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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.

 

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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.

355 Festive Walk and Meal from Ings

Our next walk will be from 

The Watermill Inn

 INGS, Cumbria

The Watermill is situated in the quiet village of Ings which is 2 miles East of Windermere in the Lake District. We are positioned along a peaceful side road just off the A591 (Kendal to Windermere road). We are in the ideal location for touring the Lake District by car, bicycle, foot  or public transport. We are surrounded by pleasant walks, cycle ways and of course the beautiful Lakeland fells. Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick and Hawkshead are within easy reach.  After a day out in the fabulous Lakes relax in one of our cosy bars, sample some of our Chef's freshly prepared food and our extensive choice of beers, wines and whiskies.

Saturday 10th January 2015

0800hrs prompt from the short stay car park

There will be three walks as normal:

•  A Walk led by: Jenny Matthias
  
  • 7+ miles
    
    
    Most of this walk is on roads . When I did the recce it was very wet underfoot and the path along The Dales Way was under water.
    
    
    So we leave the coach and head West on a path along side the road to Windermere. This undulating path should give us good views of the fells on the far side of the Lake. we will take a path across the fields to cross the railway then skirt the houses to join the Dales Way over School Knot from were we can see Morecambe  Bay and fell spot!  After Hag End we will follow the road to Borwick Fold then take the gated road back to Ings in time for lunch.
   
•  B Walk led by: Gwyn Jones (walk as in 2014) 
• Gwyn and John Smith recced this lovely walk of 4+ miles in fine, sunny but cold conditions -- ideal for a good walk.  It is a circular walk which starts on a minor road with a gentle slope. After about 1/4 mile we will turn off right on to a bridle path, still gaining height for a further 1/2 mile when the bridle path flattens out.  This is when the splendid views start (given a fine day !) and these continue in almost all directions for the rest of the walk -- a rich reward for the ease of the height gained -- starting at 400ft in Ings and topping 750ft at the furthest point.  At the turn for "home" we take up a path across fields and stone wall stiles into Grassgarth where the trail meets the aforementioned minor road to drop down into Ings -- just in time for a well-earned pre- lunch drink !! 
•  It really is a super 4 miler, not hard work and with no hard uphill work though care is needed on the first section of the bridle path.
• for the map follow the link

•  C Walk led by: Joan  and Shirley
• We leave the Watermill after coffee and walk down a quiet lane. Leaving the path we carry on across a grassy area to enter a small woodland  (which could be wet underfoot).   After exiting the woodland area we take a path which is Part of The Dale’s Way. The path takes us across the lower Fells to Yews and back to the watermill for our lunch at 1pm.
• for the map follow the link 

For information about vacancies on this popular walk please contact Gwyn Jones 

Festive Walk from Ings

Our next walk will be from 

The Watermill Inn

 INGS, Cumbria

The Watermill is situated in the quiet village of Ings which is 2 miles East of Windermere in the Lake District. We are positioned along a peaceful side road just off the A591 (Kendal to Windermere road). We are in the ideal location for touring the Lake District by car, bicycle, foot  or public transport. We are surrounded by pleasant walks, cycle ways and of course the beautiful Lakeland fells. Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick and Hawkshead are within easy reach.  After a day out in the fabulous Lakes relax in one of our cosy bars, sample some of our Chef's freshly prepared food and our extensive choice of beers, wines and whiskies.

Saturday 11th January 2014

0800hrs prompt from the short stay car park

School Knott Tarn November 2012

The Village of Ings from Reston Scar

There will be three walks as normal:

•  A Walk led by: Jenny Matthias
•  B Walk led by: John Smith
•  C Walk led by: Shirley and Joan 

For information about vacancies on this popular walk please contact Gwyn Jones

A Walk from Ings 2014

Walk Leader: Jenny Matthias 
Distance: 6+ Miles  
Total Ascent/descent: 700ft

Awaiting Map details

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.

 

Awaiting Details

B Walk from Ings 2014

Walk Leader: John Smith
Distance:  4 Miles
Total Ascent/descent: app 350ft

 Gwyn and John Smith recced this lovely walk of 4.05 miles in fine, sunny but cold conditions -- ideal for a good walk.  It is a circular walk which starts on a minor road with a gentle slope. After about 1/4 mile we will turn off right on to a bridle path, still gaining height for a further 1/2 mile when the bridle path flattens out.  This is when the splendid views start (given a fine day !) and these continue in almost all directions for the rest of the walk -- a rich reward for the ease of the height gained -- starting at 400ft in Ings and topping 750ft at the furthest point.  At the turn for "home" we take up a path across fields and stone wall stiles into Grassgarth where the trail meets the aforementioned minor road to drop down into Ings -- just in time for a well-earned pre- lunch drink !!

It really is a super 4 miler, not hard work and with no hard uphill work though care is needed on the first section of the bridle path.

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C Walk from Ings 2014

Walk Leader: Shirley and Joan
Distance: 
Total Ascent/descent:

Awaiting Details

Festive Walks from Ings

Festive Walks from Ings

Our next walk will be from 

The Watermill Inn

 INGS, Cumbria

The Watermill is situated in the quiet village of Ings which is 2 miles East of Windermere in the Lake District. We are positioned along a peaceful side road just off the A591 (Kendal to Windermere road). We are in the ideal location for touring the Lake District by car, bicycle, foot  or public transport. We are surrounded by pleasant walks, cycle ways and of course the beautiful Lakeland fells. Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick and Hawkshead are within easy reach.  After a day out in the fabulous Lakes relax in one of our cosy bars, sample some of our Chef's freshly prepared food and our extensive choice of beers, wines and whiskies.

Saturday 12th January 2013

0800hrs prompt from the short stay car park

School Knott Tarn November 2012

The Village of Ings from Reston Scar

There will be three walks as normal:

•  A Walk led by: Jenny Matthias
•  B Walk led by: John Smith
•  C Walk led by: Shirley and Joan 

For information about vacancies on this popular walk please contact Gwyn Jones

'A' Walk from Ings

Walk Leader: Jenny Mathias
Distance: 5 Miles with possible extensions

Total Ascent:

Although this is not a particularly long walk I have taken into account the time available and the possible adverse conditions.  If all goes well we can walk the ‘extra mile’.  

We leave Ings in a SW to w direction climbing out of the village, then under the railway track on a metalled road.  Then we head over the fields through a wood to Whasdike before heading upwards via Schoolknott Plantation onto School Knott itself.  From here, on the recce, we had great views of Windermere and snow covered mountains, they took our breath away.  We will make our way over Grandsire and down to Hag End!  Heading back towards Ings we will cross the fields through Yews or take the road back to Ings,  where food and drink will await our arrival.  

This is a lovely walk but not very challenging.