Walk A Hayfield 14th September 2024

Walk lead by Brian Thorne, 10 miles long with about 1,968ft of ascent.

Kinder Scout is a fascinating mountain, with a rich history and fabulous gritstone scenery.

It was the site of the famous “Mass trespass,” of 1932, which began the move to open up previously closed off private moorlands to general access, thereby allowing us to enjoy the fabulous gritstone scenery this route has to offers us. However, please bear in mind that some of the paths are quite uneven and involve some fairly steep and lengthy climbs.

Leaving Hayfield, our route begins with an easy approach walk along the banks of the River Kinder and up Kinder Road, to Kinder Reservoir and the foot of William Clough. The path here rises steeply upwards and can be quite slippery in places as it crosses and re-crosses the beck. But eventually, the paved path from Snake Pass is reached and a final steep climb takes us up to the edge of the plateau and a much flatter gradient towards Kinder Downfall and lunch.

Following the Pennine way now, we eventually reach the trig point at Kinder Low and begin our descent via Edale Cross and Tunstead Clough Farm, back to the Kinder Riverside Path and Hayfield.

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Walk B Hayfield 14th September 2024

Walk lead by Pat Guy, 7.5 miles long with about 1,000ft of ascent.

We start the walk today from the village of Hayfield, famous as one of the starting points of the mass trespass of 1932, when hundreds of mainly men marched to the summit of Kinder Scout as they wanted greater freedom to roam the countryside. There were many arrests and a few imprisonments. Eventually in years to come this led to creation of our National Parks which we all enjoy today. So when you are hopefully enjoying your walk today please give a thought to these brave men.

We follow the River Kinder along paths gradually ascending until we reach the White Brow where we will have good views of the Reservoir and surrounding countryside. Then, we take a well defined path over heather clad moors to Carr Meadow Farm and after a short distance on the Glossop Road turn off to Blackshaw Farm and follow the Pennine Bridleway down to the River Sett passing Lantern Pike on the way. We then walk along the River Sett into Hayfield.

Kinder Reservoir

 

 

Walk C Hayfield 14th September 2024

Walk lead by Helen Lewandowska, flat, 5 miles.

We will start from the car park walking the Sett Valley Trail and have our coffee after 15/20 mins of walking at the lovely and wooded Sett Valley Cafe. The walk is a flat walk of 5 miles with no stiles and for most of the way is on a well-defined path so is easy.

The walk starts from the old train station and is on the dis-used railway line which ceased in 1970. In the early part of the walk there are some fantastic views of Lantern Pike and the Birch Vale reservoir.

After our coffee stop the walk is less interesting for a short time but you are rewarded later on with spectacular views, waterfalls, rock faces and viaducts on the approach to New Mills. It is a lovely spot and we will have a break here if people want to eat their sandwiches.

From here we go over the Millenium bridge which as its name implies was built in 2000.It is an impressive structure built on concrete stilts for foot traffic only and gives lovely high up views of the river below and Torr Vale Mill. There will be an opportunity here to go in the cheese shop or have a beer /coffee in the Mill before we head back. The route alongside the river to the mill is more uneven but still a good path.
 
We return the same way and there will be time back in Hayfield to explore the village-there a lovely pub the Pack Horse Inn and cafes etc.

A walk not to be missed in our view !!!

 

Walk A Hebden Bridge 10th August 2024

Walk lead by Brian Thorne, 10 Miles 1,246 ft of of climbing around the high moors and valleys to the north of Hebden Bridge.

This is a scenic high level route with some stunning views. However, at this time of year,
some of the narrower paths are quite overgrown and so bearing in mind the increase in Tic
infestations this year, I would strongly advise potential “A” walkers not to wear shorts.
Leaving Hebden Bridge, the climbing begins immediately, through woodland and then open
pasture, to reach the Calderdale Way. After contouring round Keelam Edge, we climb the
open moorland to reach High Brown Knoll at 1,453 ft. Crossing to Flaight Hill, we descend
to our lunch stop at Lumb Hole, before climbing steeply again to our second high point just
below Shackleton Knoll.

Descending once again past attractive farms, we enter the scenic Hebden Dale, passing
through Hardcastle Crags, to reach the beautifully restored National Trust cotton mill with its
stepping stones, café and loos!

 

 

A good track then leads us down to New Bridge, from where a little road walking takes us to
the riverside path and back into Hebden Bridge.

Walk C Hebden Bridge 10th August 2024

Walk lead by Bill Farr, 6 Miles 200ft of ascent.

After refreshments at Bridge Gate we join the tow path alongside The Rochdale Canal for an easy walk to Brearley passing colourful moored barges in picturesque surroundings. And passing Mytholmroyd we reach Brearley Lock were hill have a short stop for lunch before leaving the canal to cross over The River Calder and head for home alongside the river and the railway passing through woods on pleasant paths to Mytholmroyd Station. After walking through the suburbs we pickup the river again as far as Hebden Bridge Station then across the park to the canal into town to Bridge Gate were we started, the pedestrianised street and:

SATURDAY IS MARKET DAY An interesting walk past old mills and canal locks with a bit of industry on good paths.

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