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.
I was joined by Cairan Grogan, of SOC’s Canoeing Section, for one of my favourite Dales walks on a glorious mid-May morning.
In bright sunshine, which was to remain with us throughout our walk, we were soon leaving Buckden and striding out along the Dales Way for the hamlet of Hubberholme, our first objective of the day.
“Every cloud has a silver lining”. I was spared leading this walk on the day which was cursed with poor conditions. I had developed a painful abscess which needed immediate dental attention. Glenys assumed the leadership role and led a small group consisting of Geoff Wall, Paul, Barry and Yvonne on this 8.5 mile ramble.
Three of us walked down to Round How to follow the river to the Station to meet Richard, Pat and Brian. It was perfect hiking weather. Walking past the treatment works we climbed up to Hagg Farm for a quick coffee then on to Old Colburn. We kept up a quick pace as we tripped on to St Giles Farm where we took the diversion along the farm drive to the main road in order to cross the A1.
The banking was still being worked on as we crossed the river and walked along the bank to the cataracts for lunch.
