Monday, 29 August 2011
September Walks
There have been a few changes to the September programme so please take a look if you were planning to join us in September as there are one or two days when walks are not available.
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Pete's Coast to Coast Adventure


The walk begins with a high level traverse of the dramatic sandstone cliffs of St Bees Head then heads east across the West Cumbrian plain towards the Lake District National Park.


The path from Rosthwaite alongside Greenup Gill leads past Eagle Crag towards Lining Crag and Greenup Edge in the distance. This was day three of the C2C and the sun smiled on the group that day.

High above Far Easdale, the ridge leading from Calf Crag over Gibson Knott towards distant Helm Crag and the village of Grasmere is enlivened by the shadows thrown by the afternoon sun. There followed two very wet Lake District days as we made our way from Grasmere to Glenridding and on towards the village of Shap.

We had a late lunch high above the river in Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park before descending towards Richmond, a very attractive and historic town, and the only one of any consequence on our route.



From the 1317 ft point on Cold Moor the dark rocks of the Wain Stones appear to block the path ahead over Hasty Bank.

The Wain Stones were easily negotiated to reach the top of Hasty Bank. We ate a late lunch on Carr Ridge a mile or so beyond before setting out on the last eight miles to the Lion Inn.


Thursday, 18 August 2011
This is the Lion Inn at Blakey
Pete and his intrepid Americans have reached this point on the C2C, it was a long hard 19 mile walk.
Only 2 more days to go now and it is much easier tomorrow through Danby High Moor and Glaisdale Moor then onto Grosmont. The last day into Robin Hood's Bay should be all downhill too. I can't wait to see the photos he has been taking en route.
Only 2 more days to go now and it is much easier tomorrow through Danby High Moor and Glaisdale Moor then onto Grosmont. The last day into Robin Hood's Bay should be all downhill too. I can't wait to see the photos he has been taking en route.
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Programme changes
Please note that the following changes have been made to the programme
19th August Glaramara will now be lead by Cathy Colam
20th August Castle Crag is CANCELLED
21st August Scafell Pike will now be Cathy's walk too
19th August Glaramara will now be lead by Cathy Colam
20th August Castle Crag is CANCELLED
21st August Scafell Pike will now be Cathy's walk too
Friday, 12 August 2011
Ravenstonedale for Pete tonight
This is where they are tonight on the C2C except its not sunny but raining again. However, they are all in good spirits and had a hearty dinner.
Shap - Coast to Coast
Some of you know that Pete is doing the coast to coast with a group of Americans. I was with them for the legs from Rosthwaite to Grasmere and then on to Patterdale. They are a determined group and lovely company. They all managed to reach Shap yesterday evening, rather wet but still going strong. This is the very welcoming hotel which has put them up for the night and is drying all their boots ready for today's leg.
The weather has been so bad this last few days that Pete has not been able to take any photos at all. I am hoping that the camera gets out today.
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Last Wednesday the weather was kind
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P.S. since Bella has been given access to Twitter we have discovered her education in the spelling of the English language has been sadly neglected. Wot R we 2 du?
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Programme change
Please note the walk on 9th August has changed to Stonethwaite to Grasmere (A) starting at 9am
Monday, 1 August 2011
Lurg Mhor


The summit of Bidein a'Choire Sheasgaich reflected in one of the numerous lochans scattered along the ridge between the Munro and Sail Riabhach.



To the east of Bidein beyond the 740m bealach which seperates the two mountains is one of the most remote of all Munros; Lurg Mhor.
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