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March and April pictures moved to archive - Mar/Apr 2009
June and July events added.
P101 10th May - Kirkby Lonsdale
P102 24th May - Beddgelert - A1 and A2
P103 7th June - Aber - A1 and B1
P104 21st June - Langdale - A1, A2, B1 and B2
Dreaming - D and J's,
Di's and
Johns's.
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D and J. Once it has been issued on the coach we normally have an electronic copy of the "Shamble" to hand.
Index to page
Sunday Coach Rambles are 8:15am at Central Stree; Friday nights, unless otherwise noted at 7:30 at Deafness Resource Centre.
Introduction
Our walking club is a friendly group based around coach rambles every other Sunday.
The Sunday coach rambles start at 8:15 am from Central Street, with free car parking nearby.
Return time varies according to destination.
In winter the walks finish earlier, mostly back at Central Street by 6:30 to 7pm,
and in summer they finish later - normally back by 9pm.
As well as the fortnightly coach rambles we have frequent Friday evening club room meets (talks, slide shows etc) in winter, and walks in summer. The Friday evening
walks are free to members and friends, with no advanced booking required.
There are a couple of hostel weekends a year, and sometimes other trips away. In summer ther are a number of car based Sunday walks.
For those in proud possession of a travel pass, and those yet to acquire one, there are occasional mid week walks.
The club caters for a wide range of walking abilities, though, be warned, our C parties require
a deep purse/wallet as many tea shops are visited.
Typically on a coach ramble there will be 5 walks offered which will range from 7 miles and maybe 500 feet of ascent, to strenuous walks of 14 miles plus, with maybe
several thousand feet of ascent.
We advise people to start with a walk well within their capabilities and inclination, and then to work
up the grades until they find the level they are happy with.
Normally, but it is not always possible, the destination with be choosen to make use of local cafes and pubs,
and to ensure that public toilets are available.
Walks often start at different locations to allow for A to B walks,
but all finish at the same destination.
One club rule to be aware of is that we always take off our
boots (muddy or otherwise) before getting on the coach at the end of the walks, so please bring a change of footware.
Membership is on an annual basis and runs from February to January. 2009 fees are £12 for adults, £10 for over 60's, and £2 for juniors. Family membership is also available.
Coach walks can be booked two weeks ahead and costs vary according to distance, in 2008 generally adult prices
vary from £8 to £12 with juniors being £2.
It is possible to try out two
walks before joining, and an extra £1 per adult is charged for this. Non members can only book the week before the
Sunday walk, so occasionally coaches may be fully booked.
Whilst the program is to the best of our knowledge correct, it is subject to change. We will update any changes at our earliest opportunity.
If you would like further information please contact us via our e-mail D and J.
Walk grading
Please note not all grades are available on all walks, occasionally A walks have been combined.
A1 Party 12 to 18 miles, up to 5,000 feet of ascent
Strenous, some time for stops. May include scrambling and other rough stuff, usually back in time for the teashop.
Example summer walk, Pike 0 Blisco, Crinkle Crags and Bowfell from Langdale (15 miles. 3,000 ft), example winter walk, Ambleside to Grasmere via Dove Crag & Fairfield (12 miles, 3,000 ft)
A2 Party 10 to 14 miles, up to 3,000 feet of ascent
Similar to A1 without the rough stuff (no Striding Edge or Crib Goch), mountain and moorland walks, usually back in time for the teashop.
Example summer walk, Langdale Pikes from Langdale (11 miles, 3,000 ft), example winter walk, Helm Crag and Steel Fell from Grasmere (9 miles, 2,500 ft)
B1 Party 9 to 12 miles, up to 2,000 feet of ascent
Lower fells, moorland and valleys avoiding the higher summits, rougher terrain and steep climbs; several stops to enjoy the view and any local hospitality, back in time for the teashop.
Example summer walk, Lingmoor Fell and Little Langdale from Langdale (11 miles, 1,200 ft), example winter walk, Ambleside to Grasmere via Loughrigg Fell and Rydal (9 miles, 800 ft)
B2 Party 7 to 10 miles, up to 1,000 feet of ascent
Generally, easy, paced valley walks with any climbing being gradual and spread out through the day. Plenty of time for stops. Back in time for the teashop and perhaps time to look round the destination as well.
Example summer walk, Blea Tarn and Little Langdale from Langdale (9 miles, 700ft), example winter walk, Ambleside to Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace and Rydal (8 miles, 300ft)
C Party 7 miles maximum, 500 feet maximum ascent
Valley walking with plenty of stops and time to enjoy places of interest, back in plenty of time for the teashop (often starts at one as well), and a look around the destination.
Example summer walk, Langdale Valley exploration (7 miles very little climbing), example winter walk, Circuit of Grasmere and Rydal Water (6 miles, 250ft)
Social walk
Social walk is an occasional event.
February 2009
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 1st February Grassington
Friday 6th February AGM
Friday 13th February Committee Meeting Deafness Resource Centre
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 15th February Eyam
Friday 20th February Talk: Merseyside Rights of Way
Friday 27th February Talk: Geology and Scenery
March 2009
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 1st March Bowness
Friday 6th March Committee Meeting Deafness Resource Centre
Friday 13th March First Aid Part 1
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 15th March Skipton
20th-22nd March YHA Weekend
Friday 27th March First Aid Part 2
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 29th March Trawsfynydd
April 2009
Friday 3rd April Committee Meeting Deaf Centre
Sunday Car Ramble - Sunday 5th April North Lakes
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 12th April Stavely
Friday 17th April Quiz Deaf Centre
Friday 24th April The Sounds of Music Deaf Centre
Sunday Coach Ramble - 26th April Llangollen
May 2009
Friday 1st May Committee Meeting Deaf Centre
Friday 8th May Masons Arms Chadwick Green
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 10th May Kirkby Lonsdale
Friday 15th May Red Cat Crank
Friday 22nd May Orrell Water Park Orrell
Sunday Coach Ramble - 24th May Beddgelert
Friday 29th May Derby Arms Rainford
June 2009
Friday 5th June Committee Meeting Deaf Centre
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 7th June Aber
Friday 12th June Wheatsheaf Rainford
Sunday Car Ramble - Sunday 14th June Snowdon
Friday 19th June Red Lion Parbold
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 21st June Langdales
Friday 26th June Smithy Manor Sutton Manor
Sunday Car Ramble - Sunday 28th June Y Gribin & The Glyders
July 2009
Friday 3rd July Committee Meeting Deaf Centre
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 5th July Castleton
Friday 10th July Manor Farm Rainhill
Sunday Car Ramble - Sunday 12th July Central Lakes
Friday 17th July Unicorn Billinge
Sunday Coach Ramble - Sunday 19th July Capel Curig
Friday 24th July The Bay Horse Ashton-in-Makerfield
Friday 31st July Beacon Country Park Dalton
August 2009
TBC
September 2009
TBC
October 2009
TBC
November 2009
TBC
December 2009
TBC
January 2010
TBC
February 2010
TBC
Photos
To send photos for inclusion on page please e-mail D and J.
Recent photos
Photo archives
10th May - Kirkby Lonsdale
Extra photos in various set set - A1's and B1's - 3rd row onwards.
Di's B2 photos
24th May - Beddgelert
Thanks to Andrew G and Steve for supplying the photos
7th June - Aber
Andrew's A1 photos on Flickr
21st June - Langdales
This page was last updated on 24th June 2009.