The July evening walk was led by Peter Goff, and was another interesting stroll through the lovely wooded area around Dallam. Meeting at Heron Corn Mill car park - below left - the 12 members headed off through Beetham, past Beetham Hall, and onto the route of the Limestone Link. Following a break at Fairy Steps to view the ring used to lift the coffins over the escarpment, the way led along to Haverbrack near the Dog Holes pot hole. The route finally led back through Dallam Park, where we examined a lovely old oak tree - below right - and through the ha-ha back to the car park.
A drink in the Wheatsheaf rounded off the evening, and proved once again that though the beer may be good the atmosphere is still that of a hotel.

The July Mid-week Walk was a select affair, with only 5 members meeting up at Broughton Mills to walk the delectable Dunnerdale Horseshoe. Mick led the way up and over Great Stickle and on to Stickle Pike. The photo left shows Mick, Roger, Margaret, and Clare on the summit, with Hugh behind the camera. The horseshoe then turned east and across the gated Broughton Mills to Seathwaite road, before returning down the east side of the valley on mainly unnamed fells. Our time was considerably longer than those returned by both Roger and Mick in their fell running days!
Thanks to Mick for the walk.

Walking in the Moelwyn area of Wales isn't all about deserted slate quarries, and the hills to the west of the Crimea Pass are a good illustration of that with their delightful small tarns and rocky outcrops. The photo below left is from Moel Druman looking towards Ysgafell Wen, with Snowdon in the far distance. Conversely, some walks can't get away from slate. The shot below right shows the view that was revealed from Manod Mawr, with the next top in the middle distance surrounded by that quarry!