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Saturday 24th January — Rydal Water and Silver How

Meet time: 9.15am

Start time: 9.30am

Estimated finish time: 2pm to 2.30 pm.

Distance: About 8.3 miles (13.36 kilometres).

Ascent: About 1610 feet (491 meters).

Ramblers walk grading: B (Moderate).

Start point: Grasmere Village Green.

Postcode: LA22 9SX

Car parking: There are lay-bys with free parking along the A591 east and north of Grasmere.… Link to read the rest

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CANCELLED! — Sunday 23rd February — Rydal Water and Silver How

Due to the forecast indicating very high winds, this walk has been cancelled.

Meet time: 9.15am

Start time: 9.30am

Estimated finish time: 1.30pm to 1.45pm

Distance: 7.3 to 7.4 miles.

Ascent: About 1550 feet.

Ramblers walk grading: B (Moderate).

Start point: Grasmere Village Green

Postcode: LA22 9SX

Car parking: There are a few long lay-bys along the A591 within Grasmere; and there are two pay-and-display car parks within Grasmere itself.… Link to read the rest

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Wednesday 26th June – Grasmere Lake Circular

Meeting Time and Location:18:45, Grasmere Village Centre, The Green by the little Bookshop.

Start Time:19:00

Finish: 20:30 approx

Parking / Public Transport: Pay and Display Car Parks in the village, lay bys on the A591 north of village, Summer Stagecoach bus service 555 – check timetable.… Link to read the rest

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Saturday 11th March – Fairfield to Nab Scar from Grasmere

Meet time: 9.15am

Start time: 9.30am

Estimated finish time: 4pm to 4.30pm

Distance: 10.6 miles (17.06 kilometres)

Ascent: About 3,170 feet (966 meters)

Ramblers walk grading: A (Strenuous)

Start point: Grasmere Village Green (this is next to the intersection of roads, there is the main road Broadgate which runs through the centre of the village, on the intersection there is the start of the Easedale Road and the start of College Street.… Link to read the rest

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Summit Good Social in Grasmere

Any excuse is good to hold a social evening meal and the Summit Good AGM is as good as any!

We have a table for a maximum of 15 people booked for 5:00pm on Saturday 29 October at the Traveller’s Rest in Grasmere (dogs are unfortunately not allowed in the restaurant part of the Traveller’s Rest). … Link to read the rest

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Summit Good AGM Time!

It’s that time of year again when we trick/persuade/encourage/invite people to join the committee!

We are what is classed as a flexigroup by the ramblers.  What this means is we don’t have a geographical area to look after.  Our main activity is organising guided walks, with the aim to encourage and support young members’ (20’s, 30’s, & 40’s) interest in walking.… Link to read the rest

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Sunday 8 March – Grasmere, Rydal Water, Elterwater circular

Starting Point: Grasmere Village Green
Meeting Time: 09:45
Start Time:10:00
Finish Time: 15:30 approx
Parking/Transport: Lay By on A591 or pay and display, bus service 599 and 555
Grading: Easy/Leisurely, a few mostly short inclines, much level walking
Miles: 8 approx (not measured)
Ascent: About 300m (not measured)
Terrain: Mostly a mix of quiet roads, and good surfaced paths, some minor rocky less defined paths in places

Route Description:
A low level walk alongside Grasmere, Rydal Water and Elterwater.… Link to read the rest