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Weatherlam Sunday 15 December
Relatively good weather was quite a surprise after the previous few days. Despite large pile-up on M61 which closed motorway around Chorley managed to get a later start from Tilberthwaite and up onto Weatherlam Edge. Lots of deep snow on the Edge made route finding interesting. Strong winds on the top meant a late lunch lower down but all in all a good day out: high cloud, low sun & fantastic light. Back to Tilberthwaite just as the light was fading. ... See more

Ho Ho Ho here we go, but before we do here's a summary of the WW's exploits during Autumn and so far this winter. Dunnerdale Fells; Scaleber Force and Hunter Bank; Beda Fell and the Nab from Martintindale; A circular walk around Blackstone Edge, another grand day out this time on the moors above Manchester; Levens Bridge to Kendal Circular; Malham to Arncliffe Circular, look out for us in the latest James Herriot spectacular; Settle, Scalaber Force and Cattrig Fell with waterfalls and fossil hunting; Knott End, Pilling, Preesall, and the Wyre-Lune Wildfowl Sanctuary. A splendid turnout of 21 members, it must be the delights of Knott End which attracts em!; Saddle Fell, Fairsnape and Parlick, a damp and drizzly day with recovery in the Cobbled Corner Cafe by way of the WW's Xmas meal; Rivington and White Coppice, via a new route around the reservoirs; Wren Crag, High Rigg and Naddle Fell, an excellent walk, well done JL all is forgiven! Its been a very mixed year with the very sad loss of a dear friend, and a couple of unfortunate accidents. The good news is that attendance has greatly increased and although the rain does occasionally fall the weather in general has been kind and blue sky days have been aplenty. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from the WW's. ... See more

Having just passed the Autumn Equinox its time for a summary of the WW exploits over the summer months. A circuit of Lingmoor Fell from the Achillie Ratty Hut in Langdale. A lovely sunny day and what a pleasure to see the Langdales at their finest, a couple of England's finest valleys; A walk from Marles Wood on the River Ribble. Taking in Hurst Green, Stoneyhurst, the Hodder, Winkley Hall and the Ribble Way; A circuit of Borrowdale from Low Borrowbridge by the A685; Shap Fells - Lunch House , Gray Bull, Sleddale Pike, Wasdale Pike, Great Saddle Crag and Ulthwaite Rigg. What no paths? Hard going and even harder as the day progressed; West Pennine Moors – Winter Hill, Counting Hill, Noon Hill and Rivington Pike. Rather damp, in fact a mid afternoon Lancashire monsoon; The Ulswater Way - Patterdale to Pooley Bridge via Aira Force. A lovely day on the hills above Ulswater. Ticking off Gowbarrow Fell, Great Meldrum and Little Meldrum before refreshment in The Sun Hotel in Pooley Bridge; Carnforth to Arnside – Warton Crag, Yeland Redmane, etc.; Harter Fell, Branstree and Selside Pike – A pleasant day of changeable weather with showers, capped by a visit to Shap Chippy; Grassmere circular – A walk and talk day following the tragic loss of Brian; Hempsfell from Grange with magnificent views of the Lakes and Morecambe Bay; Great Hill from Anglzarke – A very well attended walk in memory of our dear friend and entertainer Brian who will be missed by us all. A very sad end to a well attended summer of Wednesday Walks. ... See more

A sad loss for all of us in the Club but please share.

We have now been in touch with Louis Kennedy and Ellie. So grateful
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On Wednesday 28th August 2019 we lost our very special Grandfather and Father, Brian Guilfoyle, in a mountaineering accident. He was walking Sharp Edge on Blencathra (Saddleback) in the Lake District at the time. Our whole family are so grateful to all the people who tried to help him, including his friends, the emergency services and other walkers who were there.

We have been informed that a young couple in their early 20’s risked their own safety to reach Brian down the mountain to attend to his aid. For this we want to thank them from the bottom of our hearts but as we were not at the scene ourselves we do not know their names or anywhere that we can find them.

We would like to ask everyone to share this post in the hope that they just might see it, so that we can thank them properly and show our gratitude for their courageous efforts. Thank you so much. Love Louise, Rowney and Eva ❤️ ... See more

We have a couple of excellent line up's on the meets card. Saturday 24th August the annual Pembroke Meet. Fabulous climbing on some of the finest sea cliffs in Wales and for those who prefer to walk, the coastal paths and scenery are fantastic. Saturday 14th September another seaside spectacular at Gogarth. Here again magnificent sea cliffs and for those who prefer to keep their feet dry, some fine climbing on the perfect rock of Holyhead Mountain. See LMC website and mail shots for details of both of these meets. ... See more

The BMC's Hills to Oceans Initiative aims to raise awareness of the large amount of plastic rubbish which finds itself washed down to our priceless seas. On Sunday several LMC members supported this by walking along footpaths adjacent to Lancashire's River Yarrow picking up plastic litter along its course.
The day started at the river's source in the swirling mist and driving rain at Hordern Stoops by the stone which marks the start of the river. Next to Lead Mines Clough via some very wet paths and then onward to the Yarrow and Anglezarke Reservoirs, Limbrick, and finally Yarrow Bridge where our boots were full of water and the rubbish bags were overflowing!
The paths in the more remote stretches were generally free of litter. The greater concentration of rubbish being in the popular visitor spots with the Rivington area being far and away the worst. Ironically most rubbish being within 100 metres of that great mobile litter bin ….. the car!
We had walked about 8 miles and had filled 3 disposable litter bags. More importantly LMC has had the opportunity to give back to an outdoor environment from which it draws much of its activities. The river is only 19 miles long from source to mouth but it is an attractive natural waterway and one to cherish. ... See more