80th Anniversary Walks 2026
Here are a selection of photographs from across all three anniversary walks, rendered into black and white as they would have been if taken in 1946 when the club first began. Here's to the next eighty years. Thank you Astrid for editing these photos
Sunday 19th April 2026
Anniversary A Walk
Leader: Ian Rowley
Photos: Gill A, Malcolm Iredale & Astrid Carss
Sunday 19th April 2026
Anniversary B Walk
Leader: Graham Bell
Photos: Gill Holmes
Sunday 19th April 2026
Anniversary C Walk
Leader: Sandra Stockley
Photos Christine Wood & Mike Coates
Saturday 18th April 2026
Club 80th Anniversary celebration
A big thank you to all the team; from the organisation- Pete, Graham and the committee, to the catering- Judith, Carol, Ellen and all the team, and to all those who helped in one way or another and especially to you, our members past and present, who made the day go with a swing.
Wednesday 15th April
Bus walk. Scotby to Warwick Bridge
Leader: David Elsworth
Distance: 8 miles, grade 3/4
At the bus station we gathered for the 685 bus and joined the rest of the group at Scotby. Walking through the village we took the Wetheral road before heading onto the footpath leading to Carlisle golf course. Crossing the greens with needed caution as it looked a busy day with balls everywhere. Through the wood and after crossing the road it was over several fields and into Warwick on Eden where we got back onto tarmac from the rear of the pub. We now dropped down the bank and through more fields before we made a decision to have an early lunch as the weather was threatening. By the time we got to Wetheral Station we needed waterproofs on but it only lasted until we were in Great Corby and heading for the crossing gate at Sandy Lane. Onto tarmac again and through Burnrigg we then turn and followed the footpath through the rear of Warwick Bridge. It's downhill from here as we head for the Mill and ready to demolish some calories. A treat was in store and it was yummy as we all fed our faces. I think I speak for everyone that at the drop of a hat we will be back. Many thanks you all and especially Elizabeth who was my back person....until the next time...Dave
Sunday 12th April 2026
Robinson, Hindsgarth and Dale Head
Leader: Astrid Carss
Photos: Astrid Carss & Pete Rutland
It rained at the start of the walk, but then stopped and stayed dry for the rest of day. We all kept our waterproofs on however, due to the high, chilly winds. The rock was wet on the scramble up Robinson, but everyone made it safely. We had a banana break halfway up Robinson and later found a lunch spot out of the wind, in the valley below Hindsgarth.
It was a tough walk, especially on the knees on the way down, the path has seen better days! But we were rewarded with gorgeous views over the Newlands Valley. The snow had all gone, leaving it definitely wet and boggy in places.
Welcome to two newcomers today. I hope you both join us again.
Astrid
Sunday 12th April 2026
Newlands Church and Goldscope Mine
Leader: Ian Rowley
Photos: Mandy Gilpin, Martina and Barbara
Portinscale to Goldscope Mine and return via Newlands church about 9 miles.
Some sharp showers for the start of the walk but the weather gradually settled down and sixteen of us enjoyed a fine ramble in the stunning Newlands valley
A small number of brave souls venturing a short way into the mine and we also spied the Search and Rescue dogs training further up the valley. As always a great day in great company. The afternoon turned warm and sunny as we paused briefly at Newlands church before we headed back to Portinscale and refreshments at the chalet.
Ian
Wednesday 8th April, 2026
Melmerby and Ousby
7 miles: Grade 3
Leader: Graham Bell
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Parham Beck
2.5 miles, grade 4
Leader: Christine Wood
5th April 2026
Litter Pick
Leader: Pete Rutland
It was unfortunate the walk was cancelled as the forecast changed so rapidly we could have walked; but it is better to be safe than sorry. However a limited litter pick went ahead and fourteen bags were filled in the short time we were there. Not a bad result. Thanks to the Sands Centre manager who allowed us to use his bins for the rubbish. The next litter pick will be on 27th May in Silloth. This will be a Wednesday walk. The June litter pick will be on 16th June and organised by the Tuesday walkers. Details to be announced soon. We hope you will be able to join us for one of these walks. Hopefully the litter pick in July will be a Sunday one to allow all our members to be involved.
Pictures below of before and after.
Pete
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Eden River and Rutter Force from Appleby
Leader: Ian Rowley
Good turnout as usual for today’s walk, a little longer than advertised due to parking arrangements. The weather stayed fine and the riverside path along the Eden was mostly passable, (not always the case). Lunch was taken at Ormeside church and we made our way to the waterfall at Rutter force
It was there that disaster almost struck when I slipped on the edge of the ford and my phone disappeared with a splash into the river! After several minutes of desperate searching and very wet feet; thank you Dave for joining me in the river, one of the eagle-eyed members of the group spotted it. Despite having been fully submerged for a good five minutes, remarkably the phone was unharmed. That was enough drama for the day and we made our way back to Appleby
Thanks to all who came along and especially web-footed David and eagle-eyed Ian
