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Wordsworth country at its very best
7:40am Friday 26th August 2011
Whatever the time of year, Grasmere is busy, but I always want to stroll in this area during late summer, early autumn. A few years ago, I was given a book which included a walk leading up to Alcock Tarn and which was described as one-and-a-half mile long and easy going. This was an error - it was four-and-a-half miles long and difficult for a stroller, if not for a walker! It was, however, worth the effort because this is Wordsworth country at its very best. It was a wonderful walk.
A circular walk from Furness Abbey
5:20pm Friday 19th August 2011
This pleasing walk starts from the extensive red sandstone ruins of Furness Abbey in the charming Vale of Nightshade. Footpaths lead to Dalton-in-Furness. Here look for the castle, built in 1330-36, to provide refuge for the monks of the Abbey against Scottish raiders. Close by is the stunning red sandstone church of the St Mary. The walk then takes you over fine, quiet pastures to Newton village and on down to Bow Bridge, over Red Mill Beck, built in the 15th Century, which carried a packhorse route to the nearby Abbey.
Stroll to Long Meg and get a sense of history
10:20am Friday 12th August 2011
Recently I was reading a book about the English Civil Wars of the 1640s. The followers of Parliament in conflict with King Charles I met in secret in 1637 around the Long Meg stone circle to plan their action. This inspired me to enjoy a stroll around the circle, and the day I chose was St Swithin’s Day. It was a lovely day until the afternoon, when I was caught by a huge shower of rain. Legend has it that if it rains on St Swithin’s Day, the next 40 days will be wet! I only hope this is wrong!
White Stone walk has fabulous views
5:50pm Friday 5th August 2011
Park in the old road beside the A590, grid ref 384849. Access this from Newby Bridge roundabout, where you take the A592 for Windermere. A very short way along take the first right turn, a narrow lane that leads to Staveley-in-Cartmel. At the first signpost, bear right and then right again at the signpost for the church. Continue down the narrow lane, ignore the turn to rejoin the A-road, and continue ahead for a few yards to park in a wide area of the old road.
Brotherswater walk
6:10pm Friday 29th July 2011
This has long been one of my favourite walks because it is lovely to look at, is full of natural history and has a haunting name.
Hartsop walk
8:58am Friday 29th July 2011
This has long been one of my favourite walks because it is quiet full of natural history and has a haunting name.
Blea Tarn walk
5:40pm Friday 15th July 2011
I recently looked at my diary dated July 7, 1955, when a friend of mine had just bought an old motorbike and a new camera.
Pen-y-ghent walk
11:00am Friday 8th July 2011
Park in the car park at Horton in Ribblesdale, grid ref 807725 (£4 all day).
Orrest Head walk
8:50am Saturday 2nd July 2011
This is a very short walk but one which should never be rushed.
Soutergate walk
8:30am Friday 24th June 2011
This is a second walk from Soutergate. The last one was in The Westmorland Gazette on April 28. together.
Alston walk
4:55pm Tuesday 21st June 2011
ONE of my favourite walks in the whole of Cumbria is around Alston – loved by serious walkers but under-rated by those who prefer to ‘stroll’.
Barbon walk
10:00am Friday 10th June 2011
THE pleasant village of Barbon lies in the Lune Valley between Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh.
Burgh-by-Sands walk
8:20am Thursday 2nd June 2011
The year 2011 with its wonderful spring has been a delight to walkers.
Burnmoor Tarn walk
11:10am Friday 27th May 2011
Park in the car park, grid ref 174006, at Dalegarth, the terminus for the La’al Ratty, Eskdale (£3 all day).
Fell Foot and Gummer’s Howe walk
6:10pm Friday 20th May 2011
I HAVE often thought that if you want to understand an area you need to speak to those who have lived and worked all their lives in the region.
Along the Roman Wall at Birdoswald walk
8:40am Saturday 7th May 2011
THERE is nothing like walking through history and there is an added bonus if you can add a little natural history and some wonderful scenery into the mix.
Kirkby-in-Furness walk
2:10pm Thursday 28th April 2011
PARK in the new car park at Soutergate, grid ref: 229817. This lies on the east side of the A595, less than a mile south of Four Lane Ends crossroads at Kirkby-in-Furness.
Wetheral walk
8:50am Friday 22nd April 2011
THIS walk sees me continuing to follow in the steps of the months which dominated our countryside for around four centuries and were the richest landowners in the country.
Souther Fell walk
12:30pm Friday 15th April 2011
Park at Mungrisedale village, below the Mill Inn, and opposite the Recreational Centre, grid ref 364303. Small fee for the centre requested.
Force Falls and Satterthwaite walk
11:30am Friday 25th March 2011
Just beyond the Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway, continue along the A590. Look for a sign to the right indicating Grizedale.
Ulverston walk
4:40pm Friday 18th March 2011
A walk from The Gill, Ulverston The Cumbria Way (CW) starts from the sculpture at the end of The Gill car park.
Levens Park and the River Kent walk
10:00am Friday 25th February 2011
From the M6, exit from junction 36 and follow the A590 towards Newby Bridge, which is some distance away.
Silverdale walk
9:30am Friday 18th February 2011
LOVELY Silverdale is named after the silvery limestone hills that erupt from the gentle pastures beyond the village.
Arnside Knott walk
9:30am Friday 11th February 2011
This stroll involves a couple of steep climbs and descents but offers excellent views up to and from Arnside Knott.
Whicham Valley walk
10:00am Friday 4th February 2011
This pleasing short walk starts from Brockwood Hall, the timeshare in the Whicham Valley.
Broughton-in-Furness walk
8:10am Friday 21st January 2011
Broughton is a wonderful village from which to start a walk, with many footpaths leading into the delectable countryside all around.
High Close walk
2:20pm Friday 14th January 2011
This walk begins close to a network of minor and narrow roads from Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge and towards Langdale at High Close.
Rusland walk
4:34pm Wednesday 12th January 2011
THIS is a fairly long walk, slightly challenging but quite delightful – just right for a New Year.
Loweswater walk
3:21pm Wednesday 12th January 2011
Following my recent stroll around Buttermere – and keeping a wary eye open for the weather – I decided to enjoy another relatively level walk, this time around Loweswater.
A walk from Torver with a glimpse of Coniston Water
11:30am Monday 19th December 2011
Park beside Torver church, grid ref 285943. There is an honesty box for a fee of £2.
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