Walk B, Kendal, 13th July 2024

Walk lead by Pay Guy, 9 Miles 900ft of ascent

The walk this month starts in the busy town of Kendal. After making our way through the town and ascending near to the golf course we cross the A591 over a footbridge. Then it is an undulating walk to Cunswick Scar and then walking along a limestone escarpment to Scout Scar. The walk across the scars is at a fairly high level and we have good views of the surrounding countryside and the Southern Lake district. We will visit the 'Mushroom' and walk along to the Trig point to get the views.

Unfortunately due to road closures in the area we will have to return to Kendal on almost the same route as the way out to the Scars, this also means a little more distance than we usually do but it is a delightful walk.

The walk is about 9 miles long and has a total ascent of 900ft.

Scout Scar Mushroom

 

Walk A, Kendal, 13th July 2024

Walk lead by Brian Thorne, 10 Miles 750ft of ascent

Scout Scar

This is a delightful walk over a classic limestone plateau, with stunning views in all directions.
Leaving the coach at Kendal Sports Centre, we follow the course of the River Kent southwards before climbing up to cross the busy A591. Climbing again on field paths, we then descend slightly to the beautiful little church of St John Helsington, and take in the grand panoramic view across the Lyth Valley, to many of the major Lakeland fells.

Climbing once again up onto Scout Scar, we make our way to the Trig Point and then over to the “Mushroom” viewing point. 

A short descent then leads us around the communications aerial and on to Cunswick Scar where we follow more field paths, cross the footbridge over the A591 and pass through several holes of the Kendal Golf club before reaching the town centre and well deserved refreshment.

The “Mushroom” viewing point

 

 

Walk C, Kendal, 13th July 2024

Walk lead by Bill Farr, 6.5 Miles 300ft of ascent.

From the Leisure Centre we head north into the town centre for refreshments before visiting Kendal Castle view point. From there we go south to pick up the former tow path of The Kendal to Lancaster canal as far as Hawes Bridge crossing the river Kent We will take a lunch break beside the river before heading north back to the Leisure Centre.

Group B at the Twelve Apostles, Ilkley Moor June 2024

 

Walk B, Ilkley, 8th June 2024

Walk lead by Andrew Phillips, 8.3 miles, 1,200ft approximately of ascent.

The walk commences in the town and heads southwards towards Ilkley Moor. We will head past the Tarn towards the Cow and Calf, then turn west through the Rocky Valley. The route then heads south up onto the Moor, with a possible short diversion to the Twelve Apostles standing stones, before turning west along the top of the moor, skirting Rombalds Moor, before turning north to join the Millenium Way back towards Ilkley. Distance 8.3 miles, ascent 1,200ft approx. There will be some boggy areas, and there is no shelter.

 

 

Walk C, Ilkley, 8th June 2024

Walk lead by Bill Farr, 6 Miles 500ft of ascent

After refreshments walk through town towards the hills turning right passed the hospital to Heber's Ghyll across fields towards Addingham at Gate Croft we head down to the main road were we turn right and join Dalesway by the river back to Ilkey.

Walk B, Clapham, 11th May 2024

Walk lead by Pat Guy, 8 miles, 1000ft.

We start the walk by walking through fields to the pretty village of Austwick. It is then on to Wharf, we are now in Crummack Dale, a not so famous Yorkshire Dale but a delightful one. We then walk near to Austwick Beck and join the main track to Crummack, which is really just a farm. Then it is on to Long Scar with its fantastic cairn, I am sure you will be impressed.

We now have a choice 1) a short steep descent into the Clapdale valley passing Ingleborough Caves and through Clapdale woods which are very pretty at present with Bluebells and Wild Garlic in bloom, the downside is that you have to pay £2.50 to get out. 2) Walk down a wide track all the way down to Clapham. We will decide on the day but we will all walk together. The walk is about 8 miles long and 1,000 ft of ascent.

There are a few stiles on this walk, your leader is having a little difficulty with stiles at the moment so you will have to be patient with her. Otherwise it is mainly good terrain.