Wednesday 30th September 2026
Threlkeld Circular
6.5 miles, grade 3
Leader: Ian Rowley
Seventeen Wednesday walkers out today for a walk around Threlkeld
After a section alongside the river Glenderamacken we made a short climb past a hungry looking pack of hounds into Gategill with its old lead mine.
The walk then followed a delightful path contouring around the fellside before reaching Blencathra Outdoor Crntre and a lunch spot with great views over St John’s in the Vale. We quickly dropped down to meet the Keswick to Threlkeld track for a level return to the cars. Great day in great company with a wide variety of sweets passed around the group - some better received than others.
Thanks to everyone who came along
Ian
Sunday Coach Walk 27th September 2026
A Walk
Milnthorpe to Arnside
Leader: Ian Rowley
Photos: Ian Rowley, Pete Rutland and Astrid Carss
A baker's dozen on today’s coach A walk - though in truth little to choose be A and B.
Starting with Dallam and its herd of roe deer then visiting the restored corn mill in Beetham. Not many fairy wishes granted by the renowned “fairy steps” above Beetham but great fun in the rain. The weather improved and we had lunch close by Slackside tower before heading on to Arnside tower; two ancient monuments. It was then onwards and upwards to make the ascent of Arnside Knott before a descent to Arnside, arriving a little behind the B group. Great day in a unique landscape.
Thanks to everyone who came along
Ian
27th September 2026 B walk
Arnside Knott Circular
Leader: Malcolm Iredale
Photos: Malcolm Iredale and Mike Coates
Seventeen of us left the bus at the Arnside sea shore with two immediate challenges; an uphill walk from the start, and a forecast of strong winds and heavy rain !
We soon made it up to the Arnside Knott heart ❤️ for a banana break with a view, just as the first few drops of rain fell ! No problem, it soon dried up and we traversed the top of Arnside Knott before dropping down through the trees to view Arnside Tower but only after inspecting the pigs, hens and horses along the way.
We walked up through Middlebarrow Woodlands into the ancient Eaves Wood using lesser known tracks. The few drops of rain, while not wetting us, had certainly added an extra skid risk to the limestone pavement underfoot; careful footwork by all was required. By the time we reached the Pepperpot overlooking Silverdale and Morecambe Bay we had certainly earned our lunch, complete with pepperpot, albeit no salt !
After lunch we turned for home, continuing our explorations as we went; 3 caravan parks, some pleasant open field paths and the coast path through the trees and shrubs just above the Morecambe Bay shoreline; the high tide ruled out any access to the alternative beach paths.
We arrived back in Arnside in plenty of time for tea and cakes (or beer) and watched as the heavy showers, which had been forecast all day, made a late arrival.
Thanks to all for coming along for this somewhat whistle stop tour of the lovely Arnside area, with its varied woodlands, paths and land/seascapes.
27th September 2026 C Walk
Arnside Knott Circular
Leader: Christine Loftus
Photos: Sharron Murray and Christine Loftus
A group of nine walkers with various injuries and ailments set off to complete a five and a half mile circuit of Arnside Knott. We christened ourselves the wonky leg group but unfortunately it was me, the leader, who struggled the most, with the recurrence of a knee problem that made completing the walk a difficult challenge.
Thanks for all the support and the patience of my fellow walkers for helping me make it to the end of the walk.
Christine
Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Borrowdale Ramble
6 miles, Grade 2/3
Leader: Ian Rowley
Cracking day for Wednesdays Borrowdale ramble. Circuit of about six miles from Seatoller over High Doat and then a circuit of Castle Crag. Nine intrepid walkers enjoying the splendid views that Borrowdale has to offer and a very low pass by two jet fighters.
Ian
Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Carlton to St. Ninian's Road
Leader: Sharron Murray
Photos: Christine Wood, Joyce and Sharron
There were four members on the bus to Carlton, but we were met by Ros at Zurri's and then by Elizabeth at Carlton Mill. It was a good day, no rain and by the time we went over the only hill of the walk, some sunshine. We had to stop and strip off fleeces and coats shortly afterwards. The walk had a few challenges; the afore mentioned hill, a part where the path sloped to one side and rampant nettles which managed to get at least two of our number. It was only a short walk and by ten past twelve we were knocking on Madge's door. We were kept in the back kitchen by Joyce for a few minutes for a surprise! Out walked Hilda Ogden to tell us Madge wasn't available today so Hilda would be taking care of us. It was a merry party. We were joined not only by Hilda and Joyce but Sue, Hazel, Diane and Peter. The refreshments were definitely more of a lunch! As 'Hilda' had a captive audience she brought out a quiz. Pens and paper were handed out, there were no excuses allowed.
Thank you to everyone who turned out, it was a lovely walk and a bonus party. An especial thank you to Madge for the party and to Joyce and Sue who assisted.
Sharron
Sunday 20th September
A walk
Ard Crags and Knott Cragg from Rigg Beck.
Leader: Brenden Carss
Photos by Astrid
Eight of us ventured out down the narrow roads of the Newlands valley. We started at Rigg Beck car park which already had a few cars, but we luckily squeezed in. The weather was nice as we walked along the beck between bracken and then ventured over the beck. The beck crossing was a bit dicey as you see in the pics! Theres been more rain of late. We continued steeply up Aitken Knott. The route was muddy and a bit slippy, especially with the mix of mud and rocks. We had a little banana break part way up. There were a few spots of rain and a fleeting rainbow.
From the top of Aitken Knott there were some great views over Newlands valley and towards Causey Pike and the Dale Head round.
We nearly got blown away along the ridge though! Breezier than forecast. Bit chilly too, but all the uphill was keeping us warm.
We reached Ard Crags then Knott Rigg tops not staying too long due to the wind. We had lunch just below Knott Riggs where there was shelter.
We decided to slightly alter the walk and descend the fell towards Newlands pass and Keskadale Farm, instead of too much of a pull up again. It was a lovely undulating ridge to descend, very scenic with autumnal colours. We then walked a little on the pass, then went through a gate and along country tracks.
Poor Bella got a bit of a shock and yelped when she touched a low electric fence. There were no warning signs ! It appeared to be a pheasant farm.
We followed the countryside past Newlands church and then went along the small back road back to the cars.
We had refreshments at the Royal Oak in Braithwaite afterwards.
Thank you for coming along and the good craic.
Astrid and Brenden.
Sunday 20th September 2026
B Walk
Loweswater Circular
Leader: Malcolm Iredale
Photos: Malcolm Iredale, Mike Coates, Gilly Holmes and Myna Boscocna
Many thanks to the dozen brave souls who joined me for today’s B walk at Loweswater. A very blustery day with the odd drop of light rain in the breeze, but nothing to trouble us, and with the added bonus of some lovely lighting. Many had done this walk before but not in this direction so a different perspective.
The track above Loweswater provided great views, and a banana break opportunity, before we headed on towards Whiteoak Beck. A tentative explore up the valley confirmed that crossing the beck was a step ( or a splash!) too far - so we settled for a visit to the nearby, and unnamed, tarn.
We followed the beck down to find a suitable spot for lunch and were rewarded not only with natural log seating, but a wee bit of warm sunshine. Suitably refreshed we made our way, via Maggie's Bridge, to the Loweswater shore path before the gentle ascent back to the cars, and on to our Cockermouth tea stop.
A lovely day out - thank you all for your company.
Cheerio - - - until the next time!
Malcolm
Wednesday 16th September 2026
Maryport-Crosscanonby-Maryport
Leader: Elizabeth Allnutt
Photos: Dave Elsworth
We hadn't been out west for a while on a Wednesday. It was good to see the sea. The tide was a long way out when we arrived but roaring in with a fierce wind on the last mile up the Promenade. We walked a fair way up the English Coast Path, which here doubles with the Hadrians Cycleway, made a detour to see Milefortlet 21 on the top of Swarthy Hill before walking up to Crosscanonby where we lunched in the churchyard. We walked back through fields and round the edge of the golf course which had managed to obliterate most of the true line of the footpath, before promenading north beside the sea, back to the cafe and a welcome cuppa. We saw lots of evidence for Romans and Vikings and how it was to live close to the sea in times gone by. The rain held off. Thanks to Ken for backmarking and for the excellent company of eighteen walkers.
Elizabeth Allnutt
Tuesday 15th September 2026
Keenan Park litter pick
Leader: Judy Cherrie
A really successful day for the Tuesday Womblers. The weather was really nice and a good turn out. Reay’s DR1 bus arrived at Locke Road Medical Centre on time. The manageress from the café took our group photo. Locke Road was overwhelmingly grubby. We collected a staggering amount in a very short distance. A Cumbria CC skip was in the yard of a factory so we added our bags to it.
We then crossed Eastern Way into Keenan Park where we spread out and picked our way to the shelter. At the shelter we agreed we’d had enough and put the rest of our black sacks into bins and headed off for the Harraby Community Centre for refreshments. The staff at the centre insisted on giving us a discount because they were so chuffed with Carlisle & District Rambling & Fellwalkers “Community Spirit”!
We went our separate ways home from the Centre.
My way was to walk back across the Park. In front of me was a lad munching his way through a large bag of crisps. I just knew he was going to chuck the bag away which he did. I made him pick up the bag.
We had a bit of a stand off through the tunnels but I won and he put the bag in the bin, for which I thanked him. If it had come to a punch up I think I would have won as I was armed with seven Litter Picking sticks!
Judy xxx
Sunday 13th September 2026
Clough Head and Great Dodd
Leader: Robin Steel
Photos by Astrid, Robin and Malcolm
Eight intrepid members joined me on my first walk as leader, when the weather couldn’t have been better for walking with bright sunshine, a slight breeze and clear views over the fells. I may have taken a wrong turning in heavy rain and low cloud, and missed the path down from Great Dodd, when I initially did my recce for this walk but there was no chance of repeating that mistake in these weather conditions and in the company of these walkers.
After parking at High Row, which for some reason was busier than usual, we had an easy walk along the Old Coach Road before taking a left turn and taking the steep grassy path towards Clough Head. We stopped for a banana break halfway along this path before making a slight detour to the craggy top of White Pike to enjoy the views across to Blencathra. After a short break, we soon reached the summit of Clough Head before descending to Calfhow Pike where we stopped for lunch and enjoyed the views across the valley and down to Thirlmere. Now fully refreshed, we took on the long ascent to the summit of Great Dodd before descending along the grassy path across Matterdale Common, which was boggy in places, and back to the cars.
Refreshments were then taken in the beer garden at The Royal Hotel in Dockray where we enjoyed the sun and the after walk craic. Thanks to all those who were brave enough to venture out with me on this walk. As usual the banter was good and the advice given was helpful, although generally ignored. Leading walks in these conditions, and in this company, is a doddle. I only had to occasionally use my whistle to caution over zealous front walkers and kept my yellow and red cards in my pocket!!
Until the next time.
Robin
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Heip Hill, Hawick Mushroom walk
Leaders: Anne & Ken Halliday
Fourteen of us set off on a chilly morning that quickly became a very comfortable temperature for walking and gave us superb views over Hawick and Teviotdale. Leaving the town, we arrived at fields which were possibly the highlight of the day - a myriad mushrooms, a veritable feast of fungi! Suffice to say that some ramblers ended the day with backpacks heavier than they had been at the start. Carlisle will be alive with the sound of sizzling......
Other highlights included walking within inches of a totally uninterested bull and having lunch accompanied by large numbers of swallows and martins filling themselves with food in preparation for their long flight south.
You were a lovely group to walk with. Many thanks.
Haste ye back!
Anne & Ken
Sunday 6th September 2026
Cautley Spout and The Calf
Leaders: Jean Murray and Mark Graham
Photos: Jean Murray, Astrid Carss and Mark Graham
Ten walkers set off to follow the river bank from Sedbergh for about four miles to reach the incline to Cautley Spout. En route we found a distressed sheep with one horn caught in a wire fence. Some members eventually managed to set it free. We took our banana break at the bottom of Cautley Spout and our lunch just above it. The waterfall was impressive as it was cascading down the mountain. Then it was on to the summit of The Calf which had 360 degrees views. Fortunately the weather forecast was wrong again. We had a dry morning and late afternoon sun with a slight breeze. We met about six large groups of school children who were climbing up to Winder Fell. It is a tradition that all newbies do the ascent when they first join the school. We had refreshments at the Black Bull Hotel where there was plenty of banter and laughter. Jean and I would like to thank everyone who joined us.
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Hayton to Brampton Station walk
Leader: David Elsworth
Photos by David Elsworth and Mike Coates
Catching the 685 bus we had a short journey to Hayton junction and then the overcast sky turned to light rain. Fortunately it didn't turn heavy as we headed into Townhead Wood allowing us make good time. In no time we were over the railway and down towards Greenwell picking brambles on the way. Taking the riverside path we headed towards then into Gelt Woods stopping only for our lunch break. Not hanging around as the rain was still persistent we walked through Unity and on towards Brampton Station. We're now on the old Dandy railway trail which takes us under the A69 and our way into Brampton. It's downhill all the way to first Steven Wilson's the butchers, and then Cranston's where we eventually caught our bus home. Once in the city we made for Tullie Cafe, our watering hole. A big thanks again to Ken and everyone else. Until the next time. Dave
