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We organise a monthly Sunday coach trip with four different grades of led walks to suit a range of ages and abilities. Our coach destinations include The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and other scenic areas. We also provide local walks travelling by car. The next coach trip should be at the top of the list below, followed by upcoming local walks and historic walks, both in reverse date order
11/01/2024 Thursday Car - Newton / Treales
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07/01/2024 Coach Walk - Grange-over-Sands
13.4 miles / 21.6km with 2530ft / 770m Total Ascent
This walk visits two hills clearly seen from the
A590, but not so often visited. The first is the limestone escarpment of
Whitbarrow, its white cliffs dominating the road. The second is Dixon
Heights, part Newton Fell, with its bracken covered slopes, ruined tower
and fell ponies. Finally, returning to limestone, we climb Hampsfell
before descending to Grange-over-Sands.
We leave the coach at the bus stop on the A590 immediately after the turn off to Mill Side and Beck Head. We head towards Mill Side, then Low Fell End and follow a winding path through the woods onto Whitbarrow. We continue on the path along the escarpment past Lord´s Seat, then turn left and follow the wall to descend via Bell Rake, before heading to Witherslack church via High Park Wood and Yewbarrow.
From Witherslack church we take the path to Bleacrag Road, then along Holme Road and Back o´ th´ Fell Road, where we take the footpath to Tom Tarn. Here we take a quick detour to the top of Dixon Heights before returning to Tom Tarn, then continuing past Eller How and crossing the A590 towards Hollow Lane.
If time permits we will head westwards past
Great Wood and climb Hampsfell from the north before descending to
Grange-over-Sands. Alternatively we can go directly to Grange-over-Sands
via Hampsfield, Merlewood and Eggerslack Wood.
9 miles / 15km with 1500ft / 457m Ascent.
From Grange climb steeply through Eggerslack Wood to Hampsfell Hospice. Descend northerly through Hampsfell Allotments turning south then west past Hampsfell Hall. Briefly left onto road and right over a stile and across the field. Right onto a road taking a path on left to Broughton Hall, lunch at a barn on the way.
Continue on a network of paths, tracks and minor roads passing Beck Side, Wall Nook, Hard Crag Wood to the road at Well Knowe. Cross this taking a path which goes through woods and down to Cartmel racecourse. go through Cartmel, up Hampsfell again past Pitts Farm descending before the summit via Fell End to Spring Bank and Grange.
7 miles / 11.26km with 1076ft / 328m Total Ascent
From the car park we make our way to the clock tower where the walk starts. We then walk up Hampsfell Road climbing gently to reach the summit of Hampsfell where a hospice was built in 1846 to provide a shelter for travellers. Here we have spectacular views of Old Man of Coniston, the Langdales and Morecambe Bay.
Heading South we head for a cairn at Fell End before descending to the road to make our way to Allithwaite crossing green pastures. We then descend down hill until we reach Kents Bank Station, turning left here and down some steps to meet a path which follows the railway line. Passing the Lido (now undergoing renovations) which was the location for a scene in the first series of the crime drama The Bay, from here is a stroll along the promenade back to Grange for refreshments.
5.5 miles / 8.9km with 500ft / 152m Ascent.
From Grange coach park (toilets nearby) we wind our way through Eden Mount, climbing gradually to Nutwood Manor and on to High Farm. Most of the climbiing has been completed at this point. Turning west along good tracks, we reach Spring Bank, where, hopefully we have wonderful views towards the estuary. Continuing along this track we come to the road, which we cross to reach High Fell Gate Caravan Park.
Continuing along the road, we reach a stile, which leads into a field and where we cross and eventually drop down to Allithwaite. From here it is mostly road walking until we reach Kent´s Bank where we join the coastal road back to Grange.
14/12/2023 Thursday Car - Garstang
7 miles (11km) with slight undulations
Leaving the car by the river, under the bridge, following the River Wyre over the ford to Woodacre Hall. Going over the M6 down to Parkhead Farm, later back over M6 then onto the canal path under the aqueduct and back to where we started.
Happy Days.
10/12/2023 Coach Walk - Ambleside & Grasmere
December
8:00 Start with 16:30 (4:30pm) Return
9.1 miles / 14.6km with 1,650ft / 503m Total Ascent
After chatting to A walk colleagues on Sunday I reccied today what I thought would be a slightly shorter walk with less altitude reflecting the likely December conditions and walk time available. The conditions were atrocious with flooding and overflowing streams requiring diversions and considerable care on descents.
Given the time available on the December walk and the reasonable probability of continuing conditions in this area, I´m therefore proposing a shorter walk with less altitude:
Leave Grasmere towards Lancrigg, we´ll ascend sharply via White Crag and High Raven Crag to Helm Crag. Following the ridge line through Bracken Hause to Gibson Knott, Moment Crag, Pike of Carrs and on to Calf Crag. Descending via Brownrigg Moss we´ll turn back over Grasmere Common and Far Easedale before heading back via Stenners Crag and Cockly Crag to Easdale tarn. Turning sharply, we´ll start the descent of Easdale and back into Grasmere.
7 or 8 miles / 11.12 or 12.45km with 1800ft / 550m Ascent.
The route taken will depend on the weather on the day. The Loughrigg option, which is lower, is the backup option. Both routes start and finish at Grasmere and total ascent for each is the same. However the Loughrigg route is about a mile longer.
Easedale Tarn and Silver How route: We start by walking through the village towards Allen Bank and Goody Bridge, then take the path along Easedale Beck, past the waterfalls on Sour Milk Gill, to Easedale Tarn. From the Tarn we take a path heading south west to reach the ridge just east of Blea Crag. At 1600ft, this is the highest point of the walk. We continue east along the ridge, past Great Castle How, Little Castle How, Swinscar Pike and Lang How to Silver How. From here we can descend to Grasmere via Wray Gill and Allen Bank. Alternatively, if we have made good progress we can continue roughly SSW along the grassy top of Silver How then down towards Spedding Crag to descend via Kelbarrow.
Note - this walk has some steep sections on the descent, but these are short and not difficult and we should have plenty of time if we need it. Some parts are boggy, and there are streams to cross (or paddle through).
Around Loughrigg route: We head out of the village, past Dove Cottage to take the Coffin Route as far as Rydal. After a short distance on the main road, we turn right to take the road alongside the River Rothay before taking the path up hill alongside Fox Ghyll. We continue past Ivy Crag and Loughrigg Tarn then take the upper path at The How. As this is a B+ walk, I´ve included a climb to the top of Loughrigg. Just before a stream and a wood, we take a steep path to the top where we should have views of the higher fells all around.
We descend Loughrigg to Loughrigg Terrace, then skirt round the hill to the road. From here we take the path through Red Bank Wood, which eventually rejoins the road back to Grasmere.
8 miles (12.9km) with 750ft (229m) Total Ascent
From Grasmere village car park we head towards and past Dove Cottage and climb steeply up following the Coffin trail to Rydal Hall and the main road where we cross over Pelter Bridge.
Another climb leads us to footpaths with views of Rydal Water and onto Loughrigg Terrace which we follow to Redbank Woods and down to the shores of Grasmere. A short road walk takes us to the centre of Grasmere for refreshments and the coach.
5.5 miles (8.9km) with 400ft (122m) Ascent.
The walk is a linear from the centre of Ambleside to the centre of Grasmere. It passes through some beautiful countryside with magnificent views over the two lakes to the fells beyond.
We pass initially through St Mary´s church grounds and then through Rothay park. Following a very minor road we reach Pelter bridge. Here we follow the track which leads us around the shores of Rydal water and then Grasmere. We then leave the lake shore and walk into Grasmere via Red Bank road. We hope you all enjoy this lovely walk.
06/12/2023 Stroller Walk - Christmas Lunch
Meet 12:15am for 12:30pm.
To book contact Bary Hayhurst Email: strollers @pdwc.org
A £10 deposit per person is required. Christmas sweaters , Ties , tinsel and other adornments optional.
26/11/2023 Sunday Car - Fulwood Circular
ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
B Walk - Fulwood Circular (by popular demand) with Chris Airey
8 miles / 12.9km with mainly flat walking
8 miles / 12.9km with mainly flat walking
Fulwood circular walk.
15/11/2023 Stroller - Moss Side, Leyland
Moss Side with Barry Hayhurst
2 to 3 miles with Little Climbing
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 Leyland Warriors rugby league club car park, at the end of Moss Side Way (Sat Nav: PR26 7XU), then afterwards at the Midge Hall Pub, Midge Hall Lane (next to the level crossing. Sat Nav: PR26 6TN).
A circular stroll taking in some fields (appropriate footwear), part of a nature reserve ( ? ), and some well laid footpaths / bridleways. May catch a glimpse of a Kingfisher, Jay, Wagtails, Heron or a Buzzard (maybe ?).
12/11/2023 Coach Walk - Malham (North Yorkshire)
A Walk - Black Hill and Great Close Hill with Graham Hogg
10½ miles (17km) with 1550ft (475m) Total Ascent
From the Visitor Centre Car park we make our way to Malham Cove and ascend steeply to the limestone pavement for views out over Malham and beyond.
Heading north along Watlowes Dry Valley we emerge at Langscar Gate and join the Dales High Way and head for Black Hill (468m). There is no trig point or cairn but its the highest point on our walk today.
Descending north we exit the open access land near Capon Hall and then have some road walking before we join the Malham Tarn Estate path near Tarn Moss. For a change, we´ll take the boardwalk path around the nature reserve at the northern edge of the tarn before heading to the bird hide for a brew stop.
From here, we proceed to climb Great Close Hill (465m) with its expansive views on a clear day. A careful descent to avoid the steep crags brings us to Great Close Mire and a well graded path which we´ll follow to Street Gate near Seaty Hill.
Our route now takes us to the head of Gordale Scar. It is too risky to attempt a reverse descent down the waterfall so instead we follow a path which hugs the high western flank of the gorge. There are plenty of vantage points for dramatic views down into the confines of the gorge and at one point the waterfall is fully visible.
The disadvantage of staying high along the gorge edge is inevitably a steep descent down to Goredale Bridge. (Walking poles may prove useful here). There´s no rush, so we´ll take care on the descent and once in the valley it is a straight forward return to the village by way of Janet´s Foss waterfall.
B+ Walk - Langcliffe Loop with Sue Banister
10½ miles (16.9km) with 1400ft (427m) Total Ascent
We head up through Malham village towards the cove but continue on the road to join a footpath climbing up towards Langscar Gate. We then head west on the Pennine Bridleway over the moors to Langcliffe. The views up here are superb on a good day including Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.
At Jubilee Caves we go south along Brent Scar and Attermire Scar then join the Dales High Way heading east past Rye Loaf Hill and Kirkby Fell. It´s then downhill to Malham via Hanber Side and Hoober Edge.
B Walk - Malham Circular with Stuart Arnold
8 miles (12.9km) with 1150ft (350m) Total Ascent
Leaving the coach we cross the footbridge at the Smithy and go downstream to follow the path to Janet´s Fosse and on to Gordale Scar for a look only.
Back at Gordale Bridge we go up a gentle slope which takes us to the fell top at New Close Knotts. Here we take a good grassy path going north westwards on to Malham Tarn. On our return we join the Pennine way for a short way and then take the path to Dean Moor Hill. This allows us to avoid the rocky path around Comb Hill, Comb Scar and the dry valley which in bad weather can be hazardous. So we turn south to take field paths for just over a mile to Cove Road.
Here we turn left and then right onto Long Lane to arrive back at the start and a well deserved brew.
C Walk - A whispering to the faries with Joe Brennand
5 miles (8km) with 500ft (152m) Total Ascent
We set off fron the coach park south towards mires barn on to Janets cave Gordale bridge then we trek up to gordale scar retrace our steps back to Gordale bridge take the path to climb slowely to malham cove and follow path back into malham and the pub or tea house for refreshments there is ONLY one stile, but there is 420 steps coming down from Malham cove.
09/11/2023 Thursday Car - Yealand Conyers and Leighton Moss
Meet at Yealand Conyers. Park on the roadside near St. Mary’s Catholic church (Sat Nav: LA5 9SF), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
B Walk - Yealand Conyers and Leighton Moss with Susan Douglass
7.2 miles (11.6km) with 849ft (259m) Total Ascent
This circular walk starts in Yealand Conyers, heads west to Silverdale then back across Leighton Moss and past Leighton Hall.
The route uses fields, farm tracks, bridleways and some short road stretches. Limestone outcrops are a beautiful feature of the landscape and if the weather is clear there are great views of Morecambe bay. There is only one stile; otherwise it´s mainly stone gaps and kissing gates. There are two steep climbs: a short one in the middle and a longer one at the end (with lots of stops to admire the view!).
18/10/2023 Stoller - Much Hoole
Meet at St Michael´s CE Church - Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole
(Postcode: PR4 5JQ / Grid reference: SD46292 22319)
Much Hoole with Jean Gabbatt
2 to 3 miles with Little Climbing
Each Mid-Week Stroller walk has a destination providing a venue for drinks,
snacks or meals etc. and starts at 10:30am.
The walk follows the river Douglas, passing Tarleton Lock, on a well-defined and relatively dry track. On leaving the river the route first continues along a country lane and then returns to the church via a field.
After walk - A meal / refreshments at the Arches restaurant (which is in walking distance) in Embleys nurseries, Liverpool Road, Much Hoole (Sat Nav: PR4 4RL).
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