25/03/2018 Sunday Car - Garstang

B Walk - Garstang with Stuart Arnold 

9½ miles (15.3km) with 700ft (213m) Total Ascent

Meet on the car park next to the old council offices in Garstang (Sat Nav: PR3 1FU). Unfortunately there is a charge of £3 for the six hours we will be there. We can avoid this if we park on Croston road or you might want to risk it on Booths car park. We will meet at the bottom end of the car park next to the river Wyre, ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Having negotiated the rather damp underfoot condition across the fields up to the motorway crossing we will take a coffee break and watch the busy world go bye. The walk up Grize Dale is then particularly pleasant for it's quietness. Hopefully we will reach Grizedale Bridge were we will lunch by the stream. After crossing the tops we will descend into Calder Vale were there is a toilet break. Leaving Calder Vale we will reach the skyline were we have a superb view of the Fylde coastline, let's hope for clear day. On our descent to Garstang we will cross the motorway again together with a stream!! We will then cross the defunct railway crossing spur which used to go to Garstang followed by the remains of Garstang castle.

21/03/2018 Stroller - Brinscall Baths

Walk with Roy
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 Brinscall Baths,(Sat Nav: PR6 8QU), then afterwards at The Hoghton Arms, Withnall (Sat Nav: PR6 8BL).

11/03/2018 Coach Walk - Grasmere

March

8:00 Start with 17:30 (5:30pm) Return

A Walk - Caiston Glen with Stuart Drysdale

11 miles (17.7km) with 2900ft (884m) Total Ascent

Due to the recent weather conditions I have decided to lead a lower-level walk, starting in Ambleside.

We head uphill alongside Stock Ghyll past Low Grove and High Grove to the Kirkstone Inn. We then we follow the road downhill until we reach Caiston Beck which we follow upstream along Caiston Glen to the Scandale Pass. It´s then mainly downhill down Scandale to the Kirkstone Road and back into Ambleside for refreshments and the coach home.

B+ Walk - Blea Rigg with Kevin Poole

8 miles (12.9km) with 2000ft (610m) Total Ascent

Welcome Comrades. Starting from Grasmere We follow excellent paths up to Easedale Tarn. From here we have a good view of the imposing buttress of Blea Rigg. Dont worry, we climb up the easy way - via the ridge between Castle How and Blea Rigg. From here we go to the summit to explore the wonderful views.

We back track and head along the ridge to Castle How and Lang How. It´s then a gradual descent back into Grasmere.

I have picked today´s route taking into account the harsh snowy weather coming from Siberia. This is perfect for your average B+ walker who is suitably prepared.

B Walk - Alcock Tarn with Barry Mather

7½ miles (12km) with 1700ft (518m) Total Ascent

Leaving Grasmere car park we head north and after crossing the A591 take a minor road passing the Swan Hotel. We follow a stream uphill and after crossing it at the end of the lane we start a steep climb on the open fells. Eventually reaching Alcock Tarn. We then descend to White Moss Common stopping occasionally to admire the view over Grasmere we then follow the undulating 'coffin road to Rydal. At the church we pass through Dora's Field to the A 591. After crossing the River Rothay we make a slight ascent to Rydal Cave then descend to Grasmere Lake which we follow and on reaching the road arrive back in Grasmere.

C Walk - Glen Rothay with Bob & Joyce for Bill

6 miles (9.7km) with 353ft (108m) Total Ascent

A tried and well trodden route.

Setting off from Waterhead we make our way to Hayes Garden Centre. Plenty of time for a browse and a coffee! Leaving the Garden Centre we pass through Ambleside via the Churchyard and then along the River Rothay to Pelter Bridge on a limited access road. Here we turn left and climb gently until we reach Rydal Water. We will take the upper permissive path past Rydal Caves, the only real climb of the day. After the caves we follow more or less downward paths until we reach Grasmere. We take the shore path for about half the lake before a final road walk brings us to Grasmere village, the coaches, the shops and the cafés. 

25/02/2018 Sunday Car - Scorton

B Walk - Scorton with Mary & Kevin McEnaney 

 8½miles (13.6km) with 1000ft (305m) Total Ascent

Meet at the picnic area, near Cleveleys Bridge, North of Scorton village (Sat Nav: PR3 1AU. Map Ref: SD504504), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Some road walking, field paths, farm tracks and woodland.

We leave the picnic area and head back to Scorton village, up Snowhill Lane and onto Nicky Nook to the trig point, then descend in the direction of Fell End Farm, continue south east to Holme Wood passing Grizedale Lea Reservoir, follow the stony track to a gate beside a footbridge, turn right for Higher Lane at Slean End. Walk up the lane for 120 metres to a signposted path on the left, cross the fields onto Tithe Barn Lane and back into Scorton village, then returning to the picnic area.

21/02/2018 Stroller - Avenham Park

Walk with Roy
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 South Meadow Lane (Sat Nav: PR1 8JT), then afterwards at the Pavilion Café on Avenham Park.

11/02/2018 Coach Walk - Clapham

8:00 start with 17:00 return

A Walk - Gaping Gill & Ingleborough with Sandra Robinson

13 miles (20.6km) with 2500ft (762m) Total Ascent

Up Ingleborough via gaping gill and down a different way.

B+ Walk - Scars, limestone and Gills with Kevin Poole

10 miles (16.09km) with 1500ft (457m) Total Ascent

Today´s walk is a circular walk from Clapham. Weather permitting we will have great views of Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent. We will walk along paths past Ingleborough Cave, Trow Gill, Gaping Gill and the weird and wonderful Limestone pavements.

B Walk - Clapham Curiosities with Dorothy Dobson

8½ miles (13.6km) with 1000ft (305m) Total Ascent

From the coach park (toilets) we go over the old Packhorse bridge to take a good track to Clapdale farm. From here we descend to a wide path which crosses a stream via a footbridge to climb a short steep slope to reach Long Lane. We follow this undulating track for some time, passing Thwaite Scars on our right and we are soon able to have splendid views of Ingleborough, Wherrnside and Pen-y-Ghent. Just before reaching Sulber Gate we change direction and head south to Crummack and eventually take a green road to the hamlet of Wharfe. We then make our way back to Clapham along Thwaite Lane and the tunnels.

This is a lovely walk.

C Walk - Austwick and Beyond with Joyce Bradbury

5.23 miles (8.4km) with 497ft (174m) Total Ascent

Our walk starts from the car park in Clapham across numerous undulating fields to the village of Austwick. We then walk along several lanes, crossing a stone bridge over Austwick Beck. Now we have a ½ mile road walk before turning onto Thwaite Lane and our first real climb of the day. We leave the track and cross fields heading for Nappa Scars and the Norber Erratics (rocks left behind when the last glaciers melted). We descend to Thwaite Lane which takes us back into Clapham.

This is a typical Yorkshire walk: plenty of mud, numerous stiles, lovely views — BUT free toilets!

09/02/2018 - Annual Club Meal

Annual Club Meal 

Club Meal at Ferraris, Chipping Road, Thornley, near Longridge.

Arrive 7pm for 7.30pm. (Sat Nav: PR3 7PR)

3 course meal and coffee. Price: £17 per person, payable on the night.

Bookings to: Tony Ingham (see programme for contact details).

08/02/2018 Thursday Car - Southport

B Walk - Southport with Peter Cobb 

? miles (?km) with ?ft (?m) Total Ascent

Meet at The RSPB Marshside Car Park, Marine Drive, Southport (Sat Nav PR9 9PJ), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

From car park, head to Marshide, continue to sewage works, left along coastal path, continue to Old Hollow farm, lane to bridle way then onto Sefton coastal path returning to car park.

03/02/2018 - Map & Compass Day

Free Event held at The Ley Inn. 

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.

28/01/2018 Sunday Car - Longridge / Preston

B Walk - Longridge with Chris Cook 

7½ miles (12km) with little climbing.

Meet at Longridge Civic Hall, Calder Ave (Sat Nav PR3 3HJ), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Turning left from the car park we pass through Smiths playing fields to go down Lord's Lane to Longridge Road, Here we turn left and after 300 yards take a footpath through a wood to reach Inglewhite Road, We stay on this road a little while before heading north east, through the fields to Hill Chapel and school, We then go south east towards Cringlebrooks Farm, Tenter Hill, across Whittingham Road through an industrial estate before arriving at Stone Bridge and back to Civic Hall.

C Walk - Preston with Bob Tognarelli 

6½ miles (10km) with little climbing

Meet at Preston Sports Ground Car Park, South Meadow Lane (Sat Nav PR1 8JP), located on the left just before the Continental Pub ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.

Leaving the car park we head along Broadgate to cross over the Penwortham New Bridge, and join the Ribble Way going west. Initial on a tarmac path as far as Priory Park, but changing to a grass path (or mud if wet) as we come to the open fields below Penwortham. We then will follow the paths through the fields towards Penwortham, passing Nabsack Planting to meet a farm track which gently climbs up to Howick Cross Lane. Crossing Liverpool Road we to go through the suburbs of Penwortham to Cop lane and Hurst Grange Park. From the Park we make our way down hill to Penwortham Old Bridge, cross the bridge and then it´s a short walk back to the start car park.

Refreshments can be had either at the Continental or the Pavilion cafe, should anyone be thirsty or even peckish after the long walk.