| 176 | 10-Jan-2009 | Wiswell/Spring Wood | Seventeen folk and a couple of dogs had a smashing walk around the Whalley area on a lovely frosty winter's day. Organised by John Robinson. |
| 177 | 8-Feb-2009 | Rivington | Seven and two dogs walked six miles from the information centre at the Great House Barn, Rivington.Organised by Andy Clayton and Peter Corbett. |
| 178 | 21-Mar-2009 | Eskdale weekend (Sat) | Walking weekend in the Lakes with accomodation at the excellent YHA in Eskdale, Penny Hill Farm and Brookhouse. Two walks on the Saturday.
The weather was beautiful and sunny. The more difficult walk ascended Scafell, England's second highest peak via Lord's Rake. Stunning views of Eskdale and Wasdale
as well as the magnificent crags of Scafell were enjoyed by 15 walkers. A relaxed start and a couple of rest stops in the sun meant a late finish, in time for excellent food
prepared by warden, Mick, his wife and team back at the hostel. The second walk went over to the Duddon valley and also proved quite strenuous but very enjoyable. |
| 179 | 22-Mar-2009 | Eskdale weekend (Sun) | Day two of our weekend away. After a good breakfast the remaining party gathered for a wind down walk of 5 miles in the Eskdale Valley. This scenic little
route proved popular, taking in Scale Force and Gill Force, shady glens and a riverside amble. A good turnout for the weekend showed the weekends are still popular and
Eskdale to be a great location. It was a shame for a few people who couldn't come along as they missed a good weekend. Hope to see you next time. |
| 180 | 9-May-2009 | Arnside/Silverdale | Organised by Vanessa Yates. Meet at the car park at Arnside Knotts. This should be an excellent walk around a lesser known part of Lancashire. Further details to follow. |
| 181 | 21-Jun-2009 | Grasmere, Lake District | Organised by John Conway. Select attendance for a great Lake District walk. |
| 182 | 3-Oct-2009 | Appletreewick and Trollers Gill | A trip to Wharfedale. Meet for 10:30am start at Burnsall. There is a car park on the west side of the river Wharfe. Organised by Paul Ireland. |
| 183 | 14-Nov-2009 | Bolton-by-Bowland | A local walk organised by Andy Clayton. Despite wind and rain showers, sixteen walkers, including children plus three dogs, enjoyed a day out around the Ribble Valley followed by refreshment in the Coach and Horses. |
| 184 | 12-Dec-2009 | Great Harwood and Calder Valley | A winter warmer with pie and peas after the walk in the excellent Victoria. Organised by John Wainwright. |