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Sunday 28 September 2008

Walk for 28th September - ESK PIKE AND BOWFELL

ESK PIKE AND BOWFELL
9.30 AM MEET AT THE LOW WOOD HOTEL FOR CAR SHARE
10.00 AM START AT THE OLD DUNGEON GHYLL NATIONAL TRUST CAR PARK
GRADE 3
8 MILES
1200 METRES OF ASCENT

WE START WITH A GENTLE VALEY WALK, THEN CLIMB ROSSETT GHYLL TO ANGLE TARN ALONG TO ESK HAUSE THEN START OUR ASCENT TO ESK PIKE. WE THEN DROP A LITTLE HEIGHT THEN MAKE OUR WAY UP TO BOWFELL THEN COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT BACK DOWN TO THE LANGDALE VALLEY.

Leader: Rob (0777 398 6512)

Saturday 27 September 2008

Pudding & Planning Meeting - 27th September

An Informal Planning Meeting to discuss the next four months program for suMMitt good. Please bring with you dates for walks you would like to lead or a list of walks you would like somebody to lead for you.
Bring a Pudding too!
If you are planning to do Sundays walk 28th sept and don't live in the area, bring a sleeping bag so you can sleep over

At Rob & Becky's in Windermere
7pm start
Rob (0777 398 6512)

Sunday 21 September 2008

Walk for 21st September - Helvellyn (formerly Pillar)

The walk up Pillar via the climber’s traverse is more suited to drier conditions than we’ve been experiencing so sorry but a change of plan.

Start point: Wythburn church car park (charge). NY 324136

Description:

Ascent of Helvellyn then walk along the ridge via Lower Man and Raise to Sticks pass then descend to Stanah and return to Wythburn.
Possible poor weather escape from Helvellyn to Swirls or extension from Sticks pass to Stybarrow Dodd/ Watson’s Dodd and return.

Distance: 9 ½ miles
Total ascent: 3700 feet
High point: Helvellyn top 3117ft
Approx walk time: 6 - 7 hours
Start time: 10am
Suggested car share, meet at Low Wood at 9.30am (leader not there).

Leader: Ian

Telephone 01900 822098 or 07794 739814

Photos from 21st Sept - Helvellyn











Sunday 14 September 2008

Walk for 14th September - Walla Crag & Falcon Crags

Walla and Falcon Crags, Derwentwater

Meeting 11am at Keswick Spa Gravel Car Park (Beside the Old Railway Station) GR NY 271 238
Car Share: Low Wood Hotel Meet 10am (I will not be there)

Description: An easier walk for people who want to sample Summit Good for the first time and for existing Summit Gooders that want a fairly easy walk. In dry weather the views along this walk are amazing (we can only hope!).

Route: Walking East along the railway line, ascending to Castlerigg Stone Circle along a short distance of road, along to Walla Crag, Falcon Crag and descending to Ashness Bridge. Returning via the Lake Shore Path (east side) to Keswick and the possibility of a drink (tea or stronger in Keswick).

Difficulty: Grade 2/3 (nearer 2)

Total Distance: Roughly 11 Kilometres (7 Miles)

Time: 4-5 Hours

Any new members please remember to bring a packed lunch and waterproofs

Leader: Malcolm 07826486155

Photos from 14th Sept - Walla Crag






Saturday 13 September 2008

Sat 13th September - Kendal Social

The Kendal torchlight procession is on Sat 13th September. The procession starts at 7.45, but there are street performers from 7pm onwards. If anyone is interested in meeting up please contact Emma - mobile 07773 202845.

Sunday 7 September 2008

Walk for 7th September - Kendal/Scout Scar/Cunswick Scar

Start Point: Lay-by beside Brigsteer Road
(G.R. SD 502 917 @ 13.00)

Description: After crossing a gap-stile from the lay-by, the first field we cross was once Kendal's racecourse, then we ascend Scout Scar. We head N, along the top, to the stone shelter (which was built in 1912, then restored in 1969!) & carry on down to the Underbarrow Road. We then take the path onto Cunswick Fell (past the c.p.), then along the top of Cunswick Scar. From the top we head back SE, cross the A591, descend through Kendal golf course, Serpentine Woods & pop out on Serpentine Road. After that it's just a case of walking through Kendal, following Allhallows Lane from opposite the Town Hall, re-joining Brigsteer Road to cross the A591 & return to the start.

Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Total Ascent: 200 metres (656 ft.)
High Point: Scout Scar - 235 metres (771 ft.)
Time: 4 hours
Grade: 2
Car Share: Meet at Kendal Morrisons car park @ 12.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Photos from 7th September - Scout Scar





Tuesday 2 September 2008

NEW ARRIVAL


BECKY AND ROBS BABY ALEX
BORN 02/09/08 8lb 13oz.