Hi All,

Hope you’re all enjoying this blistering Summer and taking advantage of bone dry fells, dusty paths and slapping on factor 50 like its going out of fashion….

….3,2,1..Yer back in the room!

OK, so far I think we can all agree the Summer weather so far has been pretty atrocious but given we are hardy northern folk, I’m sure this is not putting you off enjoying the boggy moorland, muddy paths and slapping on Goretex  on every outing….hey, ho, It will soon be Winter when we can look forward to more of the same but 5 degrees cooler.

So, enough of this negativity, let’s see what we have in store for next month.

Couple of things first.

Due to personal circumstances, I’m having to take a back seat as the lead for the SP24 in 2018.

The reins are being taken over by Anne Webb and a mail will be going out shortly for a ‘call to arms’ to request a commitment to support the event. This will be the decider as to whether the SP24 will be run in 2018.

Secondly, only 2 people have expressed an interest in a post New Year meal. Do you want to continue with this South Pennine tradition?
I will canvass the masses again in October as this is when I usually book a venue (Cross Keys Next year). The proposed date will be 06.01.18.

Finally, a plug for my other (demanding) role.  August Bank holiday(and the week prior) is the annual Craven Pothole Club public winch meet at Gaping Gill. A truly remarkable experience for the general public and a chance to view what is considered one of the worlds natural wonders(And the tallest waterfall in the UK). If anyone is interested in paying a visit, give me a shout and I will provide further information.

http://cravenpotholeclub.org/index.php

You will have all now received the latest Strider and I think you will all agree, Ron has done a sterling job in compiling and press ganging people to produce a great walks program for the next quarter.

What do we have in store for August?

Thu 3rd Aug 2017

Pork Pie Perambulation

Group Walk - 29ml. 08.00 Meet Nr. Suspension Bridge,Bark Lane,Addingham. (GR SE083498). Demanding route Via,Whetstone Gate,Otley Chevin and Ellarcarr Pike c4000 ft ascent. Sat Nav LS29 0RA.Map 297. Shop midway to replenish supplies.Brisk Pace.No dogs please. C: Ian Hull Telephone number in Strider

Sat 12th Aug 2017

Around Rossendale

Group Walk - 20ml. 09.00 Meet at Kay Street, long stay c.p. Rawtenstall. (GR SD813228). Nearest Postcode BB4 7LS. No dogs please, Moderate Pace. C: Frank and Julie T: 07704929414. E: jes632004@yahoo.co.uk

Thu 17th Aug 2017

Hole In The Wall

Group Walk - 20ml. 08.15 Meet Knutsford Railway Station. (GR SJ753783). Circular Walk. Moderate Pace. C: Neil Cartwright

Sat 26th Aug 2017

Lancashire Mountain Reversal

Group Walk - 24ml. 08.30 Meet at Cowan Bridge c.p.off A65 south of Kirby Lonsdale. (GR SD636764). Gragareth { Lancashire Mountain } Great Comb,Crag Hill and the Barbon Fells. Moderate Pace. C: Peter Smith T: 01282 603553 M 07812925738

Thu 31st Aug 2017

Tea & Toast

Group Walk - 24ml. 08.30 Meet at Katys Diner on Buxton Road Dove Holes. (GR SK075773). Via Combs,White Hall Centre,Ashwood Dale,Cunning Dale,Peak Forest andSparrowpit. Tea&Toast, Leaders Treat 08.00 at Katys Diner. Nearest Post Code SK17 8DW. Moderate/Brisk pace.No dogs please. C: Ron Wallwork T: 07910 409 299

With regard to Challenge events in our area:-

Sun 6th Aug 2017 Dovedale Dipper Challenge  26 or 15ml. (Non LDWA)

Sat 12th Aug 2017 Marsden Moors Meander Challenge  22ml. The Irregulars

Sat 26th Aug 2017 30th Smugglers Trod Challenge  25 or 17ml. Yorkshire Coast

Sat 26th Aug 2017 Gritstone Charity Walk Challenge  22, 16, 10 or 7ml. (Non LDWA)

As usual, full details for all the social walks and events  can be found on the LDWA website and Strider.

Cheers,

Glenn.