2023

Newby Bridge to Rusland in the Snow December 2023

The extremely deep snow fall of the weekend before, rather put paid to our planned join walk with East Lancs who were somewhat snowed in up at Ghyll Head.  But the walk was salvaged as three of us stuck grips on our shoes and tackled a respectable 12.7 miles from Newby Bridge over to Rusland and…

Kendal Limestone Way July - November 2023

The Kendal Limestone Way has been a lovely walk for us to enjoy during the summer and autumn of 2023.  By making use of the local bus services we have been quiet easily able to create these four linear walks taking us from Skipton to Settle, then on to Ingleton via Ingleborough, then through to…

Howgills Summits and Dales Way October 2023

Another day of "lucky with the weather" after lots of rainy days saw us out on the Howgills.  Lakeland often has visitors from other groups, and once again we were joined by members from West Yorkshire, Cumbria and even Nick up from Heart of England group.  It was lovely to enjoy these sweeping…

South Downs Way September 2023

A small group of Lakeland Members ventured south to tackle another National Trail - South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Winchester.  We were very lucky with decent weather for almost the whole trip and enjoyed a late Indian summer.  The route is a gentle walk, with plenty of opportunity to climb…

Four passes walk report - 5 August 2023

We met at 08:30 at Rosthwaite Institute. After some difficulty with the parking meter, the nine brave souls departed despite the adverse weather forecast. During the day we experience several showers but thankfully none were sustained, and the high wind predicted was not present.   Visibility was…

England Coast Path on Walney Island - July 2023

On a day when the forecast was decidedly iffy, a determined group set out to walk the newly allocated section of England Coast Path around Walney Island close to Barrow in Furness.  We were guided round by Stephen Dunstan, who is a good ornithologist so we learnt a little about the birds we can…

Newbiggin to Smardale June 2023

A sweltering day in the Smardale valley saw a little group of us smothered in suncream and wrapped up in sunhats plodding about trying to stay cool.  We had a lovely day following  a section of the Coast to Coast route, climbing up to Great Kinmond and then heading over to Smardale.  Potts…

Wainwright Wanders Weekend from Threlkeld May 2023

This weekend enabled us to continue our wandering looping walk around the Lake District, picking up the Wainwright Fells on the way.  The base was Threlkeld with the first walk visiting Blencathra, Mungrisedale Common, Bowscale Fell, Bannerdale Crags, Souther Fell, with then a brief respite into…

Trip to Arran - April 2023

In April with had the opportunity to rent a lovely cottage called Smugglers Den on the Island of Arran.  We walked a combination of coastal and hill walks during the week as well as exploring the Island generally and celebrating Fred's Birthday.  The coast path is not an easy, obvious holiday…

Deepdale Wainwright Wander April 2023

The first of our Wainwright Wander walks this year did not suggest promising weather but in the end a good day was had.  These photos were actually taken on the recce walk when the weather was much brighter and Ian was ably assisted by Julie Collins checking out the planned route.     

Shap to Crosby Ravensworth February 2023

A dry day for us which was handy as this was a fairly high level route with exposure to the elements.  Tom Sellers guided us up over the areas of Shap Fell before getting us to Crosby Ravensworth and back using some of the Coast to Coast paths.  A nice day without too much climbing which is…

Armathwaite Winter Walk January 2023

A small group braved the weather for a trip to Eden just after a couple of snowy days.  We had snow on the ground but the roads were all good so after apprehensive journeys all was good.  Thanks to Caroline Roy for leading this walk for us in her local area.  We love the area with the beautiful…

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