Sunday 14th January 2024 7.00am Cotswolds Crickey Hill
Walk Organisers – Neville Village and Rob Maule
Cost of this months walk is £16.00 for members and £18.00 for visitors
The Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 787 square miles a range of rolling hills rising from the River Thames up to the Severn Valley and Evesham Vale formed from Jurassic limestone mined for its golden Cotswold stone of which many buildings are constructed of many walks and trails are available including the 120-mile-long Cotswold Way from Chipping Camden to Bath. Painswick town grew from the wool trade and many attics in the buildings face south formally being used for weaver’s workshops. It is also home to the church of Saint Mary with its 99 clipped yew trees.
There is not a pub at the end of the walk so please make use of the facilities at Crickley Hill Country Park towards the end of all the walk.Gaiters strongly recommended.
The ‘A’ party walk is a clockwise circular route starting at Birdlip Viewpoint car park (SO 93149 15411). They head south towards Birdlip, following the Cotswold Way. They turn south westwards to Cranham and continue across Cranham Common, over Saltridge Hill to Lord’s Wood. They then turn westwards past Painswick Lodge and turn northwest to bypass Paradise, allegedly named by King Charles 1st. They climb up to Painswick Beacon, turn northeast to Popes Wood, then descend Kites Hill before passing to the north of Prinknash Abbey. They go on to Coopers Hill, (home of the Spring Bank Holiday Cheese Roll Event), before descending East to Witcombe Reservoir and then turning northwest to Little Witcombe. Under the A417, they use footpaths to reach Greenfield Farm and then turn south to head for Crickley Hill. Then they head eastwards to recross A417 at the site of The Air Balloon (now demolished) and return to Birdlip Viewpoint.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Ranjit Bindarh Distance:25km Ascent: 930m
The ‘B1’ party walk is also a clockwise circular route from Birdlip Viewpoint Car Park, headingSoutheast towardsBirdlip and through Witcombe Wood following the Cotswold Way before turning South to Cranham then Northwest to Rough Park. Then turning Southwest to cross A46 and drop down to Prinknash Park and the 11th Century Abbey before recrossing the A46 to Upton Wood following the A route over Coopers Hill. Then turn South to Coopers Wood and Northeast to Witcombe Reservoir to follow the A route back to start.
Leaders: Bob Price and Paul Burns Distance:21.5km Ascent: 725m
The ‘B2’ party walk is an anticlockwise circular routefrom Birdlip Viewpoint Car Park,heading North to cross the A417 at the Air Balloon to join the Gloucestershire Way, through Rushwood Kennels past Coldwell Bottom and then Coberly to turn Northeast to Upper Coberly and then skirt Hilcot Wood to rejoin the Gloucester Way then turn left to Pegglesworth and cross A436 in a southwest direction and drop down to Severn Springs an accredited source of the Thames.Retracing routes turn left to pass Windmill Farm and follow the Cotswold Way up to Devils Chimney a limestone stack possibly left from Limestone quarrying for Kilns at nearby Shurdington. Head South to the National Star College to turn right and Northeast to Greenway Lane before turning sharp left and pass the Long Barrow along the footpath up to Crickley Hill before heading Southeast to the Air Balloon and crossing the A436 turning right and return to Birdlip viewpoint.
Leaders: Richard Gosling and Neville Village Distance:23.5km Ascent: 550m
The “C” party walk is a circular anticlockwise routealso startingfrom Birdlip Viewpoint Car Parkheading anticlockwise following the B2 route to Coberley before turning North past Hartley Bottom and up to the Cotswold Way, turning left to Devils Chimney and again following B2 walk before turning off by the site of the Roman Villa and heading through Quarry to the top ofCrickley Hill and follow B2 route to end of walk at Birdlip viewpoint.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rus Khalid Distance:15km Ascent: 407m
Map: Explorer 179 Gloucester_Cheltenham_and_Stroud
Sunday 17th March 2024 6:00am Gritstone Trail
Walk Organisers – Wendy and Bob Price
Cost of this walk is £14.00 for members and £16.00 for visitors
The Gritstone Trail is a 56 km long-distance footpath which follows the most westerly hills of the Peak District from Disley Station to Mow Cop, and on via the Macclesfield Canal to Kidsgrove Station. The trail connects the accessible and popular outdoor destinations of Lyme Park, White Nancy, Tegg's Nose and The Cloud. The high sections of the trail are all notable for gritstone scenery and provide extensive views over the Cheshire Plain.
All walks finish in Lyme Park a National Trust Property. (SJ963824).
The A Walk starts at Whitemoor Hollow (SJ915683) on the A523 and follows a circuitous route to join the Gritstone Trail near Rossen Clowes. The Gritstone Trail is then followed to Teggs Nose Country Park, then over Kerridge Hill, White Nancy and Sponds Hill to the finish at Lyme Park NT property.This is an undulating walk with no long steep ascents or descents.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Matthew Lumley
Distance: 25km Ascent: 965m
The B1 Walk starts near Sutton Reservoir on the A523 (SJ915700) and continues in a NE direction through Sutton Lane Ends and Langley to Join the Gritstone Trail which then proceeds as the A route to the finish at Lyme Park.
Leaders: Ian Broughton and Bob Price
Distance: 21.5km Ascent: 800m
The B2 Walk starts in Macclesfield on the A537 (SJ929733) and follows the Cheshire Ring Canal in a southerly direction for a short distance. The walk continues in a SE direction following the footpath past Birch Knoll into Langley to join the Gritstone Trail and then proceeds as the A route to the finish at Lyme Park.
Leaders: Paul Burns and Neville Village
Distance: 20km Ascent: 800m
The C Walk also starts in Macclesfield on the A537 (SJ929733) and continues in an easterly direction to Teggs Nose Country Park where the Gritstone Trail is joined. The trail is followed over Kerridge Hill and White Nancy to Berristall Hall, then turns north to Park Moor to enter Lyme Park, the finish of the walk.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rus Khalid
Distance: 14km Ascent: 670m
Maps: Explorer OL24 White Peak
Explorer OL1 Dark Peak
Explorer OL268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton
Sunday 10th December 2023 Coach Leaves 7:00am
Dovedale area Peak District
This will be our first visit to the Bentley Brook Inn at Fenny Bentley for our annual dinner, giving us access to the limestone hills and dales of the southern Peak District. There will be some relatively gentle stretches of riverside walking but be aware there are also some very steep climbs so that you can work up a good appetite!
A Walk
The A party start in Biggin and descend Biggin Dale to reach and cross the River Dove. They climb Gypsy Bank and reach Alstonefield, then head south to Milldale. A steep climb takes them over Baley Hill and The Nabs before descending to cross the river again. Another steep climb up, before turning south, to reach Bunster Hill. They descend to cross the river for the final time, then summit Thorpe Cloud before descending to climb up from the river again via Lovers Leap and then bearing south easterly to the fine ridge to Hamston Hill. Footpaths and quiet lanes are then the return route to the Bentley Brook Inn.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Ranjit Bindarh Distance: 22 k - Ascent 1000m
B1 Walk (Circular)
The B1 party use footpaths and quiet lanes to reach Hamston Hill which they ascend to gain the fine ridge which gives views across Thorpe Cloud. They follow the path northwards above Dovedale, descending to the riverside at Dove Holes and continuing northwards to Milldale. They leave the River Dove and turn south westerly to reach Hall Dale where they descend to the river again but after a short distance they climb steeply before turning south to Bunster Hill. Back down to cross the river to turn south to Thorpe Mill Farm, then east to Thorpe and onto the Bentley Brook Inn.
Leaders: Bob Price and Anne Farmer Distance: 19km- Ascent 900m
B2 Walk
The B2 walk starts on the A515 just north of Alsop en le Dale where they access the Tissington Trail and then descend to Cold Eaton Bridge. They follow the River Dove southwards before climbing Shining Tor and descending to Milldale. They cross the river and turn south westerly to reach Hall Dale where they descend to the river again before climbing steeply up to reach Bunster Hill. They descend to cross the river again, and intend to climb Thorpe Cloud if time permits, before ascending from Dovedale at Lovers Leap to walk along the northern boundary of Thorpe Pastures, Gag Lane and footpaths to Fenny Bentley and the hotel.
Leaders Keith and Elaine Richards Distance: 18k – Ascent 870m
C Walk(Circular)
The C party head westwards from the hotel to Thorpe and then Thorpe Mill Farm to reach the River dove. They follow the river northwards before contouring east along the base of Thorpe cloud to reach the access path. They climb steeply to reach the summit to give good views over Dovedale. They descend and then follow the river northwards to Lovers Leap. They climb here to reach the northern boundary of Thorpe Pastures before turning southwards down Gag Lane and then use footpaths and some of the Tissington trail to return to the hotel.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village Distance: 13km –Ascent 615m
Map: Explorer 24 White Peak Area
Sunday 9th June 2024 6:00am Berwyns
Walk Organiser – Ian Broughton
Cost of this months walk is £15 members £17 non members
The Berwyn range runs roughly north–south from the A5 in the north to Lake Vyrnwy in the south. All the walks include a visit to the waterfall Pistyll Rhaeadr. It is formed by the Afon Disgynfa falling, in three stages, over a 240-foot (73 m) cliff-face. It is counted as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales and is David Beckham's favourite waterfall. The Berwyn range also played its part in causing King Henry II of England to turn back during his invasion of Gwynedd in 1165 that took a route over the Berwyns. The English invasion faced an alliance of Welsh princes led by King Owain Gwynedd, but there was little fighting – endless days of heavy rain forced the English to retreat. It can still be the same today and some areas are very boggy, so gaiters can prove useful.
A Walk
The A walk starts at Cynwyd on the B4401 (SJ057411), climbs generally south east following lanes and tracks to the memorial stone at Pen Bwlch Llandrillo, then turning south west climbs to the summit of Cadair Bronwen, The Berwyn Ridge is then traversed taking in the tops of Cadair Berwyn and Moel Sych. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Ranjit Bindarth and Tom Somervell.
Distance: 22Km Height Gain: 1178m
B1 Walk
The B1 walk starts at Hendwr on the B4401 and climbs in a generally southeast direction past Moel Pearce to join the Berwyn ridge at the summit of Cadair Bronwen. It then continues southwest along the ridge to Cadair Berwyn and then Moel Sych. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Richard Thomas and Ian Broughton
Distance: 18.3km Height Gain: 1078m
B2 Walk
The B2 walk starts at Llandrillo on the B4401 (SJ036372), and climbs in a generally south east direction to join the Berwyn ridge at the summit of Cadair Berwyn, it then continues southwest along the ridge to Moel Sych. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Catherine Frankenburg and Bob Price
Distance: 17 km Height Gain: 1065m
C Walk
The C walk starts at the top of the pass on the B4391 (SJ017305), it goes in an easterly direction over Craig Wen to the summit of Moel Sych, getting good views of the Berwyn ridge. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village
Distance: 14km Height Gain: 650m
Sunday 14th July 2024 6:00am Moel Hebog
Walk Organisers – Wendy and Bob Price Coach Leaves at 6.00am
(Cost of this walk is £17.00 for members and £19.00 for visitors)
IF YOU HAVE WALKING POLES PLEASE BRING THEM WITH YOU, IT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO USE THEM ON THE DESCENT OF MOEL HEBOG.
Moel Hebog is a mountain in Snowdonia, which dominates the view west from the village of Beddgelert, with the two lesser summits of Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn that lie on its northern ridge form the main area for our walks. On a good day there are extensive views in all directions.
Please note that the A and both B walks include some easy scrambling and a short descent of steep loose scree and rock outcrops. The walks are shorter than normal, this is to allow for the type of terrain that will be encountered on the routes. All walks finish in Beddgelert. (SH588481).
The A Walk starts at Pont Cae Gors on the A4085 (SH576509) and turns NW following the forest track past Llyn y Gader then turns SW following the path along the lower slopes of Y Garn, through the Beddgelert Forest then descending into the disused Princess Quarry (care to be taken here). From the quarry the walk passes through Bwlch Cwm-trwsgl and climbs to Bwlch Sais then steeply to the summits of Moel Lefn and Moel yr Ogof. This is followed by some easy downhill scrambling, before descending to Bwlch Meillionen. The penultimate climb is to the summit of Moel Hebog, the highest point of the day, from there the descent goes via Y Grisau followed by a cautious short section of steep loose scree and rock outcrops. The descent continues steeply in places to Bron Hebog followed by the final climb of the day to the summit of Bryn Du, descending then through the Aberglaslyn Forest to join the Snowdonia Slate Trail alongside the Afon Glaslyn which is followed to the finish in Beddgelert.
Leaders: Tom Somervell and Ranjit Bindarh
Distance: 19km Ascent: 1160m
The B1 Walk also starts at Pont Cae Gors on the A4085 (SH576509) and follows the whole of the A route to Bron Hebog after which continues through Parc Cae-Morys, the railway and A498 are then crossed before continuing past Gelert’s grave and along the river side path to the finish in Beddgelert.
Leaders: Bob Price and Ian Broughton
Distance: 15.5km Ascent: 950m
The B2 Walk starts near Rhyd Ddu (SH571725) on the A4085 and follows the whole of the A route to Bron Hebog and towards the disused mine, the railway and A498 are crossed to join and follow the riverside path to the finish at Beddgelert.
Leaders: Anne Farmer, Dennis Haycox and Rob Maule
Distance: 14km Ascent: 925m
The C Walk starts at the entrance to the Sygun Copper Mine on the A498, turns E and follows the path to Llyn Dinas, turns SW and climbs to the summit of Grib Ddu then follows the ridge to the summit of Mynydd Sygyn. Retracing the route to the col descends via the copper mines valley to Nantmor before climbing through the Aberglaslyn Woods to the summit of Bryn Du, which has extensive views across Snowdonia. A gradual descent follows along the valley with a visit to Gelerts grave and a short walk along the river to the finish in Beddgelert. (SH588481).
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village
Distance: 12km Ascent: 550m
Map: Explorer OL17 Snowdon and The Conwy Valley
Sunday 11th August 2024 6:00am Black Mountains/Hay on Wye
Walk Organiser - Tom Somervell
Cost of this months walk is £14 members £16 non members
All our walks finish at the main (Oxford Road) car park at Hay-on-Wye (OS grid ref. SO22904215). Please note that there are public toilets there, which have a 30p charge that can only be paid by a contactless card.
The A Party start at Pengenffordd on the A479 (OS grid ref. SO17352965) and head in a westerly direction past Cwmfforest and then up to the cairn at 20402860. Turning north we follow the ridge up and around to the summit of Waun Fach at 810m, the highest point. Continuing westwards we drop down to the Grwyne Fawr reservoir and then head north up to the cairn at 23453135. Turning north-west we follow the ridge to the trig point at 713m on Rhos Dirion. We now head north-east along the Cambrian Way over Twmpa (Lord Hereford’s Knob), across the road at Gospel Pass and up the other side to the summit of Hay Bluff. From here we drop down to the north and follow the Offa’s Dyke path to the finish at Hay-on-Wye.
Leaders: Tom Somervell and Ranjit Bindarh
Distance: 25.5km Height gain 1025m
The B1 Party follow a circular route, starting and finishing at Hay-on-Wye. We begin by heading south-east past Cusop church and then up and over Cusop Hill to the road at Pen-shinkle. Continuing south-east we head up through the woods and then over Cefn Hill before turning south-east past the remains of Craswall Priory. We then head west before a steep climb up to the summit of Hay Bluff. We then head south east to Gospel Pass before turning north to join and follow the same route as the A party to the finish at Hay-on-Wye. This is a tough walk near the upper limit for a B.
Leaders: Heidi Horton and Darryl Lilburn
Distance: 21.8km Height gain 780m
The B2 Party also start at Pengenffordd on the A479 (OS grid ref. SO17352965) and head north-east up and over the ruins of Castell Dinas before heading up the ridge of Y Grib. We then continue to follow the path around to the north before joining the Cambrian Way, heading north-east over Rhos Dinon and Twmpa, then following the same route as the A party over Hay Bluff and to the finish at Hay-on-Wye.
Leaders: Catherine Frankenberg and Bob Price
Distance: 18.5km Height gain 770m
The C Party start on the A438 at Glasbury (OS grid ref. SO 18103915) and head south-eastwards along paths and lanes past Tregoyd and up through Allt Wood before gaining open ground and following paths up to Gospel pass. From here we follow the same route as the A party over Hay Bluff and to the finish at Hay-on-Wye.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Russ Khalid
Distance 16.5km Height gain 650m
Map - OS 1:25000 Explorer OL13 – Brecon Beacons National Park – Eastern Area.
Sunday 15th September 2024 6:00am Moel Siabod Snowdonia
Walk Organiser – Tony Francis
Cost of this months walk is £17 members £19 non members
Moel Siabod – The largest mountain in the Moelwynion mountain range.The walking highlights of Moel Siabod have to be the views across Snowdonia, especially towards Snowdon, as well as the scramble up Daear Ddu.
The ‘A’ Party start their walk from directly opposite the Pen Y Gwryd Hotel (SH65920 56257) on the A498, firstly heading in southerly easterly direction the party heads across the bog towards Bwlch Rhwi’r Ychen keeping the minor summit of Carnedd y Cribau on the left. After short steep descent down to the eastern shores of Llynau Diwaunedd the group the passes through the forest of Garnedd Pen Y Bont towards Blaenau Dolwyddelan, on reaching Blaenau Dolwyddelan the group turns East walking through the grounds of Castell Dolwyddelan a historic 13th century castle. The group then exits the grounds onto a short section of the A470 until the village of Dolwyddelan is reached. The group passes through the village and turns North of the A470 back onto a track heading through a large section of forest which eventually leads out onto the shores of Llyn Foel and the base of the Daear Ddu spur. A grade 1 scramble which leads directly to the summit of Moel Siabod. There’s nothing particularly technical about the scramble as it’s more of a boulder clamber and it can be made as easy or as difficult as you like as there are many route options to the summit. From the summit of the mountain the party turns North to begin the descent of the mountain down through the grounds of Plas-y-Brenin, crossing the A4086 and following the path which runs parallel to an old disused Leat into Capel Curig.
Leaders: Tony Francis and Matthew Lumley
Distance: 22..3Km Height Gain: 1173m
The ‘B1’ Party begins its walk at the entrance to the Cae’n-y-coed picnic site (SH76215 57618). The path heads West through the forest passing not far from the ruins of the Roman Fort “Caer Llugwy” which unfortunately is on private land. Still heading West and shortly after passing a Cairn the party turns North down to Capel Tan-y-Garth to reach the road and Pont Cyfyn. From this point the party turns Southeast picking up the trail heading towards the quarry at the foot of Moel Siabod. Still heading in south-easterly direction passing through the now disused quarry and skirting the westerly bank of Llyn Foel the party soon reaches the base of the Daear Ddu spur a grade 1 scramble which leads directly to the summit of Moel Siabod. There’s nothing particularly technical about the scramble as its more of a boulder clamber and it can be made as easy or as difficult as you like as there are many route options to the summit. From the summit of the mountain the party turns North to begin the descent of the mountain down through the grounds of Plas-y-Brenin, crossing the A4086 and following the path which runs parallel to an old disused Leat into Capel Curig.
Leaders: Bob Price and Catherine Frankenburg
Distance: 14.7Km Height Gain: 1050m
The ‘B2’ Party start their walk from directly opposite the Pen Y Gwryd Hotel (SH65920 56257) on the A498, the party sets off heading in southerly easterly direction heading across the bog heading and up the grassy western flank of Moel Siabod towards Bwlch Rhwi’r Ychen keeping the minor summit of Carnedd y Cribau on the left. The path then turns in a more Easterly direction following the fence line up to the summit of Moel Siabod. The descent of Moel Siabod carries on in Easterly direction and descends the Eastern ridge hopefully providing fantastic views over Capel Curig and Betws-Y-Coed as you make your way down to Pont Cyfyn. From Pont Cyfyn the party turns west following the banks of the river through charming wood of Coed Bryn Engan and through the grounds of Plas-y-Brenin, crossing the footbridge onto the A4086 and following the path which runs parallel to an old disused Leat into Capel Curig
Leaders: Tom Somervell & Darryl Lilburn
Distance: 13.5Km Height Gain: 707m
The ‘C’ Party start their walk from directly opposite the Moel Siabod Café (SH72671 57822) on the A5, firstly heading in southerly direction before sharply turning East following the river through the Coed Bryn engan wood until joining the road at Pont Cyfyn. From this point the party turns Southeast picking up the trail heading towards the reservoir at the foot of Moel Siabod, before the party reaches the reservoir the path forks, the party takes the right hand fork following the ridge up to the summit of Moel Siabod. After reaching the summit the party begins the descent of the mountain down through the grounds of Plas-y-Brenin, crossing the A4086 and following the path which runs parallel to an old disused Leat into Capel Curig.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rus Khalid
Distance: 10.8Km Height Gain: 785m
Map: 1:25000 Explorer 017 Snowdon and the Conwy Valley.
Map: 1:25000 Explorer 018 Harlech, Portmadog & Y Bala
Explorer OL17 Snowdon & Explorer OL 18 Harlech
Friday 18th / Monday 21st October 2024 Club Weekend
Lynton North Devon
This year we will base ourselves at the Valley of Rocks Hotel. This grand, Grade II listed building sits on a clifftop location in Lynton from which you can descend the hill down to Lynmouth and its beach- es in the Cliff Railway funicular train, built in 1890. From here we can explore the coastal paths and the wooded valleys of North Devon.
Map…………………………………………………….....Explorer OL 9
Details From……………………………...……..……...Rob Maule
Sunday 13th October 2024 6:00am St Sundays Crag/Fairfield
Walk Organisers – Wendy and Bob Price
Cost of this walk is £20.00 for members and £22.00 for visitors
St Sunday Crag is the high point on the NE ridge of Fairfield, which runs for 3KM before descending to the valley floor in Patterdale Village. The A and both B walks will include the summit of St Sunday Crag. The walks will involve many of the adjacent fells, namely Fairfield, Dove Crag, Hart Crag, Hartsop above How and High Hartsop Dodd among others. The inclusion of any additional tops will be dependent on the walk chosen. The C’s will climb and complete a circuit of Place fell.
Our walks all finish in the Patterdale Valley. (NY395160).
The A Walk starts from Patterdale and climbs in a S direction to the summit of Arnison Crag, from there continues to Trough Head then steeply ascends to Birks and continues to the summit of St Sunday Crag. Descending to Deepdale Hause before climbing over Cofa Pike the walk proceeds to the Summit of Fairfield at 873m, where the Fairfield Horseshoe is joined and followed SE over Hart Crag and Dove Crag to cross Bakestones Moss. Turning NE, the walk continues over Little Hart Crag to Hartsop Dodd before the steep descent to Hartsop Hall then heads N alongside Brothers Water. The route then meanders adjacent to Goldrill Beck back to the finish in Patterdale.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Tom Somervell
Distance: 19.5Km Height Gain: 1170m
The B1 Walk starts at Cow Bridge car park and heads N then turns SW to climb steadily to the summit of Hartsop above How and then continues steeply to Hart Crag where the Fairfield Horseshoe is joined. From there the route turns NW to Fairfield 873m then descends NE to Deepdale Hause passing over Cofa Pike on the way. The final climb of the day is to the summit of St Sunday Crag from where the descent towards Blind Cove begins then continues on to Birks then finally descending steeply to Trough Head, taking in Arnison Crag to finish in Patterdale.
Leaders: Bob Price and Ian Broughton
Distance: 14.7Km Height Gain: 1050m
The B2 Walk also starts at Cow Bridge car park and heads S alongside Brothers Water to Hartsop Hall, then turns SW into Dovedale to ascend to reach Houndshope Cove before joining the Fairfield Horseshoe. The route then turns NW over Hart Crag to Fairfield 873m, then descends NE to Deepdale Hause passing over Cofa Pike on the way. The final climb of the day is to the summit of St Sunday Crag from where the descent to Blind Cove begins and continues on to the steep descent of Thornhow End. The route then turns E back to the finish in Patterdale.
Leaders: Neville Village and Paul Burns
Distance: 14Km Height Gain: 990m
The C Walk starts from Patterdale and heads SE then NE to join the path which climbs to Boredale Hause from where the steep climb to the summit of Place Fell begins. From the summit the route descends in a NE direction to Scale Force (Waterfalls). The route then heads W then S alongside the shore of Ullswater climbing past Silver Crag to Side Farm and then on to the finish at Patterdale.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rus Khalid
Distance: 12Km Height Gain: 720m
Map: 1:25000 Explorer OL5 The English Lakes Northeastern area
Sunday 10th November 2024 6:00am Yorkshire
Walk Organiser – Ian Broughton
Cost of this months walk is £19 members £21 visitors
The A Walk starts at a layby on the A646 near Rodwell End and heads in a south westerly direction towards Stoodley Pike, passing the monument built to commemorate the defeat of Napoleon and the surrender of Paris. The route then turns north descending back into the Calder Valley via Higham and crosses the Rochdale Canal. After a short climb it joins the Pennine Way, crossing the eastern side of Heptonstall Moor, then dropping down to Alcomden Water and passing the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. The route then climbs over Withins Heights and passes Top Withins before descending to the Bronte Waterfalls, then skirts Haworth Moor following the Bronte Way back to Haworth.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Tom Somervell.
Distance: 23km Height Gain: 1008m
The B1 Walk starts at Hebden Bridge Railway Station and heads in a north westerly direction through the town and out the through Nutclough, up to Lee Woods and then down to New Bridge and Hebden Dale. There is then a minor detour to Hardcastle Crags and then climbs out of Hebden Dale, across Wadsworth Moor, past numerous grouse butts and down to Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. The route then climbs over Withins Heights and passes Top Withins before descending to the Bronte Waterfalls, then skirts Haworth Moor, before picking up the Railway Children Walk near Oxenhope and following it back to Haworth.
Leaders: Paul Burns and Ian Broughton
Distance: 20.3km Height Gain: 713m
The B2 Walk starts at Pecket Well and descends to New Bridge and Hebden Dale, it then follows the course of Hebden Water until Walshaw Woods. The route then climbs out of Hebden Dale, across Wadsworth Moor, past numerous grouse butts and down to Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. The route then climbs over Withins Heights and passes Top Withins and continues along the Pennine Way before descending to the Bronte Waterfalls at Upper Heights. It then skirts Haworth Moor, before picking up the Railway Children Walk near Oxenhope and following it back to Haworth.
Leaders: Anne Farmer and Bob Price
Distance: 19.6 km Height Gain: 607m
The C Walk starts at a layby near the Waggon Hand Horses Inn on the A6033 and heads in a westerly direction towards Stairs Hill. At Bond Clough the route turns to a south westerly direction and goes over Oxenhope Stoop and Dick Delf Hills before descending to Top Withins. The walk then follows the same route as the B1 walk back to Haworth.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village
Distance: 15.9km Height Gain: 355m
Sunday 15th December 2024 7am Goyt Valley Buxton Moors
COACH LEAVES 7.00AM
Walk Organiser – Carol Gosling
This will be our first visit to the Cavendish Golf Club for our annual dinner, giving us access to the hills and moors close to Buxton, which is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park. All the walks are circular from the golf club.
A Walk
The A party head northwards through Corbar Woods and over Corbar Hill then turn north west to contour round Combs Moss to White Hall Centre. They turn westward, and descend to cross the dam between Fernilee and Errwood reservoirs. They ascend The Street and turn southwards over Foxlow Edge to the ruins of Errwood Hall. They head south to Goyt’s Quarry and then cross the footbridge over the River Goyt, eventually heading north and then north east over Wild Moor. They follow Wildmoorstone Brook and then head south again to climb steeply up to Burbage Edge. Then, depending on time and conditions, they descend to the golf club, either by retracing their steps a short way to Beet Wood and Watson Farm or descending to Burbage and then using the permissive path across the golf course to Watson Farm.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Matthew Lumley Distance: 23km - Ascent 950 m
B1 Walk
The B1 party cross the golf course to Watford Farm and then ascend through Beet Wood to reach the blocked tunnel of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. They then follow the path of the disused railway to Goyt’s Lane car park before descending to cross the dam between Fernilee and Errwood Reservoirs. They ascend The Street to Pym Chair and then turn southwards over Cat Tor to Shining Tor. They descend eastwards to cross the River Goyt and then cross the moors to Burbage and on to the golf club.
Leaders: Bob Price and Ian Broughton Distance: 19.8 km- Ascent 770m
B2 Walk
The B2 party head northwards through Corbar Woods and over Corbar Hill then turn north west to contour round Combs Moss to White Hall Centre. They turn westwards and descend to cross the dam between Fernilee and Errwood Reservoirs. They ascend the Street and then turn southwards over Foxlow Edge to the ruins of Errwood Hall. They head south to Goyt’s Quarry, cross the River Goyt and climb eastwards over the moors before descending to Burbage and back to the golf club.
Leaders: Keith and Elaine Richards Distance: 17km – Ascent 740m
C Walk
The C party cross the golf course to Watford Farm and then ascend through Beet Wood to reach the blocked tunnel of the former Cromford and High Peak railway. They then follow the path of the disused railway to Goyt’s Lane car park and continue north westwards before turning south west to descend to the Errwood Reservoir. They then follow the River Goyt before turning eastwards over Goyt’s Moss to reach Burbage and the golf club.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village Distance: 14km –Ascent 485m
Map: Explorer 24 White Peak Area
Sunday 11th February 2024 6:00am Mendip Hills
Walk Organiser – Carol Gosling
Cost of this months walk is £18 members £20 non members
The Mendip Hills, running east to west between Frome and Weston Super Mare, are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Although perhaps best known for their underground cave systems at Cheddar and Wookey Hole, these limestone hills are an interesting landscape of steep slopes and undulating plateau, punctuated by spectacular gorges, rocky outcrops, wooded combes and hilltops, with many ancient monuments.All walks finish in Cheddar
A Walk starts at Lower Weare and walks north westerly to climb Crooks Peak. They then follow the West Mendip Way eastwards to Shipham. They turn northwards to reach Dolebury Warren Iron Age Fort, then walk eastwards to Mendip Lodge Wood and Link. They turn southwards to reach Beacon Batch, the highest point of the day, then head southwards to Black Rock. They then climb to the path that runs along the southern cliffs of Cheddar Gorge, before descending via Jacobs Ladder into the gorge itself.
Leaders Paul Green and Carol Gosling Distance 25k -Ascent 1000m
B1 Walk begins in the lay by on the B3135 in Cheddar. They wind their way through some Cheddar streets before turning right just before Tuttors Hill and walk north easterly to Piney Sleight Farm. They continue north to the minor road using the West Mendip way to reach Rowberrow Bottom, Back Lane and eventually the Iron Age Fort at Dolebury Warren. Here they swing eastwards to Bos Swallet and East Twin Swallet before turing south to climb Beacon Batch. Their return route to the coach in Cheddar is then as the A route.
Leaders: Bob Price and Richard Thomas Distance 20.5km- Ascent 800m
B2 Walk begins in the lay by on the B3135 in Cheddar. They ascend the Cheddar Cliffs from Lippiat and then walk north easterly to Black Rock. They head northwards to Beacon Batch, then descend to Ellick House. They cross the B3134 then walk north westerly across Burrington Ham to descend to Link. They turn westwards though Mendip Lodge Wood before swinging eastwards to Boss Swallet and the south to climb Black Down. They continue south to Tynings Farm and use footpaths and bridleways to reach Tuttors Hill and the descent into Cheddar Gorge.
Leaders Ian Broughton and Paul Burns Distance 18k – Ascent 780m
C Walk starts in the lay by on the B3135 in Cheddar. They follow the B2 route to Black Rock but then continue to Velvet Bottom before turning north to Mendip Farm and up to Beacon Batch. They walk westwards before turning south to Tynings Farm. They pass GB Gruffy Nature Reserve then turn south to walk in a south westerly direction back to Cheddar.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village. Dist: 14.5km – Ascent 525m
Map: Explorer 141 Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills West
Friday 23rd - Monday26th 2024 February Club Weekend Lake District
This year we will be returning to the Bower House in Eskdale, which is per- fectly located for access to the Western Lakeland fells. We will be arrang- ing walks at A and B grade on Saturday and Sunday over some of the highest English peaks (weather permitting!)
Maps…………………Explorer OL4 The English Lakes North Western Area Explorer OL5 The English Lakes South Western Area
Sunday 14th April 2024 6:00am Peak District Kinder Scout
Walk Organiser – Keith Richards
(Cost of this walk is £14.00 for members and £16.00 for visitors)
Kinder Scout is a high windswept upland gritstone plateau, most of which stands at around 600 metres above sea level. Part of the moor, at 636 metres is also the highest point in the Peak District. This is the largest and grandest of the great upland areas of the so-called 'Dark Peak' and it forms an imposing and fascinating area.
All of the walks are circular starting from Edale and will cover the complete circuit of the plateau.
The ‘A’ Party walk starts from Edale car park (SK124853) and climbs north over Ringing Roger then turns west and follows the southern edge of Kinder Scout passing Crowden Tower, The Wool Packs and Noe Stool to Edale rocks. Turning north the walk continues over Kinder Low to Kinder Downfall turning west crossing to the Northern edge of the plateau via the trig point on a pathless section of moor, then east along the northern edge of Kinder Scout to Fairbrook Naze. Continuing in a generally easterly direction to pass Seal Edge, Blackden Moor and Blackden Edge, leaving the perimeter path at this point the walk heads south east to trig point 590, turns south and descends through Ollerbrook Clough to the finish in Edale. (SK124853).
Leaders: Ranj Bindarh and Matthew Lumley
Distance: 23Km Height Gain: 850m
The ‘B 1’ Party walk starts from Edale car park (SK124853) and heads north then turns west to climb and scramble up Grindsbrook Clough passing along the picturesque Grindsbrook with its waterfalls. Continuing west along the southern edge of Kinder Scout passing Crowden Tower, The Wool Packs and Noe Stool to Kinder Low, the walk then turns north to Kinder Downfall. Turning east across pathless moorland to join the northern edge of Kinder Scout, then passing Seal Edge, Blackden Moor and Blackden Edge, leaving the path at this point the walk heads south east to trig point 590, turns south and descends below Ringing Roger and The Nab to the finish in Edale. (SK124853).
Leaders: Anne Farmer and Bob Price
Distance: 18Km Height Gain: 700m
The “B 2” Party walk starts from Edale Car park (SK 124853) and heads North rising through Heardsman’s Plantation and the Nab up to Ringing Roger. From here the route heads North to the 590 trig point across a pathless section of moor then follows the Northern edge of the plateau across Blackden Edge and Seal Edge before swinging slightly South of West across pathless moorland to Kinder Downfall. From here the route follows the Pennine way back to Edale via Kinder Low, through Edale Rocks descending Jacob’s ladder and on through Upper Booth before returning to Edale.
Leaders Ian Broughton and Keith Richards
Distance 18km Height Gain 700m
The ‘C’ Party walk starts from Edale car park (SK124853), heads north-west and climbs over Grindslow Knoll then turns west and follows the southern edge of Kinder Scout passing Crowden Tower, The Wool Packs and Noe Stool to Kinder Low. Turning south the walk continues over Edale Rocks then turns south east and descends via Jacobs Ladder to Upper Booth, Barber Booth and on to the finish at Edale (SK124853).
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village
Distance: 13Km Height Gain: 550m
Map: 1:25000 Explorer OL1. The Peak District - Dark Peak Area
Gaiters highly recommended. Although the distances may appear less than usual the terrain is challenging in places.
Sunday 12th May 2024 6.00am Lake District Grasmere
Walk Organiser – Arthur Drinkwater Coach Leaves at 6.00am
Cost of this walk is £17.00 for members and £19.00 for visitors
These walks explore the various ridges heading Northwest from Grasmere on both sides of the slopes of Easedale, stretching towards the Langdale Pikes. At the full extent of these ridges’ views may be possible into Langstrath Valley and Borrowdale. Some of the Fells included in our walks are, Silver Howe, Blea Rigg, Sergeant Man, High Raise, Tarn Crag, High Raise, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag and more.
All walks are circular starting and finishing in the Village of Grasmere coach park. (NY340073)
The A Walk - Starting in the coach park the route passes through the Village past the church and turns into Easedale Rd, continuing until just after Goody Bridge where the route leaves the road and turns N to ascend Helm Crag, then continuing NW along the ridge over Gibson Knott, Pike of Carrs to Calf Crag. Then down Brownrigg Moss and up to Greenup Edge, turning SW and then S to High Raise, before continuing to Thunacar Knott and then Harrison Stickle. The route then turns back in a northerly direction to reach Pavey Ark descending from there down what Wainwright calls the “North Rake” to eventually reach Stickle Tarn. From here, going E to Blea Rigg, then SW over Great Castle How, Little Castle How which are passed before Lang How and Silver How, after which turning N descending to Allan Bank and turning E into Grasmere village, past the church and on to the coach park.
Leaders: Tom Somervell, Ranjit Bindarh and Paul Green.
Distance: 21km Ascent: 1142m
The B1 Walk - The B1 route is identical to the A party route until reaching High Raise. From there, the route turns SE to reach Sargeant Man before again joining the A party route over Blea Rigg and following it all the way back to the coach park in Grasmere.
Leaders: Bob Price and Keith Richards
Distance: 18.3km Ascent: 985m
The B2 Walk - The B2 route follows the A and B1 routes as far as Brownrigg Moss, then turning SW to Broadstone Head via Codale Head to Sergeant Man before turning SE towards Blea Rigg but turning W before reaching there to descend to Easedale Tarn. From there continuing between Ecton Crag and Brinhowe Crag to meet Easedale Rd at Goody Bridge and following into Grasmere village, passing the church and on to coach park.
Leaders: Arthur Drinkwater and Neville Village
Distance: 15.5km Ascent: 865m
The C Walk - Starting in the coach park, the walk passes the church and turns into Easedale Rd, continuing past Goody Bridge to cross the ford towards Easedale Tarn passing on the S side of Tarn to ascend to Belles Knott and turning N to pass Codale Tarn. After the Tarn continuing N until turning W to reach the top of Tarn Crag, on to Greathead Crag and Stenners Steps before reaching the main Far Easedale path, turning SE to join the outward route at the ford. Easedale Rd is then followed into Grasmere Village and past Church to coach park.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rob Maule
Distance: 11.2km Ascent: 669m
Maps: Explorer OL6 and OL7 The English Lakes SW and SE Areas
