We are based in Lancashire in the North West of England but our walks take us round the UK's National Parks & National Landscapes, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District & North Wales. *** To view the next walk - Please scroll to the bottom ***
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Meet at Rosemary lane junction with Crown lane (Sat Nav: ), ready for the usual start time 10:30am.
The walk is 60% lanes 40% fields.
Meet at (Sat Nav: ), ready for the usual start time 10:30am.
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From Hayfield, we proceed up Kinder Road and pass the terraced house in which actor Arthur Lowe was born (Captain Mainwaring of “Dad’s Army” fame). Keep an eye out for a blue plaque on the wall which indicates the exact house.
Soon after, we join the “Snake Path” on our left and follow this in the footsteps of the 400 or so ramblers who, on 24 April 1932, took part in the Kinder Mass Trespass.
The ramblers were seeking the right of working class people to roam freely on the open moorlands. At that time, all of the Kinder massif was privately owned by and for the exclusive use of wealthy landowners and their grouse shooting. Some 19 years later the Peak District became the UK’s first national park.
As we reach Middle Moor shooting cabin, instead of following the main tourist (and trespass) route up William Clough, we will today contour slightly left before ascending Leygatehead Moor and summit out at the top of Mill Hill (544m).
From here, heading in a south easterly direction, we descend to the col at the head of William Clough, before joining the now well trodden path that contours the western edge of the Kinder plateau. We follow this, first to Kinder Downfall and then onwards to Kinder Low (633m).
To complete the round, we continue to Brown Knoll (569m), South Head (494m) and then to the curiously named Mount Famine (473m). The hills name originates from the period of the Inclosure Acts (1773-1859) when tenant farmers struggled to make a living from the poor farming land.
From Mount Famine, we follow the descending ridge line towards Elle Bank and then back to Hayfield in time for refreshments.
We’ll aim to complete the walk today, hopefully without having trespassed on anyone’s land, which of course will be “Strictly Prohibited” and also preferably without any of the group being arrested!
From coach park in Hayfield west along River Sett on Penine Bridleway north up Lantern Pike and down towards Blackshaw Farm. Leave the bridleway for a path south to Little Hayfield. West now crossing to a track then a path over Middle Moor and the shooting cabin shortly after cabin take path going towards Kinder Reservoir following it round the end of the reservoir up to Broad Clough. Follow track south leaving west for a path down to Bowden Bridge and road back to Hayfield. Stopping at the pub if time allows as Hayfield was a bit lacking in open cafes and pubs when I was last there.
Great views of Kinder Edge and the Downfall plus Kinder End weather permitting.
Each Mid-Week Stroller walk has a destination providing a walk and venue for drinks / snacks or meal and starts at 10:30am
Meet at Goosnargh village hall, Church Lane (Sat Nav: PR3 2BH ), Toilets are available.
The walk will be a circular one of 2.80 miles on bridleways and quiet minor roads with good views (weather permitting) across to the Bowland Fells. There will be minimal climbing. Afterwards we will have lunch at the Grapes Inn which is just 100 yards from the Village Hall.
Tarleton with Margaret Oliver
5 Miles / km with flat walking
Meet at Car parking behind Spar in Tarleton (Sat Nav: PR4 6TU ), ready for the usual start time 10:30am.
Walk down Church Road to cross the A59. Passing through Sollom, crossing the canal bridge and through open farm land over the River Douglas and on to Bank Hall. A short walk to the main road and back to the cars in Tarleton.
Due to the shortness of the walk and there being no suitable place to sit, we can stop for a stand up coffee break (if wanted) during the walk but there won’t be a lunch stop.
Walk taking in Jumbles, Wayoh and Turton Tower. All good paths no climbing. It's a lovely area.
Hope to see you all there. Happy Days.
The ‘Fairfield Horseshoe’ is one of the Lake District’s classic fell walks and rightly so, and today we will hike around three quarters of it, taking in six of the eight ‘Wainwright’ tops on the round. Starting from the Rydal Road car park just north of Ambleside town centre, we take the lane to Low Sweden Bridge before climbing onto the eastern arm of said horseshoe. Our route is along the broad ridge taking in Low Pike, High Pike, Dove Crag and Hart Crag before reaching Fairfield itself, at 873m/2,865ft the highest point on the walk. We then head for Great Rigg, leaving the horseshoe here to descend to Grasmere, grabbing a bonus ‘Wainwright’ Stone Arthur on the way.
Please note that weather and/or fell conditions on the day may necessitate an alternative, lower-level hike. Various options are available but unless it’s really bad, we will follow a linear route from Brockhole to Grasmere taking in Wansfell’ ridge and Loughrigg Fell. This is similar in terms of both length and the amount of climbing.
