07/06/2026 Sunday Car - Tarleton

June

Start 10:30am

C Walk - Tarleton circular river and canal walk with Christine Furlong 

7 miles (11.2 km) flat walking

We meet at the usual time 10.30 at Mark Square Tarleton PR4 6TU, which is in the centre of Tarleton behind the Spar shop, there is plenty of unrestricted free parking. 

On our recce this walk took us 3 hours,  but if we stop for a snack and drink it could take us a little longer. 

 

This Tarleton circular walk features a scenic combination of the Leads Liverpool canal (Rufford branch) and the river Douglas, passing through a peaceful rural landscape. With mainly good paths, but we do go over and under bridges where it can be muddy, however there are no stiles or fences to negotiate and little road walking. But we will be crossing the A59 a couple of times. 

 

During our walk we will see where the planned new wind farm will be and have the opportunity to look at the plans, we will also walk through the  Sollom conservation area. We will then start to  head back to our starting point in Tarleton, where refreshments can be found in the local pubs and cafes.

20/05/2026 Stroller - Hurst Grange Park

May

Start: 10:30am

Hurst Grange Park with Trudy and Barbara
2.5 miles with little climbing and a small amount on the road. No stiles.

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

Meet in the car park near the cemetery, Hill road, Penwortham (Sat nav: PR1 9XH).  Can park on the road if busy. Toilets in the park. Then afterwards at the Fleece Inn, Penwortham, 39 Liverpool road, PR1 9XD . Car registration is put in at the bar. 

Please let Trudy have your meal preferences by 11th May. Menu on Fleece website or pics on  stroller WhatsApp.

14/05/2026 Thursday Car - Catforth

May

Start: 10:30am 

B Walk - Catforth with Chris Airey
7 miles /11.26 km with little climbing

Meet at Crown Lane junction with Rosemary Lane (Sat Nav: PR4 0HB), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Starting at Swillbrook we walk down Crown Lane to Woodplumpton into Hollowforth Lane taking in Woodplumpton viaduct then across fields to Lewth, Woodsfold and Blackleach and return to Crown Lane.

10/05/2026 Sunday Car - Fulwood

May

Start 10:30am

C Walk - Fulwood/Grange with Bob Tognarelli and Margaret Murrey
5.5 to 6 miles (9.5 km) of mainly flat walking but with 3 sets of steps to negotiate

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

We set off from the car park exiting on to Longsands Lane and make our way to Sandybrook Woods. Entering the Woods we walk down the steps to the brook, where we follow the path to Fulwood Row and on to Gamull Lane. Here we pick up the Old Train Track and after a short walk, we are on the Guild Wheel heading towards the Crematorium. Passing the Crematorium we then continue on the Guild wheel for a short distance before taking a right hand path (muddy when recce’d) which will lead us to Grange Park. Lunch is in the Park. We now walk through Grange Park, to Longridge Road and then on to Brookfield Park. We now have steps to climb to get up to the housing estate. Walking along two streets gets us to Watling Street Road. Crossing the road we again enter Sandybrook Woods following the path down to the brook, crossing the brook to climb the steps leading out of the Woods. Finally crossing a playing field and a road, puts us back at the car park

04/05/2026 Committee Meeting

May

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.

26/04/2026 Coach Walk - Glenridding via Dockray

April

8:00 start with 17:30 return

A Walk - This One's a Dodd-le with John Parkinson

10.5 miles / 17 km with 2930 ft / 893 m Total Ascent

According to Wikipedia “Dodd" refers to a hill or mountain, particularly in the context of the Lake District in England, where it is often used to describe rounded hills. The term is derived from the Old Norse word "fjall," meaning "hill."   Today we leave the coach at Thornythwaite, passing by Lucy’s Wood and crossing Matterdale Common to ascend Randerside, a 690m non-Wainwright.  From there it’s a short hop up to a triple of Dodds - Great, Watson’s and Styborrow - all Wainwrights.  Descending across Sticks Pass we climb Raise, another Wainwright and then on to the cairn at Whiteside Bank, also a Wainwright. Turning back we descend across Glenridding Common and down into Glenridding itself.  Depending on time, energy and weather, an option to continue to Helvellyn and descend via Swirral Edge adds 0.6 miles and a further 135 m of ascent..

B+ Walk - Boredale Hause and Place Fell with Stuart Arnold
10.6 miles / 17 km with 2400 ft / 730 m Total Ascent

From Glenridding we walk down the road to join a track which takes us uphill to the top of Boredale Hause. From here it's up onto Place Fell. Now we drop down steeply  to the track which follows Ullswater back to make our return back into Glenridding.

B Walk - Angle Tarn with Bob Evans
8.5 miles / 13.7 km with 1530 ft / 466 m Total Ascent

Starting from Glenridding we walk to Patterdale and go via Goldrill Bridge along the valley floor until we are opposite Dubhow Crag. From here we turn northwards and start our climbing up the well-graded track to Boardale Hause. As we climb, the head of Ullswater and the Helvellyn Fells come into view. From the Hause we do not take the direct route to Angle Tarn but the track over towards Bannerdale. On reaching the ridge we turn and go around the head of Bannerdale, our highest point today. We then descend to Angle Tarn before making our way back to Boardale Hause and Side Farm Then it's the last mile or so to the coach at Glenridding.

C Walk - Lanty’s Tarn with Dorothy
6 miles / 9.7 km with 500 ft / 150 m Total Ascent

The last time I led this walk it was a scorching day ( 25 June 23 ) so hopefully as it’s April it will be much cooler.    From the coach park we walk along the valley following Glenridding Beck until we reach Eagle Farm. Then the climb on a stone pitched path begins,  and we will stop occasionally to look around at the wonderful views and get our breath back. As we reach the top it may be good to have lunch here.  We now descend through the woodland to Lanty’s Tarn.  Passing by the tarn we continue downhill to cross Grizedale Beck and across fields and more woodland to reach Patterdale (toilets)  We cross Goldrill Bridge and go along the pavement to Glenridding and refreshments.

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.

15/04/2026 Stroller - Bretherton

April

Start: 10:30am

Bretherton with Jean Gabbatt
2.5 miles with no climbing and no stiles

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

Meet at 10.30am in Eyes Lane (PR26 9AS), Bretherton (road parking).

This circular walk starts at the gatehouse of Bank Hall and follows its driveway to the A59. We will veer off the main road, to the left, after Bank Bridge and take a riverside path (potentially muddy) to Red Bridge and the road back to Bretherton.

Lunch: The Old Corn Mill Antiques and Collectibles Centre, 64 South Rd. Bretherton, PR26 9AH.

12/04/2026 Sunday Car - Newton with Scales

April

Start 10:30am

C Walk - Two Windmills walk around Treales and Kirkham with Dorothy

6 miles (9.7 km) with 300ft (90m) undulating

Meet at Bell and Bottle (Sat Nav: PR4 3RJ), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Crossing Blackpool Rd we walk down a country lane for around half a mile before taking a footpath across the fields and over the railway footbridge to Treales village. Here we pass the first windmill, surrounded by a beautiful woodland garden.

Carrying on through the village, we leave the road to take a wide stony track to Mowbreck  Hall . Here we change direction and go south towards Kirkham via a path by a small stream. Crossing two fields we go under the railway bridge to the edge of Kirkham. We pass through Remembrance Way to reach Dowbridge and the second windmlll. We stay on the road footpath to the car park. 

If the weather is wet we can walk along lanes instead of going through fields.

09/04/2026 Thursday Car - Bleasdale Fells

April

Start: 10:30am 

B Walk - Bleasdale Fells with Stuart Arnold
8.5 miles /13.7 km with 900 ft / 274 m Total Ascent

Meet at St Eadmers Church, Bleasdale (Sat Nav: PR3 1UY - Map Ref: SD 574455), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

We set off from the church car park and head initially across fields to join the estate road which we follow past Bleasdale Tower until we reach Stang Yule. Here we head onto Oakenclough Fell and then Hazelhurst Fell. Along here we pass a cairn which marks the crash site of an American world war bomber.

We now cross the Moor to Fiendsdale Head.

At this point we now start our return journey by dropping down initially near Hazelhurst Farm and then Admarsh Farm and back to the start.

This is a lovely walk with excellent views over both Morecambe Bay and the Brock Valley. If time permits we can take a slight detour to visit the stone age site of Bleasdale Circle.