A stroll through Wensleydale – Thursday 9 August 2018
There were 12 of us for this very pleasant walk along field paths and tracks: Ann, Caroline, Yvonne, Brian, Patrick, Graham Berry, Dave W, Peter, Ron & Pat and we welcomed two new members, Geraint and Kathleen Howells. There was a brief rain shower as we were putting on our boots but after that the sun came out and stayed out.
13 enthusiastic participants presented at Muker, ranging in age from 19 to ....well perhaps some things are best left unsaid! There was some lingering low cloud at 10am and a light spray in the air, but the forecast was optimistic. Setting off, we zig-zagged steeply up Kisdon Hill and, as the terrain levelled out, sure enough the the cloud began to lift revealing the spectacle of upper Swaledale.
Nine walkers plus Arthur the dog set off from Keld on a warm Sunday morning with a pleasant mixture of cloud and blue sky to cross the footbridge over the River Swale then head west towards Ravenseat. After making good progress in the first hour, we stopped for “elevenses” near the impressive chasm of Oven Mouth above Whitsundale Beck, before traversing the farmyard at Ravenseat (no sign of the famous Amanda although several of her numerous offspring were in evidence).
Sunday 24 June, a blisteringly hot day for eight walkers making their way from Bowes to God’s Bridge and back to Bowes. Straight away I must explain that God’s Bridge is a natural limestone bridge over the River Greta south of the A66 in an area near Mellwater, 3 kilometres west from Bowes. The site is an SSSI where the Pennine Way crosses the river.
While Richard was busy organising the Quoits evening on June 21st, I took the opportunity to lead a short 6 mile walk over Marrick Stepping Stones. So Glenys, Graham, Yvonne, Peter and I left Grinton Bidge at 2pm along the river and through the fields to Wood House.
Steve & Carol’s Lakes Trip – 12th & 13th July 2018
Posted by Steve Charlton on 2018-07-16
Steve & Carol’s Lakes Trip – 12th & 13th July 2018
Tim & Berni, Steve & Carol and Mark T had booked accommodation overnight on Thursday. We met at Rosthwaite Car Park on Thursday morning and were joined for the day by Anne Luxmoore, Anne Ballard and Caroline Stott.
This was a change from my planned walk (re-arranged for 8 July – see programme) for reasons I won’t bore you with now. The replacement however turned out to be a cracking walk helped by great weather, and – as always – good company.
Oxnop Gill & Ivelet from Muker, Thursday 24th May 2018
Posted by Steve Charlton on 2018-06-03
Walk Report – Oxnop Gill & Ivelet from Muker, Thursday 24th May 2018
15 members gathered at the Muker car park for this classic short, easy walk. The forecast had been for some sun later in the day but in the event, we were blessed with warm sunny weather for the duration of the walk.
