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Past Events - Other Events
2012
10 October 2012 - Elterwater Circular (Lake
District Walk)
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22 June 2012 - Hindscarth-Robinson (Lake
District Walk)
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16 May 2012 - Brotherilkeld
Circular (Lake District Walk)
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19 April 2012 - Coledale Horseshoe Variant
(Lake District walk)
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5 April 2012 - Earby Circular (Thursday walk)
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5 January 2012 - Fairburn Ings Circular (Thursday
walk)
MORE A SWIM THAN A WALK
It all started very well, once the weather had delivered
its early morning slap. The sun shone and the birds sang as
fourteen of us set off from Kippax. The mud required some
delicate footwork but we developed mud-sliding skills which
would have qualified for the Olympics. (Well, who would notice
another esoteric sport?)After visiting the ancient village
of Ledsham we made our way to Fairburn Ings. This did not
disappoint. A kingfisher came to pose for us and the birds
outside the Visitor Centre gave a very good seed-pecking demonstration.
What a lovely walk and so lucky with the weather. Braving
a mopheaded herd of Highland cattle who were guarding the
path, we thought our troubles were over. Then before our eyes
the path gently metamorphosed into a stream, a deep stream
of very cold water. Cries of 'It's over my boots' ' It's up
to my knees ' and similar went unheeded and so, for the first
time, we learned the art of swimwalking, although I wouldn't
recommend it. Further delights awaited us at Allerton Bywater
which had become underwater. Would we ever reach dry land?
Our leader was undaunted and mudwards led us safely up to
the high ground and the sanctity of the church yard and its
car park.
Well done Moya and John. Never let it be said that the Thursday
walks are dull. Bet you didn't realise the Olympics had started
so soon though!
We loved it really. Honestly.
Report by Diane E
Photo above by Martin H
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