20/08/2023 Coach Walk - Broughton in Furness

8:00 start with 17:30 return

A Walk - Whitfell Why Not with John Parkinson

14 miles (22.3km) with 1,800ft (549m) Total Ascent

Whitfell is not a hill to write home about. If it were at a party, it likely would be sat in a far corner clutching a warm orange juice vainly waiting to be asked to dance. But it´s there, and so are we, so it would be rude not to hike a quick step on its slopes.

Leaving Broughton in Furness we head past Duddon Bridge and hike up to Buck Barrow before heading for Burn Moor and finally to the unprepossessing Whitfell from where our gaze is best directed away towards the Lake District fells proper. Turning our back on its stoney summit, we descend north west towards Fox Crags before we turn east to cross Bigertmire Pasture and start the long meander back to Broughton.

B+ Walk - Cumbria Ways with Val Walmsley

10½ miles (19.9km) with 520ft (159m) Total Ascent

Leaving coach at Gawthwaite we pick up the Cumbria Way to Broughton Beck and Netherhouses. Turning West we join Kirkby Slate Road as far as Wind Farm, with lovely views of the Duddon estuary from here. We now head South West to Kirkby-in-Furness via Friars Ground from where we now take the Cumbria Coastal Way north via Foxfield, Eccles Riggs back into Broughton-in-Furness.

B Walk - The two rivers and two valleys with Judith & Stuart

8 miles (12.9km) with 900ft (274m) Total Ascent

Leaving the bus we will walk through Broughton Tower estate across to Manor Farm where we will cross our first valley that of the river Lickle. We walk up to lower Bleansley and middle Bleansley and then back across the valley to the Hagg and lower Hawthwaite. After a sheepfold we pass the old school house now converted into a very desirable residence.

We then pass through Moss Side Farm and Brookside and on into Burntstead Wood. We then cross the 2nd valley bottom that of the Galloper Pool across to Ring House Farm and up to Thornthwaite and Woodland Hall. We then descend via Thornthwaite Latter Rigg across the valley of Galloper pool to West End Farm and our return to the bus.

The views on this walk across to the Irish sea are fantastic and we might even see some deer.

C Walk - A Hot Walk in Furness with Dorothy Dobson

5½ miles (8.9km) with 300ft (91m) Total Ascent

We begin the walk from the square in Broughton-in-Furness (Toilets. Free admission) and go for a short while along the disused railway before entering fields via a stile to Wall End and eventually reaching Mireside Farm. Now heading north to Moss Side Farm we turn south along a track through woods to West Park.

We pass Broughton Tower, a Medieval building, which began life as a Pele Tower - to defend the possibility of Scottish attacks. The Tower, which has a dungeon, was turned into a Manor House in the 18th century, later a boarding school and now flats. We then join the railway again to return to the square and refreshments.

16/08/2023 Stroller - Bilsborrow & Brock

Bilsborrow & Brock with Leader Required

Approx 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 ‘owd Nells’ at Guys Thatched Hamlet , St Michaels Road , Bilsborrow (Sat Nav:PR3 0RS), then afterwards at owd Nells.

This Stroll will take in wanderings along the Lancaster canal, footpaths and a little bit of road walking.

10/08/2023 Thursday Car - Warton Crag & Leighton Moss

B Walk - Warton Crag & Leighton Moss with Stuart Arnold 

8½ miles (13.6km) with 900ft (274m) Total Ascent

Meet at Warton Crag quarry car park (Sat Nav: LA5 9RY), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

We will start the walk from the car park at the foot of Warton Crag.

We will walk up and over the crag and down to crag foot. After a short road walk we cross Quaker Stang and on to the foot of Heald Brown. We will pass through Fleagarth wood and on to the road to access the path through Leighton Moss. Passing Leighton Hall we will climb up to the cairn and lovely views over Morecambe bay. We walk down to the road for a short stretch to access Potts wood, Fairy Hole, Harry Hest Hole and our return to the start.

06/08/2023 Sunday Car - Canal & River Brock

B Walk - Canal & River Brock with Stuart Arnold

6 miles (9.7km) with 400ft (122m) Total Ascent

Meet at Meet at Barton Grange Garden Centre car park, Garstang Road, Brock (Sat Nav:PR3 0BT), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

The walk will start from the car park at Barton Grange garden centre.

We will walk initially about 2 miles along the canal to Catterall. Here we will leave the canal and go under the railway and over the motorway and follow the river wyre into claughton. We will cross a few fields and join the road which leads us past the church and the school. We will then drop down to the river Brock and follow it back to our starting point.

23/07/2023 Coach Walk - Kettlewell & Buckden

8:00 start with 17:30 return

A Walk - Monk´s Road & Arncliffe with Stuart Drysdale

13½ miles (22km) with 3,050ft (930m) Total Ascent

Leaving the coach at Kettlewell we take a path past Knipe Wood to Hawkswick, where we cross the River Skirfare to Arncliffe Cote, from where we take the bridleway over High Lineseed Head down to Great Close, with views of Malham Tarn on the way.

We now pass Middle House Farm to pick up the Monk´s Road to Arncliffe and recross the River Skirfare to take the path over Middlesmoor Pasture back to Kettlewell for refreshments and the coach home. 

B+ Walk - Arncliffe & Little Cote Moor with Val Walmsley

10 miles (16km) with 1,326ft (404m) Total Ascent

Leaving Kettlewell and crossing river Wharfe take footpath through Knipe Wood to cross Moor and drop down to Littondale via Hazel Head Farm and follow river Skincare into Arncliffe scenic place.

After lunch here commence climb over Little Cote Moor and descend back into Wharfedale and Starbottom. Return to Kettlewell via Calfhalls and Cross Wood or follow Dale´s Way, either choice made on day.

B Walk - Kettlewell via Buckden with Barbara & Alan Gilbert

8.9 miles (14km) with 700ft (213m) Total Ascent

The walk starts in the village of Kettlewell where we cross the bridge to join the Dalesway besides the river Wharf. From there we make our way towards Buckden (this part of the walk is pretty straightforward and fairly flat).

Once we reach Buckden, where we could have lunch.

From the car park in Buckden we make our ascent firstly crossing some stepping stones before zigzaging uphill towards Buckden Lead Mine and Starbotton following the contours of the hill. On reaching Starbotton we leave by a sign posted Kettlewell (2 miles). Arriving in the village of Kettlewell for some much needed refreshments and the coach.

C Walk - Buckden and the River Wharf with Dorothy Dobson

6 miles (9.7km) with 500ft (152m) Total Ascent

From the coach park (Toilets - free admission) we cross over the bridge to take a footpath which follows the River Wharf to Hubberholme. Here we may have lunch or perhaps visit the village church to see the mice on several of the pews carved by Robert Thompson or ‘The Mouseman of Kilburn’.

Still following the river we walk along a well used path through the fields to the hamlet of Yockenthwaite. We climb gradually to Strans Wood (the only climb of the day) before eventually reaching Scar House. As we make our way down hill we have the most spectacular views all around us as we approach Hubberholme. We now retrace our steps to Buckden and refreshments.

19/07/2023 Stroller - Blackpool

Stanley Park with Barbara Malloy

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 by the art deco café on Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool (Sat Nav: FY3 9EQ), then afterwards at at the café.

13/07/2023 Thursday Car - Bleasdale Fells

B Walk - Bleasdale Fells with Stuart Arnold 

8½ miles (13.6km) with 900ft (274m) Total Ascent

Meet at St Eadmers church Bleasdale (Sat Nav: PR3 1UY - Map Ref: SD574455), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Please Note: Stuart has seats available in his car if anyone wants to do the walk

We start the walk from Bleasdale church PR31UY. We cross fields initially to join tne road as we walk through Bleasdale estate as far as Stang Yule. We then join the path which takes us onto Oakenclough fell and over to Hazelhurst fell and eventually on to Fiendsdale head. On our way we pass a cairn which marks the crash site of an American world war bomber.

At this point we now turn for home dropping down Hazelhurst farm past Admarsh farm and back to the church.

This is a lovely walk with views over Morecambe bay and the Brock valley.

25/06/2023 Coach Walk - Pooley Bridge & Glenridding

8:00 start with 17:30 return

A Walk - Pooley Bridge to Glenridding Gallop with John Parkinson

13.7 miles (22km) with 3,222ft (982m) Total Ascent

We start in Pooley Bridge where the last sign of the flooding caused by Storm Desmond is the new stainless steel, single carriageway bridge which replaces the former bridge originally built in 1764. It being June and the likelihood of flooding being reduced, we will walk briskly rather than wade out of the village to join the High Street Roman Road leading through Moor Divock and its Bronze Age remains in terrain where lived the Brigantes, the Celtic tribe who populated the area before the Roman arrival. The most notable of the remains include the Cockpit Stone Circle.

The long ascent leads us to Loadpot Hill, from where we can enjoy dramatic vistas across Ullswater to Helvellyn and its edges - visibility permitting. At the rear side of Loadpot we descend steeply to Martindale Common via Brownthwaite and Nettlehowe Crags. Passing St Martins church, believed to be originally founded in 1220, we turn back on ourselves to follow the valley road to Dale Head. Heading upwards to Bedafell Knott and then onto Boredale Hause from where we start the descent to Patterdale and the road back to Glenridding where the coach awaits us. 

B+ Walk - Boredale with Stuart Arnold

9½ miles (15.3km) with 2,300ft (701m) Total Ascent

From Glenridding we walk along the road to Patterdale and turn off to Side Farm. Here we turn south east and climb up to Boredale Hause. From here we climb Place Fell for hopefully beautiful views of the Lake District countryside. Over the top we drop down to Garth Heads. Here we touch a minor road which we follow as we walk up the Boredale valley. After climbing Hause Crag we get back to Boredale Hause and retrace our steps back to Glenridding.

B Walk - Glenridding Circular with Barbara & Alan Gilbert

7 miles (11.2km) with 800-1,000ft (244-305m) Total Ascent

This is a substitute walk than previously shown on website.

We leave Glenridding passing the entrance to Ullswater Streamer Company before reaching St Patrick´s Well then on until we reach the edge of Patterdale before entering Grisedale, now on an ancient route connecting Goldwater to Grasmere. On approaching Elmhow Farm we see the towering presence of Dollywagon Pike and the steep sides of St Sunday Crag.

There maybe time to visit Grisedale Tarn. On returning back to Grisedale below Striding Edge before reaching Lantys Farm and a track taking us to Keldas before making our way back to Glenridding.

C Walk - Lanty´s Tarn with Margaret Oliver

6 miles (9.7km) with 500ft (152m) Total Ascent

This walk was last lead by Derek Lowe in May 2006.

From the car park in Glenridding (toilets available - card only) we commence the walk up the valley following the Glenridding Beck until we reach Eagle Farm. Then the climb up on a stone pitched path to Lanty´s tarn begins. The views down to Ullswater and the surrounding fells given good weather are wonderful. We continue downhill to cross Grisedale Beck and across fields and up through woodland to Patterdale (toilet stop). We then cross Goldrill Bridge to the other side of Ullswater picking up the footpath towards Side Farm and the final field path and pavement back to Glenridding.

There are two opportunities to reduce the mileage on this walk if needs be.

The paths are mostly stony, rocky and stone pitched paths with no stiles.

21/06/2023 Stroller - Longton Brickcroft

Longton Brickcroft 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 Car park off Liverpool Road, Longton (Sat Nav: PR4 5YY).

After walk - A meal / refreshments at the Arches restaurant in Embleys nurseries, Liverpool Road, Much Hoole (Sat Nav: PR4 4RL). 

08/06/2023 - Thursday Car - Dunsop Bridge and Newton Round

B Walk - Dunsop Bridge and Newton Round with Susan Douglass

7.2 miles (11.7km) with 699ft (213m) Total Ascent

Meet at Dunsop Bridge Car Park (Sat Nav: BB7 3BB - Pay and display), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

From Dunsop Bridge we walk up Beatrix fell and across to Newton via Rough Syke Barn and Bull Lane. After lunch in Newton, we follow the Hodder back to the start on the ‘Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail’ via Foulscales, Giddy Bridge and Knowlmere Manor.