10th Oct 2014 - Kirkby Lonsdale

‘A’ party, led by David and Christine, start at Over Kellet on the B 6254 and follow various foot paths and bridleways via Capernwray, Borwick, Priest Hutton and Coat Green to Burton-in-Kendal. Then it’s up and over Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof to High and Low Biggins and finally Kirkby Lonsdale.

15 miles with approx. 2000 ft. of ascent Map GPX download

‘B’ party, led by Don and Tony, start at Storrs Hall on the B 5264 ( north of Gressingham) then via Locka Lane, Brown Edge, Henridding, Crag House, Hutton Roof to finish in Kirkby Lonsdale. Approx. 9 miles with some gradual ascents.

‘C’ party, led by Pat and Pauline, will have a circular walk from Devil’s Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale. Just one short climb at first through fields to reach High Casterton and Fellfoot Road. This is an ancient Roman track of three kilometres from which you can enjoy stunning views all round Bowland, the Lune Valley and the Lakeland Fells. Also of interest alomg the track are the sheepfold sculptures by the internationally renowned artist Andy Goldsworthy – 16 stones in all. Eventually the path drops down through fields once more to Casterton (a lovely village with wonderful mellow old stone houses) plus Casterton Hall and back to Devil’s Bridge. Approx. 7 miles.