Spring Programme 2016
•All walks are graded as to difficulty. For an example of the grading system click here.
•To get the most out of your walks, please read the guidelines for walkers and safety matters by clicking here.
•For details of all walks on this programme please contact the appropriate leader below. He/she will then be able to provide specific details of the starting point and time, terrain, ascent, distance and difficulties and answer any queries you may have.
•Please be aware that it is occasionally necessary to cancel walks at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. Every effort is made to add such changes to the website, but it is always advisable to contact the leader on the phone number supplied.
Easy Walks
Walks are 4 - 5 miles long
DATE / START TIME / WALK AREA / START POINT / GRID REF / GRADE / DISTANCE in miles / ASCENT in feet / LEADER'S TEL07/02/16 / 2pm / Ashton Park / Car park Peddars Lane / SD 512 302 / 7 / 5.5 / Nil / Sheila 01253 725680
21/02/16 / 2pm / Myerscough / Guys Hamlet carpark,
Craft Centre / SD 508 397 / 7 / 5.4 / Little / Bill
01772 456974
06/03/16 / 2pm / Glasson Dock / Main car park / SD 447 562 / 7 / 4.5 / Little / Ann
01253 886143
20/03/16 / 2pm / Knott End / Ferry car park / SD 347 485 / 7 / 5 / Nil / Joan
01253 865780
03/04/16 / 2pm / TBA / 7 / 5 / Elizabeth 01253 884131
17/04/16 / 2pm / Dolphinholme / Scorton Picnic Site / SD 504 504 / 7 / 5 / Little / Tony & Vivien 01772 715409
01/05/16 / 2pm / Brock Bottom / Brock Mill car park / SD 547 430 / 7 / 5 / 150 / Jane
01772 436494
Leisurely Half Day Walks
These walks 5 to 5.5 miles long
DATE / START TIME / WALK AREA / START POINT / GRID REF / GRADE / DISTANCE in miles / ASCENT in feet / LEADER'S TEL03/02/16 / 10.15 / Warton Crag
Track, woodland, field and a little road. / George Washington
LA5 9PJ / SD 498 723 / 6 / 5 / 750 / Jeanette 01253 895722
17/02/16 / 10.15 / Worden Park/Maze / Eagle & Child PR25 3AA / SD 541 216 / 6 / 5 / Little / Stephen 01772 748163
24/02/16 / 10.15 / Priest Hutton / Longlands Hotel / SD 519 736 / 6 / 5 / 394 / Stewart 01772 682879
09/03/16 / 10.15 / Preston / D0g & Partridge PR3 2TH / SD 618 414 / 6 / 5 / Little / John & Brian 01253 640435
23/03/16 / 10.15 / Knowle Green / Corporation Arms / SD 618 373 / 6 / 5 / Elizabeth 01253 884131
13/04/16 / 10.15 / Galgate / The Plough Inn LA2 0LQ / SD 483 552 / 6 / 5.5 / 200 / Ann
01253 886143
20/04/16 / 10.15 / Ribchester / Ribchester Arms, PR3 3ZQ / SD 649 354 / 6 / 5 / 350 / Vivien & Tony 01772 715409
11/05/16 / 10.15 / TBA / 6 / 5 / Penny & Ann
25/05/16 / 10.15 / Morecambe / TBA / 6 / 5 / Ann & John 07759 573475
Moderate Wednesday Walks
These are full day walks so you will need to carry food and drink with you
DATE / START TIME / WALK AREA / START POINT / GRID REF / GRADE / DISTANCE in miles / ASCENT in feet / LEADER'S TEL10/02/16 / 10.15 / St Michaels / School car park / SD 461 412 / 4/5 / 8.25 / 220 / David 01772 671134
24/02/16 / 10.15 / Shevington Moor / Charnley Arms / SD 549 104 / 4/5 / 7.75 / Little / Roy
01257 273787
09/03/16 / 10.15 / St Michaels/Out Rawcliffe / St Michaels car park / SD 461 412 / 4/5 / 7.5 / Nil / Christine
01253 701161
23/03/16 / 10.15 / Killington Lake / Lay-by 682 / SD 599 924 / 4/5 / 7.5 / TBA / June
01253 893765
30/03/16 / 10.15 / Chipping / Chipping car park / SD 622 433 / 4/5 / 8.2 / 600 / Christine
01253 825295
13/04/16 / 10.15 / Dinckley / Marles Wood / SD 675 356 / 4/5 / 8.25 / 587 / Jane
01772 436494
27/04/16 / 10.15 / Garstang / High Street car park / SD 493 454 / 4/5 / 8.5 / Little / Dorothy
01772 865059
11/05/16 / 10.15 / Cowpe Lowe / Cowpe / SD 838 207 / 4/5 / 8 / 1,150 / John
01257 271257
25/05/16 / 10.15 / Salmesbury / N. End Branch Road, Mellor Brook / SD 640 311 / 4/5 / 8 / 750 / David
01772 312027
Moderate Walks
These are full day walks so you need to carry food and drink with you
DATE / START TIME / WALK AREA / START POINT / GRID REF / GRADE / DISTANCE in miles / ASCENT in feet / LEADER'S TEL07/02/16 / 10.15 / Bilsborough / Old Nells / SD 506 397 / 4 / 7.25 / 82 / Frank
01772 865578
14/02/16 / 10.15 / TBA / 4 / Brian 2
01253 821189
21/02/16 / 10.15 / Old Hutton / TBA / 4 / 9 / 750 / June
01253 893765
28/02/16 / 10.15 / TBA / 4 / Phil
01772 434480
06/03/16 / 10.15 / TBA / 4 / Roger
01772 865059
13/03/16 / 10.15 / 4 / Brian 1
01772 632021
20/03/16 / 10.15 / Great Hill / Brinscall swimming baths / SD 628 213 / 4 / 8.5 / 1,100 / Christine
01257 271257
27/03/16 / 10.15 / TBA / 4 / John
01253 640435
03/04/16 / 10.15 / TBA / 4 / Jim
01257 241349
10/04/16 / 10.15 / Esthwaite Water / Far Sawrey Village Hall / SD 378 958 / 4 / 9 / 750 / June
01253 893765
24/04/16 / 10.15 / Ribchester / Ribchester car park / SD 649 352 / 4 / 9 / 640 / David
01772 671134
01/05/16 / 10.15 / Stoodley Pike / Withens Clough Res. C.P. / SD 987 232 / 4 / 9.5 / 1,550 / Christine
01257 271257
08/05/16 / 10.15 / Fell Foot / Car park / SD 602 443 / 4 / 11.25 / 1,770 / Frank
01772 865578
22/05/16 / 10.15 / 4 / Jeanette
01257 241349
29/05/16 / 10.15 / 4 / Gina 01772 492251
Strenuous Walks
These are full day walks so you need to carry food and drink with you
DATE / START TIME / WALK AREA / START POINT / GRID REF / GRADE / DISTANCE in miles / ASCENT in feet / LEADER'S TEL07/02/16 / 9.30 / TBA / Ian
01772 463450
21/02/16 / 9.30 / TBA / Ian
01772 463450
28/02/16 / 9.30 / Lancashire Coastal Way
Good paths and tracks / Condor Green / SD 457 561 / 3 / 15 / 500 / Robb 01772 719470
06/03/16 / 9.30 / Dunnerdale Fells Rough walking not always on paths, some steep ascents / Broughton Moor / SD 257 931 / 3 / 11 / 2,800 / Ray
01253 869714
13/03/16 / 9.30 / Kentmere
Typical mountain terrain / Kentmere / NY 45 6042 / 3 / 12 / 2,550 / John
01772 682740
03/04/16 / 9.30 / Knock Fell
Rough walking not always on paths, some steep ascents / Dufton / NY 689 250 / 3 / 14 / 2,800 / Ray
01253 869714
10/04/16 / 9.30 / Bowland Fells / Dunsop Bridge / SD 660 501 / 3 / 12 / TBA / Robb 01772 719470
17/04/16 / 9.30 / TBA / Ian
01772 463450
24/04/16 / 9.30 / TBA / Ian
01772 463450
08/05/16 / 9.30 / Great End / Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel / NY 286 061 / TBA / John
01772 682740
15/05/16 / 9.30 / TBA / Ian
01772 463450
22/05/16 / 9.30 / High Street Fells
Ferry to Howtown then typical mountain terrain on good paths. Some steep ascents / Glenridding Pier / NY 390 169 / 2 / 15 / 2,300 / Ray
01253 869714
Transport:
Members are encouraged to 'car share' as much as possible. The recommended mileage rate is 10p per mile