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Next walk: Sept 6th -- Ambleside - Lake District

Details available as of 27th August

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Septembers walk takes us to Ambleside in the Lake District with the usual A, B & C walks Coach will stop at Burton Services on the way out for a comfort break. There will be a similar stop on the eay back, this will be comfirmed on the day. Coach will be parked at Rothay Road with an expected departure time of 5pm (STC) . Please check Freshbield Ramblers page on facebook for maps & pictures as currently unable to post pics on website thank you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/

Walk Leader(s) Plan/Recce report

A Phil Cunningham A Walk - Linear

WE SHALL BE GETTING OFF AT INGS [ SO PLEASE BE READY ] , FROM HERE WE MAKE FOR WHASDIKE THEN ON TO YEWS WE HAVE WALK ON THE ROAD UNTILL WE REACH HAG END , WHERE WE TURN FOR SCHOOL KNOTT THEN TO WINDERMERE . THEN UP TO ORREST HEAD THEN TO ALLEN KNOTT WE TURN AND GO UP LONGMIRE ROADWE FOLLOW THE ROAD THEN TURN AND MAKE FOR THE HOWE PASSING THE CHURCH AND INTO LOW FOLD , FROM HERE WE FOLLOW ROBIN LANE PASSING PILLAR HIGH SKELGHYLL GOING THOUGH SKELGHYLL WOOD AND INTO AMBLESIDE . DISTANCE ABOUT 12 MILS LUNCH WE BE TAKEN AT PLACE WITH GOOD VIEWS . WE WILL STOP AT KENDAL ON THE WAY UP

B B - Andy Purcell B walk Ambleside “B’ walk 10.4 miles 1598ft This is a 10.4 linear walk commencing at Windermere and finishing in Ambleside. The coach will only be able to stop for a short period near Windermere railway station so it is important that everyone has everything with them and is ready to go. The walk starts with a steep ascent to ‘Orres Head’ and although it is a bit of a struggle first thing in the morning you are rewarded with great views of Bowness and virtually the whole of the lake. We cross fields and good paths towards Troutbeck arriving in the valley above the Holiday park before descending to the main road leading to the Kirkstone Pass. it is a short journey 200m along this road before we cut through the church yard and ascend towards High Green before following the road to Robin Lane. There is the opportunity to have refreshments in Troutbeck with the possibility of an ice cream at the Old Post Office Tea Room. There are only two ascents during this walk the initial one at the start and a more gradual one on Robin lane. This section of the walk is very pleasant crossing open fields having continual good views of lake Windermere before going through Skelghyll Woods arriving in Ambleside.. The paths throughout this walk are generally very good paths (except for the odd tree root) and the walk provides views that are not normally seen.

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C Louise Pim and Liz Bellman Ambleside 'C' Walk 6th September 2026. Walk leaders are Louise Pim and Liz Bellman. Please note we will not be starting our walk with a visit to a coffee shop. Also this is not an ordinary C walk. It is a very challenging walk at 1000 ft and at least 7 miles - depending on where the coach drops us off. We left Low Fold car park crossing the road going along the footpath until we reach the A593 we walk long this road pass Brathay Farm until we see a footpath when we begin our steep ascent up going towards Fishgarths Wood. We turn right and continue steeply up to Lily Tarn. All of the hard work is well worth it because of the views you will see of the surrounding area. We will have a break at the tarn where you will find out the reason for the tarn's name. We will take our time going the 600 ft up. There are plenty of resting places and benches where you can get your breath back. We then walk towards Miller Brow descending steeply towards the road. We follow the road walking along the River Rothay to our next point of interest which are the stepping stones a wonderful place to take a photo! Don't worry we are not going to cross them! From here we continue to Rydal passing Rydal Hall and walk through Rydal park to see our third point of interest some Waterfalls and Low Sweden Bridge. From there we walk towards Ambleside returning to the coach park. There are plenty of shops, cafes and pubs for you to frequent in Ambleside.

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Walk	Leader(s)	Plan/Recce report
A	Phil Cunningham	A Walk - Linear WE SHALL BE GETTING OFF AT INGS [ SO PLEASE BE READY ] , FROM HERE WE MAKE FOR WHASDIKE THEN ON TO YEWS WE HAVE WALK ON THE ROAD UNTILL WE REACH HAG END , WHERE WE TURN FOR SCHOOL KNOTT THEN TO WINDERMERE . THEN UP TO ORREST HEAD THEN TO ALLEN KNOTT WE TURN AND GO UP LONGMIRE ROADWE FOLLOW THE ROAD THEN TURN AND MAKE FOR THE HOWE PASSING THE CHURCH AND INTO LOW FOLD , FROM HERE WE FOLLOW ROBIN LANE PASSING PILLAR HIGH SKELGHYLL GOING THOUGH SKELGHYLL WOOD AND INTO AMBLESIDE . DISTANCE ABOUT 12 MILS LUNCH WE BE TAKEN AT PLACE WITH GOOD VIEWS . WE WILL STOP AT KENDAL ON THE WAY UP
B	B - Andy Purcell	B walk Ambleside “B’ walk 10.4 miles 1598ft This is a 10.4 linear walk commencing at Windermere and finishing in Ambleside. The coach will only be able to stop for a short period near Windermere railway station so it is important that everyone has everything with them and is ready to go. The walk starts with a steep ascent to ‘Orres Head’ and although it is a bit of a struggle first thing in the morning you are rewarded with great views of Bowness and virtually the whole of the lake. We cross fields and good paths towards Troutbeck arriving in the valley above the Holiday park before descending to the main road leading to the Kirkstone Pass. it is a short journey 200m along this road before we cut through the church yard and ascend towards High Green before following the road to Robin Lane. There is the opportunity to have refreshments in Troutbeck with the possibility of an ice cream at the Old Post Office Tea Room. There are only two ascents during this walk the initial one at the start and a more gradual one on Robin lane. This section of the walk is very pleasant crossing open fields having continual good views of lake Windermere before going through Skelghyll Woods arriving in Ambleside.. The paths throughout this walk are generally very good paths (except for the odd tree root) and the walk provides views that are not normally seen. . .
C	Louise Pim and Liz Bellman	Ambleside 'C' Walk 6th September 2026. Walk leaders are Louise Pim and Liz Bellman. Please note we will not be starting our walk with a visit to a coffee shop. Also this is not an ordinary C walk. It is a very challenging walk at 1000 ft and at least 7 miles - depending on where the coach drops us off. We left Low Fold car park crossing the road going along the footpath until we reach the A593 we walk long this road pass Brathay Farm until we see a footpath when we begin our steep ascent up going towards Fishgarths Wood. We turn right and continue steeply up to Lily Tarn. All of the hard work is well worth it because of the views you will see of the surrounding area. We will have a break at the tarn where you will find out the reason for the tarn's name. We will take our time going the 600 ft up. There are plenty of resting places and benches where you can get your breath back. We then walk towards Miller Brow descending steeply towards the road. We follow the road walking along the River Rothay to our next point of interest which are the stepping stones a wonderful place to take a photo! Don't worry we are not going to cross them! From here we continue to Rydal passing Rydal Hall and walk through Rydal park to see our third point of interest some Waterfalls and Low Sweden Bridge. From there we walk towards Ambleside returning to the coach park. There are plenty of shops, cafes and pubs for you to frequent in Ambleside. https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshfieldramblers/