B Walk from Grassington 2017

Walk Leader: Jennifer Mathias
Walk Distance: 8 miles
Total Ascent/Descent:1070ft

'B' Route Anti Clockwise

Leaving the car park on Sedber Lane we drop down to the bridge at Linton Falls. (It was roaring when we did the recce.)

Then turn toward Linton Church which is well worth a visit. An ancient site with many architectural styles. It is still used each Sunday for worship. We climb steadily through fields onto a road and then to the lovely village of Thorpe set in a hollow. It was covered in snowdrops as we walked through. We then head east to another village Burnsall across the fields and styles too many to count! Then we cross the River Wharfe before climbing up onto Burnsall Lane, (with wonderful views of the river ). After some more road walking we head up a farm track and up into Hebden. Continuing north across the road to Grassington we climb a little to Hole Bottom, then up to High Garnshaw House. Here we turn south and head back towards Grassington along Edge Lane then across the fields to High Lane and into the village where we walk down to the car park and can chose where we have our drink before the journey home.

This is a good walk which will also prove to be a good work out! but note that on the recce

it was very wet underfoot and slippery, gaiters would be a good idea and don't forget a change of clothes.

 

C Walk from Grassington 2017

Walk Leader: John Smith
Distance:       5+ miles
Total Ascent/descent:750ft

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The walk today is 5+ miles and over many stiles which are easy to navigate. I hope the weather will be kind to us as the views are really terrific across the valley.

After coffee at either Cobblestones or Coffeeecho (both on the right as you walk up the main street) we will meet in the main square outside Cobblestones. The initial part of the walk takes us up through the village to turn off onto High Lane, taking a left onto a gentle uphill path through a field and onto Edge Lane from where the views should be fantastic. The trail turns right down to Hole Bottom and right again down a road parallel to Hebden Beck and into Hebden. There is a cafe here with a toilet but they would like you to buy something, say a drink or a snack if you wish to use the toilet. On the recce, we sat outside and enjoyed a cuppa. The descent now becomes more marked as we continue down to the River Wharfe, during we will pass a salmon breeding farm. At the river, turn right for a couple of miles of flat riverside walking back into Grassington ending conveniently at the coach and toilets. 

Walk Photographs from Ings Festive Walks

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will take place on

Friday 10th February in the Parish Hall

The meeting will be preceeded by supper served at 7.30pm

There will be a charge of £5 per person

Please bring your own cutlery, drinks and glasses. Supper will be followed by the formal business of the evening

Subscriptions for the 2017 season will be gratefully received by the treasurer at the AGM along with bookings for the first walk of the season. Payments by two seperate cheques would be appreciated.

Post Meeting:
Subscriptions: £14 per year,
Coach/Walk cost £14 per person per walk

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.

 

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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.

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