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On a very cold Sunday morning 9 of us left a parking spot just near the Toby Inn on Broadhead Road near Edgeworth, we headed out towards Musbury Heights, round Tor Hill then passing Holcomb moor we arrived at Peel … Continued

This walk was scheduled for the previous Thursday but due to bad weather it was changed to Sunday as the forcast was drier. We met up in Sawley and more or less followed the Ribblesdale Way up to Gisburn then … Continued

“On Thursday 7th September we set off on a 7.5mile circular walk from Keld to the summit of Rogan’s Seat: of Norse Origin described as Rogan’s Upland Pasture. Shortly after leaving the village on a well made bridleway which crossed … Continued

On a beautiful summers evening a group of us set off from the car park in the lovely old village of Slaidburn and headed up past the Doctors Surgery and wandered through the woods then crossing over the back road … Continued

On the first dry day of the week, 6 of us set off from Austwick and headed up Crummack Lane to Nick Pot passing Crummack and had great views of limestone pavements where we stopped off for refreshments, then we … Continued

During the summer instead of an indoor meeting its nice to have a local walk, so a few of us met up in Wiswell and walked up on to Wiswell Moor and drop down to Wiswell Moor Houses and headed … Continued

From the car park in the village of Fence we walked over Noggarth and upto the village of Newchurch where we found some benches to sit and have our elevenses, from there we headed through the woods via Thorny Bank, … Continued

On a beautiful sunny morning 10 of us left Conistone and followed the footpath to Grassington where we stopped off for a break and have our cup of coffee/tea on some well placed seats, 2 of our group stayed here … Continued

7 of us left the car park in Milnthorne and after heading south through Underlaid Wood we squeezed ourselves down the fairy steps where we had a coffee stop, then carried on through Hazelslack and Gait Barrows nature reserve and … Continued

11 of us left Kelbrook following the Pennine Way stopping for a brew just behind Black Lane Ends, where we then headed over onto Knarrs Hill then crossing back over to Great Edge where we sat for lunch in sunshine … Continued

After parking up at the bridge at Cross of Greet north of Slaidburn 4 of us set off up Catlow Fell, heading onto Copy Nook and Bowland Knotts where we had beautiful views of both Yorkshire and Lancashire, after a … Continued

On a nippy cold morning we all met up at Tower Lodge in the Trough of Bowland and headed north to Tarnbrook where we stopped for a brew then carried on following the Wyre Way noticing a very aggressive Turkey … Continued

We had a good turn out today for one of Jackie,s Christies charity walk to Simon Fell, starting off at Hill End Pub it is a good climb uphill all the way, we didn’t have the best of weathers as … Continued

After parking cars near Threshfield on a very chilly morning we set off down the lane turning left through Wood Nook caravan/campsite and made our way to Higher Heights for customary brew stop, then onto Bordley where we took a … Continued

We all set off from Hurstwood car Park in beautiful sunshine but a chilly start walking up past Hurstwood reservoir then taking Pennine bridleway east past Cant Clough reservoir where we then followed on to Gorple Stones and Gorple upper … Continued

On a lovely sunny morning 10 of us set off from Grindleton and walked up the hill passing White Hall onto Simshey Hill, after leaving there we walked up through the dense forest to the pile of stones known as … Continued

On a beautiful sunny clear day 5 of us left the small hamlet of Calton and followed footpaths to Cowper Cote, then we headed left following paths through the countryside to Winterburn Reservoir where we sat and enjoyed a brew … Continued

Parking up at the summit of the Trough of Bowland 6 of us set off down the road to Trough barn and followed the path over the hill to Brennand Farm, we went uphill to a tarn where we stopped … Continued

Great day out for 9 of us, on leaving Settle heading North on the bridleway we joined onto the byway past Jubilee Cave and on past Gorbeck having beautiful views all around, stopping off for lunch at Lanscar with view … Continued

On a cloudy but clear morning we climbed our way up Parlick then onto Fair Snape Fell where we stopped off for a brew and admired fantastic views of the coast and the welsh hills, now refreshed we carried on … Continued

After parking up in Clapham 7 of us set off on our walk up onto the Pennine Bridleway then headed off towards Moughton Scars returning via Moughton past the Horton Quarry, crossing over the road we headed up to Wharfe … Continued

9 of us set out on a very blustery walk up Wild Boar Fell on the Pennine Bridleway, continued on to Swarth Fell then return to Aisgill Moor cottages and followed the bridleway via Hellgill back to the cars. Fantastic … Continued

A visit yesterday to a more distant part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Starting and ending in Thwaite, a group of six walked both Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat (either side of Buttertubs Pass). Jackie  chalked off numbers 12 … Continued

We had a great group turned up for Allan’s walk up Whernside, meeting at Ribblehead we set off under the famous viaduct and made our way up the steeper end of Whernside which turned out to be the best way … Continued

Sundays walk was in beautiful sunny weather and with the cloud inversions it made it very atmospheric. 6 of us set off from Settle and headed up hill following the Dales Highway past Attermire cave where we stopped for a … Continued

Well at last it was great to be out and about again walking with fellow members. We started our days walk at Wycoller car park and made our way through the quaint little village of Wycoller following several footpaths up … Continued

10 of us met at a lay by re-arranged on route as the car park we were meeting at was about 3’0 under water!! from there we walked east towards Yealand Conyers and onwards past Leighton Hall where we spotted … Continued

Sixteen of us did a splendid walk in the upper valleys of Calderdale – the weather was perfect but there were problems at first with Bern and Jane and Michael delayed by roadworks near Burnley and a tricky entrance to … Continued

11 members met up on Sunday 22nd December above Eastby on Black Hill to follow the path across the moors , descending to the road at Bolton Abbey. After elevenses by the impassable stepping stones we carried on , stopping … Continued

The club had a brilliant turn out of 19 enthusiastic walkers on Sunday, starting off from Pateley Bridge we ambled along the river Nidd making our way up and down through bog and mud we arrived at the incredibly weird … Continued

This walk over and around Ilkley Moor was planned for Thursday but because of very wet weather conditions it was cancelled but with a good forecast for the following Sunday, Sue and Kevin our coordinators for the day decided to … Continued

We all had a great days walk starting from Settle, following the Ribble way and crossing the river to walk along the Craven Limeworks trail, visiting the Hoffman Kiln which is a vast cloistered cavern in excellent condition with 22 … Continued

9 of us set off from Slaidburn in beautiful sunshine, walking up past Hammerton Hall to Dalehead Church where we stopped of for a coffee break after looking round the inside of this beautiful small church and to see the … Continued

On Sunday 18th August 12 members enjoyed the latest of “Frank’s Calderdale (History) Walks”. We started near Todmorden walking up the beautiful Gorpley Clough to the reservoir, then across the moor and down another beautiful glen with a coffee stop … Continued

14 members enjoyed fabulous weather on a tour of Whitbarrow Reserve and Scar. The route took us through woodland until approaching the village of Row we stopped for lunch as the view opened up of Scout Scar. Beyond Row we … Continued

Ingleborough Walk Sunday 21 July. The walk started from the B6255 just past White Scar Cave & up the fellside towards Raven Scar. The path goes through the scar & then over a wall from where we walked NE along … Continued

Phil laid on some great weather for walking today in the south east lakes. Seven of us enjoyed the walk and spectacular clear views from Kentdale over to Longsleddale and back again finished off with refreshments in The Eagle & … Continued

On a lovely suuny day 8 hardy walkers set off from Sedburgh following the Dales Highway up onto the Calders then uphill onto The Calf where we had 360 degrees of clear beautiful views all around the fells, after a … Continued

Beautiful sunny Sunday walk starting in Staveley, 11 of us set off along the track and up onto Brunt Knott where we had a coffee break then carried on over the hill passing lovely bluebell flowering woods to Garnett Bridge … Continued

On a bright sunny spring morning thirteen walkers set off for Big End from just south on the Nick of Pendle. Skirting above Churn Clough reservoir to ascend Badger Wells Hill via the Deerstones, picking up the ridge walk then … Continued

Great walk up Mosedale Valley from Swindale, lunch in the Bothy then up onto Arkle Pike and Selside Pike and back down the Corpse road. Weather sunny start then windy and awful winter conditions on the tops. Thanks Godfrey. Marje

A few photos from Thursday’s walk with Howard. Grassington village to the Grassington Lead mines, down Hebden Gill, Hebden village and along the Dales Way beside the Wharfe back to Grassington. A wet start but a satisfying walk with lots … Continued

Despite the forecast of only a 20% chance of mountain views on Sunday, 10 members of CMC and Smeagol, a Patterdale terrier belonging to Joanne, Brian’s daughter, set out from Church Bridge, near Town End, Troutbeck, to walk up to … Continued

We all set off from Clapham up Long Lane then left down to Trow Gill and looked at the crags where members climb, then followed up to Gaping Gill where we stopped off for a quick tea break as the … Continued

11 of us set off walking on a very chilly but sunny morning leaving Settle and headed on to Giggleswick Scar to Feizor then turning right and going over the top to drop down into Little Stainforth where we sat … Continued

‘Although the promise of wall to wall sunshine never materialised 13 members , who all appeared to have kept their resolution to Keep Walking, joined Sue on her 3rd January walk.   We started out at Conistone, went up the … Continued

A few members understandably took fright at the dire weather forecast but 7 of us decided to go for it. We drove in rain to Clapham but as we parked up it was hardly raining. We walked up Long Lane … Continued

On a sunny day 8 of us set out from Fell Yeat near Casterton and walked uphill over Brownthwaite Pike and Hoggs Hill then down to Blindbeck Bridge where we sat by the river and ate our lunch, once refreshed … Continued

Twelve of us enjoyed a walk over Parlick and Fairsnape Fells in evening sunshine with brilliant views over the valleys, followed by a welcome pint in the Sun Inn – Chipping. thanks Rob for your guidance. Marje

Great walk of around 11miles over lots of moorland and incorporating several reservoirs which are getting quite low, we walked to Grain Water Bridge, had lunch stop at Walshaw then crossed Wadsworth Moor and on towards Walshaw Dean reservoirs where … Continued

Eight sun-seekers took an enjoyable and leisurely walk over Easington Fell on through Grindleton Forrest and down into West Bradford where Anne and Frank treated us to tea and freshly baked scones topped with cream and homemade jam, delicous!!! after … Continued

Thanks Phil for great walk in beautiful sunshine around the Tockholes area. Marje

We left Grange and walked over Hampsfell in beautiful sunshine and had brew at the look out tower and the views were fantastic, with  clear blue skies we could see for miles, then on to Cartmel for lunch sat on … Continued

CMC Walk Sunday 18 Feb 2018   Simon’s Seat is a rocky outcrop 485m above sea level, and the name is thought to relate to Druids who followed Simon Magus (who claimed to be one of the Three Wise Men). Make of the latter … Continued

Some varied scenery and conditions for our group of 12 on Great Whernside. We walked up via the scenic path alongside Dowber Gill Beck in bright sunny weather before heading up the snow slopes to Hag Dike. After a brew … Continued

Chris Smitton planned a walk circling around Blacko Tower or otherwise known as Stansfield Tower which was built by local grocer Jonathan Stansfield in 1890 and restored in 1950. Unfortunately Chris wasn’t well on Sunday morning so husband Rob came … Continued

New Years Eve walk was supposed to be up Helvellyn via Striding Edge but due to adverse weather conditions of high winds the decision to take a lower level walk was agreed by all, so Humph,Marje,Rick,Chris,Sean,Gail,Terry,Marie,Martin and Bern headed up … Continued

Six of us started our walk in Sedburgh on a beautiful clear frosty morning, we walked along footpaths passing through farmland to the bottom of Cautley Spout and in one of the fields we walked through we saw something I’ve … Continued

A lovely walk taking in the Thruscross, Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs was enjoyed in glorious weather by 8 members. Thanks to Sue Hembury for coordinating this one!

9 members enjoyed a bright and blustery day on Pen Y Ghent. The threatening rain held off and there was even time to enjoy refreshments in the cafe in Horton in Ribblesdale afterwards! Thanks to Chris Smitton for a great … Continued

Marje, Gail, Jan and Andrew at the end of their Coast to Coast walk at Robin Hood’s Bay on 4th October 2017