Sunday September 12^th

The Delights of Littondale - Claire email via hikers@hotmail.co.uk

Early Bird Walk (9 o'clock start for a nice early finish)

9 miles. We leave the village of Litton and head north on the bridleway to Dawson Close pastures in the shadows of Pen-y-ghent. We follow the track over towards Pen-y-ghent before turning back and following the path down Pen-y-ghent Gill. As we climb from the path we follow the bridleway over to the small hamlet of Foxup. When leaving Foxup we follow the River Skirfare south towards Halton Gill. We then continue to head through fields back to the hamlet of Nether Hesleden and finally Litton. Then the pub!!!

Excellent views. A worthy day out.

Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Meeting Place and Time: Start time - 09.00 for 09.15 start . Litton in Littondale: Directions - Head north on the B6160 past Grassington. When you head north through Kilnsey and as the road bears right for Kettlewell you take the road that runs straightforward for Littondale. Postcode for those using satnavs - BD23 5QJ

Grade: Intermediate ++

September

another leg-stretch due from Mark late-September

Grade: Intermediate ++

Charity Walks:

Marie Curie - WALK TEN fundraising event that is taking place on August 29th at Bolton Abbey, Skipton.

The WALK TEN event is a 10k walk around the beautiful estate of Bolton Abbey, which will be exclusively for Marie Curie Cancer Care use on the evening and commences around teatime, finishing at 10pm to mark the beginning of a Marie Curie Nursing shift. Anyone is welcome, and walkers can feel free to bring along their dogs as well. The evening begins with a picnic in the park atmosphere whilst enjoying live music and entertainment. After a 10k walk, a candlelit celebration will take place at 10pm to mark the start of a Marie Curie Cancer Care nurse shift with other ramblers and Marie Curie nurses!

Marie Curie Cancer Care provides free home nursing care for terminally ill patients whilst giving much needed advice and support for family members and friends. Each year the demand for our services increase, resulting in families that we are unable to help. Every hour of a nurse’s time costs the charity £20 or £180 for an entire shift, so as you can see, your support would be extremely valuable to us!

http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/events/walking/Bolton_Abbey.htm

Mountain-Trail-Challenge 2010 - Registration is now open – supports the National Trust

The Mountain-Trail-Challenge is an annual walking event (20 or 30 Miles) that takes place in the Brecon Beacons.

This year's event is on Saturday the 18^th of September.

Please visit the updated website for full details

www.mountain-trail-challenge.com

Mind, the leading charity for mental health in England and Wales

Three Peaks Challenge 17-19 September 2010

http://www.mind.org.uk/get_involved/fundrasing_events/uk_challenges/3111_three_peaks_challenge

A classic and is still described as one of the UK's ultimate challenges! Hikers will summit Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon - the three highest Peaks in the UK. That's over 3000m of non-technical climbing in just 24 hours.

Welsh 3000's 2-5 September 2010

http://www.mind.org.uk/get_involved/fundrasing_events/uk_challenges/2918_welsh_3000s_challenge
Even more challenging than the Three Peaks Challenge! Summiting the 15 highest peaks in Wales, each one of them over 3000ft and grouped into three distinct ranges of hills; the Snowdon Massif, the Glyders and the Carneddau in only two days - a challenge that's not for the faint hearted!