Kentmere Horseshoe Walk report

11th August 2019 by Andy Hudson Leave a Comment

It was an early start for the party of five, but worthwhile to get one of the limited parking places in Kentmere village – the starting point for the 12.5 mile classic Kentmere Horseshoe.

We took the anticlockwise route up to Kentmere Pike stopping to take in the stunning views across Haweswater and the eastern fells from Harter Fell.

All were keen to continue beyond the possible descent to Kentmere reservoir at Nan Bield Pass and meandered over Mardale Ill Bell to view the fabulous western lakes panorama from Thornthwaite Beacon. Our pace may have slowed on the undulating ridge south over Froswick, Ill Bell and Yoke, but a suggestion of ice cream in Staveley kept spirits high!

We took our time (7.26 hrs and 3310’ ascent apparently)!….but who wouldn’t take advantage of a dry and sunny day in the lakes. Thank you to Martin for co-ordinating a great outing.

Meet report by Shirley

Pot Scar – Meet Report (22-06-19)

23rd June 2019 by Andy Barton Leave a Comment

A sunny Saturday offered up dry if somewhat polished limestone. Ash Tree Corner (VD), Addiction (VS**), Sidestepper (VS) and Nivana (VS**) amongst others.

Robin Proctors – Meet Report

20th June 2019 by Andy Barton Leave a Comment

Return to the rock again at long last, and a good turn out to secure a tick list of Living the Dream(5b*); Dr Frank(6a); Gone With the Wind(5*); Tombstone Blues(6a*); Subterranean Homesick Blues (6a+**) and Wheels on Fire (6a+***). Adjourned to The Game Cock.

Crummackdale walk meet report

12th April 2019 by Andy Hudson Leave a Comment

Six of us had a cracking day on the first of the trial midweek meets. With a frosty start, followed by warm sunshine we had a very clear day and great views around the three peaks and south to Pendle.

The route is interesting, taking in an SSSI, with carpets of primroses, unspoilt limestone pavement on Moughton and the Norber erratics.After the walk, it was great to sit in the sun with tea and buns at Feizor.

Currently the next planned Thursday walk is Whernside on May 9.In the future midweek meets could include cycling and climbing as well and as the programme beds in, we will aim to avoid having things like two walking meets close together.If anyone else is interested in leading a mid week meet have a chat with Shirley

Chris

Giggleswick North 31st Mar Meet Report

5th April 2019 by Andy Barton Leave a Comment

Four of us had a chilly start at Woodcutters Buttress before both the temperature and we warmed up. We took a look the options of a Dodgy Brexit, Are You In and Are You Out and voted for ‘Are You In?’ (5b).
This was followed by Ben Hur (6a+*), Debbie Direct (6a+* ).

The Main Crag yielded Root Sixty Six (6a*) and A Block off the Old Chip (6a*).

As remainers we finished long after other parties had exited so are unclear about precisely what they achieved!

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