Next Walk : Saturday 8th March 2025

The A walk led by Alex is 11 miles.

The B walk led by Don is 8 miles.

The walks are circular, beginning and ending in the car park in the centre of Cartmel racecourse, with no great height attained on either.

Both walks follow the same route, with the A walk having an additional loop taking in Bigland Tarn before rejoining the B walk route to return to the village.

Each walk traverses some lovely countryside which is a mixture of woodland, rough fell and bridleways. Both routes take in part of the Cistercian Way, which is a long-distance footpath from Grange to Ulverston and Furness Abbey. Weather permitting, we should encounter some outstanding views from Ellerside Ridge across the Leven Estuary and beyond towards Morecambe Bay.

At the end of the walks there will be an opportunity to explore the village where there are a couple of pubs and tea shops in the main square, as well as craft shops, and of course the famous sticky toffee pudding shop. Cartmel Priory, which dates from 1188, is also nearby.

So book your place on the coach now and please, if you have booked and are now unable to come, let Teresa know as soon as possible, as there is always a waiting list.