll and along the road parallel to the river Rothay to Rydal. From Rydal we will follow the coffin trail back into Grasmere.
C Walk - Grasmere Circular with Bill Manning & Bob Tognarelli
6 miles (9.7km) with 400ft (118m) Total Ascent
Starting from Grasmere (car park toilets) we make our way passed Dove Cottage on our way to the Coffin Trail, after a brief walk along the trail we leave at White Moss to take the trail down to the A591, crossing over we follow the riverside path to the footbridge on the edge of Grasmere water, crossing the bridge we continue along the water´s edge for some distance before a short climb takes us to Red Bank Road which leads back to Grasmere.
Once at Grasmere we turn left into Langdale Road then left down a track leading to Allan Bank, passing Allan Banks we follow the track to Low Scorecrag, and then downhill through fields to Goody Bridge. Turning left onto Easedale Road we pick up a stone track leading to Langrigg Woodland walk. From Woodland we take the road to Butharlyh Howe. Turning left through the wood and we continue to reach the A591. After crossing we take the lane at the side of the Swan Hotel which leads us to the grounds of Forest Side Hotel, from here its back to the A591. Crossing over we follow the field path leading back to the coach park.
Now it´s time to get a well deserved drink or two, with or without nibbles before going home.
There are cut off points for anyone wishing to shorten the second part of the walk.
20/02/2022 Sunday Car - Walton-Le-Dale and district
C Walk - Walton-Le-Dale with Bill Manning
6 miles (9.7km) with little climbing.
Meet at the footbridge off Hennel Lane, Lostock Hall (Sat Nav: PR5 4LE), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
Starting by the footbridge off Hennel Lane we cross the bridge to make our way down to meet the old tram road. After climbing up on to the path by the bridge we turn left to make our way down to Duddle Lane and Station road. Continuing a road walk to school lane before turning left by the NHS centre.
We follow the track down to Higher Walton by the river Darwen to the footbridge. We now follow the roadside path to Chorley road corner and continue to Walton Green, leading us back to the start of the walk. We may call at Holland house garden centre and cafe on Higher Walton Road.
16/02/2022 Stroller - Lytham
The Snowdrop Walk with Bill & Marie
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 Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham (Sat Nav: FY8 4JX), then afterwards at Café in grounds.
10/02/2022 Thursday Car - Cottam & Lea
B Walk - Cottam & Lea with Chris Airey
7 miles (11km) with ?ft (?m) Total Ascent
Meet at The Ancient Oak Pub, Cottam (Sat Nav:PR4 0NZ), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
No details available.
06/02/2022 Coach Walk - Sedbergh
A Walk - The Calf and Winder with Sandra Robinson
12½ miles (20km) with 2500ft (762m) Total Ascent
The walk starts in Sedburgh.
Going up cautley spout and then the calf and down via winder.
B+ Walk - Winder with Sue Banister
9 miles (14.5km) with 1706ft (520m) Total Ascent
We will get off the coach at Lincolns Inn Bridge a few miles before Sedbergh on the A684 to join the Dales Way heading north.
Passing the Lune viaduct and Hole House we head for Thwaite then the lovely little church of Holy Trinity, Howgill.
At Birkhaw we join a track towards Seat Knott then head south on access land to Craggstones where we drop down through woodland to the road.
After a short stretch along Howgill Lane we start the steady climb up Winder. This is the southernmost hill in the Howgills and one of the smallest but at 1551 ft (473m) is still quite a pull up to the top.
From the summit we head back down to Sedbergh towards Lockbank Farm then Settlebeck Gill.
B Walk - A Wonderful Winter Wander with Chris Cook
7½ miles (12km) with 600ft (183m) Undulating
From the coach park a steady climb up Howgill Lane then taking footpath to Underwinder, then to Slack Lane and onto Low Branthwaite to join The Dalesway. Head south by Lincoln´s Inn bridge to Luneside onto The Oaks. Then heading east to Birks before taking a path by school grounds and back to centre of Sedbergh.
HAPPY DAYS.
C Walk - Sedbergh Serendipity with Bill Manning
6 miles (9.7km) with 394ft (120m) Total Ascent
Starting from the market car park (Toilets), we proceed up Howgill Lane via the school grounds. Walking up the lane for about 1 mile, we drop down through fields to Underwinder, continuing along the lane to meet the A684. Turning right, we follow the road before shortly turning left to take the lane to Luneside Farm where we cross over fields to reach the River Lune Path.
Here we may have lunch before continuing up through field paths to High Oaks to join the A683 and the Cumbria Way alongside the River Rawthey. Following the paths we climb over the railway bank and continue to Birks House before following the paths up to the coaches and cafes in Sedbergh.
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