Walk A, Sedbergh, 12th August

Walk lead by Peter Hitchcock

You may be pleased to learn that there will be little climbing today, rather a walk along a beautiful Yorkshire Dale to reach a stunning view amidst a former stone-age settlement; the view will be kept secret until we get there!  The recce did involve a climbing/descending circular route but proved to be too hard and tricky for a day’s enjoyment, hence the more pleasant option.
From Sedburgh we head out north-east across fields and along tracks to then follow what is called “A Pennine Journey”.  We shall reach our secret destination after a couple of hours (5 miles) hopefully for lunch before partly retracing our steps but criss-crossing the beck down the dale until we border the River Rawthey back into Sedburgh.

Two sections of the return will be ‘new’ but that’s all part of the fun on this 11 mile leg-stretch in ‘God’s Own country’!

 

 

 

Walk C, Sedbergh, 12th August

Walk lead by Bill Farr 5 miles, 400ft Total Ascent

Leave Sedbergh by a bookshop up a track signed Castleshaw, passing the castle mound we proceed through various farms crossing their fields to eventually arrive at Ellerthwaite were we turn for home.
After a short walk along a lane we turn to the River Rawthey which we will follow as far as Sedbergh School's sports fields, turning away from the river towards the school we pass the cricket pavillion onto Finkle Street then Main Street and the coach. 8 STILES

 

Walk B, Consiton, 8th July

Walk lead by Pat Guy, distance 8.5 miles, total Ascent 1,500ft.

The objective today is Black Crag, one of the lower Wainwright fells at 1,056 ft.

We start the walk from Coniston village walking to the head of Coniston Water before turning into the grounds of Monk Coniston Hall, the grounds ascend gradually to a minor road which we cross and then ascend through woods to the very pretty Tarn Howes where there are tables and seats so we can take a short break. We then walk along the easter side of the tarn for a short way before making our way to the Iron Keld Plantation and eventually ascend to the summit of Black Crag, this may not be the highest fell around but it has splendid views of the higher mountains and lakes which surround it. It is also a very good spot for lunch. After lunch we will return to the Iron Keld and take the undulating path of the western side of Tarn Hows, rather expensive ice creams are available before a short walk along a quiet road to Tarn Hows Cottage, we then follow the Cumbria Way all the way to Coniston where plenty of refreshments of varying types are available. Toilets in Coniston are 50p, cash or card.

 

Walk C, Consiton, 8th July

Walk lead by Gwyn Jones, distance 6 miles.

This 6 mile walk is mostly on level ground. There are no stiles, (a number of gates). There is only one ascent - through woodland. It is a fairly gentle ascent except for the last 50 yards.

We start by making our way to the lake. After walking through a camping area we stay along the shore side until we enter woodland and take a path which is our only ascent. Once out of the woods we enjoy good views of The Old Man and surrounding mountains. Then we pick up the old railway line which takes us back to Coniston.