Monday October 9th
Twelve of us met in Arnside for a 5 mile walk around Arnside Knott led by Dave Martin. We set
off along the shoreline before curing across the headland then passing through a caravan site to
reach the coast again. We then ascended through a woodland and followed a path just along the low
cliffs where we were able to get glimpses of the sands of Morecambe Bay through the trees and the
mist. We passed through another caravan site before turning left around a farm to begin our the
short, steady ascent of Arnside Knott. Our spirits were lifted as the sun was trying to break through
the clouds and the mist was lifting. We climbed to the summit where we found somewhere suitable
for a lunch stop. Unfortunately, the mist descended and visibility dropped to less than 100 metres.
After lunch we set off on our descent to Arnside, the mist was now so thick that it was hard to see
which path to take. Fortunately, Glyn managed to spot the Kent Estuary Railway Viaduct through
the mist which proved to be a good reference point so we were able to find a grassy path which led
us back to Arnside. After a short walk through the village, we made our way back to our cars to
continue our journey to the hotel.

Tuesday October 10th
The weather was kind to us as it was mild and dry, almost perfect walking conditions and as the day
progressed the mist lifted so we were able to enjoy great views of Morecambe Bay and the
surrounding hills.
Two walks were on offer, Martin Jones led an 8 mile circular walk from the hotel to the delightful
village of Cartmel then returning via Hampsfell.
John an Moira Lyne also led a 6 mile circular walk over Hampsfell, we had to drive a short way
from Grange where we found a suitable roadside parking spot for our walk. We really ought to
think about commissioning a special medal for their efforts as the had done the recce the previous
day in very thick mist and did really well to find the route as there were numerous paths on
Hampsfell which were not signposted.

Wednesday October 11th
We were lucky again with the weather a dry day with some sunny intervals.
Dave Martin led a 6 mile circular walk from Hawkshead village to the delightful Tarn Hows. After
the walk, we returned to Hawkshead where we were able to enjoy a coffee and a bit of browsing in
the outdoor equipment shops before setting off back to the hotel.
Martin Jones led an 8 mile circular walk over The Coniston Fells with the option of a short
extension to the summit of Coniston Old Man. Unfortunately, Karen Kirkham fell and hurt her
ankle the end of the the walk and had to be helped back to the cars. On her return home a
precautionary Xray revealed a break. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope it isn't too long
before she is out walking again.

Thursday October 12th
The weather was even better today as we woke up to clear blue skies on an entirely mist, free
morning. Again two walks were on offer.
Teresa Callaby had kindly given up the walk on the previous day to recce a 6 mile circular walk
from Elterwater. Our route to the parking spot took us along Windermere passing through Bowness
and Ambleside. From the village, it was a steady ascent up a stony track which led us into Little
Langdale. We walked down to Stang End where we had a drinks stop then descended through
woods before making a slight detour to view Celwith Force Waterfall before continuing through the
woods to Skelwith Bridge. This was a delightful lunch spot with picnic tables, seats and stone steps
to sit on beside the river, there was also a cafe which served refreshments. After lunch, the path
took us alongside Elterwater on our way back to the village. Before returning to Grange we had
refreshments at the local pub.
Derek Lowe led our more intrepid walkers on an 8 mile circular walk over Crinkle Crags starting
from The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel nestled beneath the delightful Langdale Pikes.