Forthcoming Walks & Events

Forthcoming Walks & Events

Carlisle Ramblers & Fellwalkers

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Wednesday 9th April 2025

Newlands Church from Portinscale

8 miles Grade 3

Leader:   Ian Rowley

Start: Sands 9.15 am

Parking is available in the lane off the B5289 that leads to the suspension bridge.
We'll cross the bridge into Portinscale then follow the road from Ullock to Swinside before heading for Skelgill. From here we'll cross fields down to Little Town and on to Newlands Church which has a fine show of daffodils at this time of year. We take a different path back to Skelgill and  via Hawse End and Lingholm to Portinscale.

Refreshments either at Lingholm Gardens or the chalet in Portinscale.

Sunday 6th April 2025

Tarn Crag

7.5 miles Grade 2

Leader: Christine Milton

Start: Sands 9.00am

Dogs Allowed

We park in the long layby on the A591 just outside Grasmere Grid Ref 337 095 and commence the walk from the bridge which is approx 300yds down the road opposite The Swan. We pass through the woods to join Easedale Road followed by an easy path alongside the pretty beck. Getting distant views of Sourmilk Gill we start to climb on a fell path that undulates all the way up to the summit of Tarn Crag 549m with fabulous views over the tarn and well known fells of Helm Crag quite close by along the way. Lunch break most likely at the top before descending to lovely little Codale Tarn and a further descent to Easedale Tarn. The path takes us closer to Sourmilk Gill before rejoining the outward route back to Grasmere.

Dogs are allowed but have to be kept on a lead this time. Nothing in the way of feeling exposed on the route, mostly good paths with a few steepish sections on the way up so I’ll be taking a few breathers haha. There is a short awkward little section on the way down that may require a bum shuffle (technical term), but apart from that, nothing difficult and at less than 2000ft ascent is well within the capabilities of many members.

Please get in touch with any questions or if going direct.

Christine

07899876010

Tuesday 8th April 2025

Brampton Old Church

4 miles Grade 4

Leader: Judy Cherie

Catch the 685 Brampton bus at 10.05 from the bus station. I will get on at Tesco. By Car. 10.30 at Brampton. Park on either side of road by Green Lane Nursing home or Vets. We will all meet there.   
We walk a short way in the direction of Longtown then take a footpath left. Our destination is Brampton Old Church. Lots of history dating back to Roman times which I will bore you with on the day. We retrace our steps to Main Street and St Martin’s church to view  the famous Burne-Jones stained glass windows. For those who want further excitement there is the chance to rummage around Brampton Antiques. We will go to The Howard Arms for refreshments before catching a bus back to Carlisle.
Flat, no stiles, no mud!  (Well, hopefully, not much!).

        Judy.     07368 651063.   Email:  Judy.cherrie@gmail.com
 

Wednesday 16th April
Warwick Bridge - Broadwath - Faugh -Warwick Bridge
8.5 miles. Grade 4
No dogs
Leader:Elizabeth Allnutt
Start: Carlisle bus station in time for 9:40am 685 bus or 10am in Warwick Bridge

If coming by car, park on the road in Warwick Bridge signposted to Cumwhitton and Burnrigg, by the Catholic church. There is a residential street, Chapel Close, with empty space next to the road or park on the road itself. The leader will be on the bus, £3 each way or bring your bus pass!
Flattish walk with some stiles and one rough field, becks and railways. Some road walking,  fair bit of history, hopefully little mud. Tea at Sally's,  buses back approximately every 30minutes, very close to cafe.

Sunday 20th April 2025

Melmerby Fell and Fiends Fell

10 miles Grade 2

Leader: Astrid Carss

Start: Sands 9.00am

Parking for free in Melmerby village, at the green near the "old village bakery". We start the walk down a country lane then through some woodland. The track becomes steeper and it's a bit of a pull up to the top of Melmerby fell at 710m. The terrain is mostly grassy moorland, with some rockier areas around Knapside hill. 

It can be very boggy and water logged in places!

After the summit we will make our way along back to Knapside hill, for a rocky shelter which is a good place for lunch. 

We will then traverse some undulating hills to Fiends fell at 634m. On a clear day there are good views over the Eden valley and North Pennines. You can also see Hartside top, as we then descend Twotop hill back down the valley.

We follow quiet paths/ tracks, through scenic countryside away from the bustle of the lakes. We may even spot the odd carnival gypsy caravan or even a dinosaur on the way back!

Refreshments available at the Shepherds Inn at Melmerby.

Astrid. 07871790861.

Sunday 27th April 2025

Longlands fell, Brae fell, Great Sca fell and Meal fell

7 miles Grade 2

Leader: Astrid Carss

Start: Sands 9.00am

TBA

Astrid. 07871790861.

Sunday 4th May 2025

Kirk fell, Brandreth, Grey knotts

8 miles Grade 1

Leader: Mark Graham and Jean Murray

Start: Sands 9.00am

Details TBA