Monday, 14 April 2008
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Grassington April 2008
En route we encountered two extensive detours caused by accidents putting us over thirty minutes behind schedule and as we neared Grassington the snow thickened on the hills and we expected a white walk but as if by magic the snow disappeared when we actually arrived. There were 43 of us in two walks, a twelve and a seven miler led by Alex and Mike respectively. We set off in sunshine and it was good to see both Tom and Maureen fit enough to join us once again. The weather treated us to the full range of seasons in just a few hours. Our lunch stop in Conistone saw Wendy using her initiative to find a dry place to eat (see pictures) and, as it was wet underfoot the walking was both careful and tiring. We returned to Grassington via the Dales Way, the A walk knocking a couple of miles off their route so that both groups arrived almost together back at the coach. The usual hostelry visit was particularly welcome.
Friday, 11 April 2008
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Sunday, 6 April 2008
Keswick Weekend April 2008
Twenty seven members spent two nights at Lakeside House, making it five years in a row. Friday was arrival day with no prearranged activities, though some members did manage a walk to Ashness Bridge via Walla Crag.
On Saturday the A walkers tackled Causy Pike with some trepidation in view of the snow and bad weather forecast. It was a great success however with everyone managing the final scramble. The B walkers skirted Cat Bells and Castle Crag, finishing their walk at Seatoller, where those of a certain age were able to use their national bus passes for the first time on the return to Keswick. After bathing and resting one group attended evening Mass and met Sandra and Bill Ince, two of our founder members, who moved to Keswick some years ago. Later we enjoyed one of Georges famous roast beef dinners before being subjected to the latest version of a games night, hosted by Sheila and Ged. A night of hilarity, olympian performances and stern refereeing, saw the "Cool Cats" taking the trophy.
Sunday dawned with Snow having fallen overnight. For some the previous days exertions proved too much and the party split with a few spending time around the town, others leaving for home and some fifteen hardy souls returning to Grange and ascending Castle Crag. We were rewarded with a delightfull snow walk, though the recent TV programme of Wainwright walks had encouraged the world and his wife to do the same thing.
It was a great weekend thanks to Ian, Wendy, Sheila and Ged.
On Saturday the A walkers tackled Causy Pike with some trepidation in view of the snow and bad weather forecast. It was a great success however with everyone managing the final scramble. The B walkers skirted Cat Bells and Castle Crag, finishing their walk at Seatoller, where those of a certain age were able to use their national bus passes for the first time on the return to Keswick. After bathing and resting one group attended evening Mass and met Sandra and Bill Ince, two of our founder members, who moved to Keswick some years ago. Later we enjoyed one of Georges famous roast beef dinners before being subjected to the latest version of a games night, hosted by Sheila and Ged. A night of hilarity, olympian performances and stern refereeing, saw the "Cool Cats" taking the trophy.
Sunday dawned with Snow having fallen overnight. For some the previous days exertions proved too much and the party split with a few spending time around the town, others leaving for home and some fifteen hardy souls returning to Grange and ascending Castle Crag. We were rewarded with a delightfull snow walk, though the recent TV programme of Wainwright walks had encouraged the world and his wife to do the same thing.
It was a great weekend thanks to Ian, Wendy, Sheila and Ged.
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