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7 miles, dog friendly less than 1000’ of climbing. Grade 2/3
Starting from the large lay-by on the A6 just past Huck’s bridge, south of Shap NY552037 (CA10 3TE) easily accessible whatever the weather.
A quiet area for a busy time of year. We walk over the grassy tops of Whinash and Winterscleugh before dropping down to Low Borrowdale farm. We then follow Borrow Beck back to the cars. A very rewarding walk with views to the Lakes, Howgills and Pennines.
Hope to see you there.
 
Ann McIntosh

 

 

 
 

 

Sunday 22nd December 2024

A Walk

Shap Fells

7 Miles Grade 2/3

Leader: Ann McIntosh

Start: Sands 9.00am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Sunday 29th December 2024

Souther Fell from Mungrisedale

6/8 Miles Grade 2

Leader: Ian Rowley

Start: Sands 9.00am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
We start the walk by parking in Mungrisedale  either opposite the village hall  or just through the village in the small car park next to
telephone box.
We take the gated fell side road for approximately 2.5 miles almost as far as Scales before turning sharp right and ascending the steep but well made path circuiting Mousethwaite comb. We climb a little over 700ft to the col below Souther fell where we'll probably have lunch.We then make the grassy ascent to the summit of the fell a further half a mile and 300ft of climbing.
We will  admire the fine views and someone will, I'm sure, recount the tale of the famous "ghost army" 
We then have a choice of either a short but steepish descent directly to the village or retracing our steps and descending a little more gradually to follow the river Glenderamacken back to Mungrisedale - an additional 2 miles or so to the shorter route.
 
Ian

 

 
 

 

Tuesday 31st December 2024

Tarraby - Houghton

4 Miles Grade 4

Leader: Sharron Murray

Start: Market 10.00am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Meet at the market on West Tower Street, then walk over Eden Bridge and into Rickerby Park. Cross the road into St. Michael's Churchyard and through to Stanwix. Then take Tarraby Lane and Beech Grove to Tarraby before heading across the fields to Houghton. After we cross the village green, we rejoin the road to cross the motorway, then take a path alongside it to Houghton Hall Garden Centre. We can take our time here for a coffee and have a look in the sale before taking the bus back to Carlisle. Some mud but not too bad, mainly flat. One stile

 

Sharron

 

 


 
Free parking just outside Braithwaite on the old road. We head up through the village to Whinlatter pass and take the old mine road to Force Crag Mines. This is nice and flat for about 2 miles giving you chance to warm up. Its then a hike up to Coledale Hause and might be lunch. We then go south for a short distance and turn left (east) to head up Crag Hill.  ( before doing this there is the option of taking the short easy de tour over to Wandhope. this is if there is anyone doing the Wainwrights and hasn’t done this one and it does have some great views).From Crag Hill its down over Sail. If the weather is good and all is going well we can do Scar Crags and Causey Pike. Again, these are easily taken in with little effort. If its a typical January day it will be down from Sail to take up the mine track toward Stoneycroft and back via Little Braithwaite.
This will be a fluid walk depending on the conditions, so we could bag five tops or just the two. If we end up going on to Causey Pike we will not come down the front doing the scramble but take the easy route down.
Good paths or old mine roads.Some cracking views and my New Years Resolution will be no rain on my walks, so what’s stopping you. Not sure if the Cafe in Braithwaite will be open so it might be Royal Oak after.
 
Be there or be square.
Pete
 

 


 

Sunday 19th January 2025

Crag Hill

8.5 Miles Grade 1

Leader: Pete Rutland

Start: Sands 9.00am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Sunday 22nd December 2024

B Walk

Keswick Railway Walk

9 Miles Grade 4

Leader: Pete Rutland

Start: Sands 9.00am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
We can park just outside Keswick at the Portinscale Suspension Bridge. (Keswick Side, Free). Very straight forward , into Keswick picking up the Railway walk at the old Railway Station. Its a walk out and back the same way. The walk is flat, I think many will have done this but its a lovely walk following the River Great. Not to strenuous before the riggers of Christmas. We end up in Keswick so a chance to snap up any last minute Christmas bargains. Plenty of coffee/tea shops to have our last festive walk cuppa. An easy walk suitable for all.
 
Be there or be Square.
 
Pete

 

 

 

 
 

 

Sunday 5th January 2025

Birks & Arnison Crag

6 Miles Grade 2

Leader: Christine Mlton

Start:Sands 9.00am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

This is a short walk to ease us into the swing of things after the Festive Season with approx 1800ft of ascent. We park at Patterdale Cricket Club (£5 Honesty Box). Taking the Grisedale lane we soon branch off across the fields towards Thornhow End.  Here the path is stepped in parts and is fairly steep but plenty of opportunities to have a breather and enjoy the fabulous views over Ullswater. Further along, we look down into the Grisedale Valley with the Helvellyn range coming into view. Its then a short ascent to Birks, our first Wainwright of the day at 622m. Grassy slopes and another short ascent brings us more great views from the summit of Arnison Crag, our 2nd Wainwright 434m. The descent is steep but doable and takes us back to Patterdale and the cars.

On this route there is no scrambling. Depending on weather conditions, it may be slippery in parts but impossible to predict so bring your microspikes “just in case.” A short walk at only 6 miles means we can take our time with breaks taken whenever it suits. After walk refreshments, depending on where is open on the day.

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Happy Hiking & Happy New Year

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Christine

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