Exciting Walks planned for 2017 season

We have some great walks planned for 2017 

giving a variety of venues and challenges for us all with a couple of new venues added.

Our first walk of 2017 - after the Festive walk and meal at Ings, will be on 

Saturday 11th March

when we will be walking from  

Grassington a market town in North Yorkshire.

Other venues in 2017 will be;

Hebden Bridge, Eyam, Keswick,Titesworth - The Roaches, Llangollen, Grasmere, Bakewell and Denbigh

If you are interested in joining us, you would be made most welcome as we do have vacancies and we are open to all who love the outdoor life. Join our mailing list to get monthly updates of the walks and/or contact us to come on any of the walks using the Contact Form.

Families are very welcome as long as the children are over ten years and young walkers must be accompanied by an adult.

There are 3 grades of walk:

• (A) 9-12 miles, heading for the tops if possible
• (B) 7-9 miles, mid level walks up to 1500/1800ft
• (C) 5-7 miles, mainly low level after a café stop!

All walks are led and ‘recce'd’ to ensure that they are suitable for the potential walkers, so choose a walk suitable for your fitness level and give it a try! It's an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere - whilst walking in the freedom of the hills.

Great relaxation, exercise and lots of fun too!

Walks from Ings January 2016

A Walk 
Leader: Jennifer Matthias
Distance: 6+ miles

This walk is mainly on hard paths and minor roads. It can be extended if we have the time and weather to enable that. 

After crossing the main road we will make our way into Staveley, where there are toilets. Then we will head south under the railway, which runs from Oxenholme to Windermere. Joining the Dales Way we have an undulating road, which will afford good views on a clear day. Leaving the Dales way we continue on the road towards Borwick Fold before turning onto a gated track, which is downhill, once more under the railway back into Ings.

 

Follow here for photographs

B Walk
Leader: Gwyn Jones
Distance: app 5 miles

A circular walk to the North West of Ings around Banner Rigg

C Walk
Leader: John Smith
Distance: 3 miles

The recce for this walk took place in dry conditions in mid December by a party of three. Just as well as we were lost at one stage (the map was not easy to follow) when a farmer came to our rescue. We now have it sussed !! 

The walk is no more than 3 miles over level terrain - fields, tracks and tarmac - and has some good views. We start by walking away from the pub and under a railway, on up a slight gradient then off to the right across pasture towards Wasdyke. Turn left up a second slight gradient on tarmac to Yews with a further left turn to rejoin the road back to the railway arch and down to the pub.

Festive Walk and Meal

Christmas Walk and Meal at The Watermill Inn and Brewery, Ings Saturday January 7th  2017 The Walk and meal is for Members and Associate Members. However, if there are any spaces left guests and visitors will be invited to join us. Below is the menu provided by The Watermill, may I ask you to consider the choices and to let us know your choice, either by email or by completing the form on the Conwy bus when the menu is passed around. Les Gibson will be looking after the Christmas Menu.

Starters Hearty Winter Broth (V/GF option) Served with a warm farmhouse roll & butter. Chicken Liver Pate (GF option) With a crisp leaf salad, onion marmalade, toasted Artisan bread & Cumberland sauce. Seafood Salad (GF option) A selection of seafood, mussels, calamari prawns and cockles marinated in oil, lemon, vinegar and dill, served on a bed of shredded lettuceand marie rose sauce. Cassoulet of Mushrooms (V/GF option) Wild mushrooms cooked in Brandy, thyme and garlic, finished with cream and glazedwith parmesan cheese, set on a toasted brioche bun. Game Terrine A mix of locally sourced game and juniper berries, wrapped in smoked back bacon and served with our own onion marmalade and a crisp leaf salad. (V) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten Free   Main Courses Roast Lakeland Turkey (GF option) Roast breast and leg of turkey with a chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce and homemade gravy. Leg of Lamb Steak (GF option) Panfried local lamb steak, served with a red wine and mint gravy, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Watermill Chicken Oven baked chicken served on a bed of chive mash finished with an English mustard cream sauce and served with seasonal vegetables. Fillet of Cod (GF option) Baked cod fillet on a bed of Lyonnaise potatoes, finished with a brown shrimp and lemon butter, topped with watercress and served with seasonal vegetables. Goats Cheese Tart (V) A shortcrust pastry tartlet with goats cheese, chestnuts and red onion, topped with herb crumbs and set on a provencale sauce and served with new potatoes. Mmm..Sweets Christmas Pudding (V) Made to our own special recipe with a warm Rum butter and Sherry sauce. Sticky Toffee Pudding (V/GF option) Our own homemade sticky toffee pudding served with butterscotch sauce and cream or ice cream. Vanilla Ice Cream (V/GF) Traditional local English Lakes ice cream. Vanilla Creme Brulee (V) Served with a homemade shortbread biscuit. Cheese Board (£1 extra) (V) A selection of 3 cheeses with a pot of house chutney, celery, grapes and biscuits. Any dietary requirements can be catered for if arranged in advance. Please state when ordering for Gluten Free etc . The Watermill Christmas Party Menu –  Two courses £14.95 or Three courses £18.95 All menus include Farrer’s of Kendal coffee and mince pie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Cost      Coach £14 + Meal + tip   £16/£20      =      £30 (2 course) £34 (3 course) Return ASAP with menu choice to Les Gibson / Jennifer Matthias Place your order by using the 'Contact Us' block on the right panel. This will get to us.   Festive Meal 2013

374 November Walks from Conwy

Our next walks will be from

Conwy

with the rising turrets of the mighty Conwy Castle, relaxing harbour 

and ever changing scene of the ebbing and flowing estuary waters. 

The same waters that flow past Trefriw and Betws-y-Coed.

on

Saturday 12th November 2016

0800hrs prompt from the short stay car park

Conwy is the classic walled town. Its circuit of walls, over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by no less than 22 towers, is one of the finest in the World.

Conwy also boasts a magnificant marina and wonderful harbour with shops and houses.

 Walking invariably includes Conway Mountain, rising majestically behind the town, with it's easy accessability and grand views and there is always time afterwards for some refreshments in the many establishments there.

There will be three memorable walks to choose from:

• A Walk led by: Jennifer Mathias
• B Walk led by: Beverley Kelly
• C Walk led by: Gwyn Jones

Details below or click on the links.