Stephen's Scouting for Dikes

The A walkers met today at the shops near the Denby Dale viaduct HD8 8QH, grid reference SE 225 084 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 9.4 miles and 1,011 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 22 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjIzNjUxNg%3D%3D

It was dry and sunny with only a light breeze, and very wet and muddy underfoot.

Tim & Judith's Festive Feast

The A walkers met today at the Kirkburton Health Centre, B6116, HD8 0SJ, grid reference SE 198 125 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 10.8 miles and 1,169 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 45 people on the walk. Here is most of the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjIyMzQ1NQ%3D%3D

It was dry and windy, and very muddy underfoot.

Jenni & Gordon's Nearly Christmas in Cawthorne

The A walkers met today at the Cawthorne Village Hall (on Tivy Dale) S75 4EH, grid reference SE 280 077 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 12.1 miles and 1,345 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 25 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjIxMjgwMg%3D%3D

It was drizzly with almost no wind, and was wet and muddy underfoot.

Geoff S's Around Nature's Hepworth Gallery

The A walkers met today at the Toss O' Coin pub, A635 HD9 7JL, grid reference SE 180 086 at 10 am. Geoff S was indisposed, and the walk was led by Graham. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.5 miles and 1,890 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 30 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjIwMTMzMQ%3D%3D

It rained early on, but was otherwise dry. It was cool with little wind, and often wet and muddy underfoot.

Graham's Grains in the Water

The A walkers met today on the approach road the Birchen Clough car park, A57 Snake Pass SS33 0BJ, grid reference SK 109 914 at 10 am. The Snake Pass was officially closed, but we all ignored the signs. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.1 miles and 2,288 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 24 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjE3OTcyMQ%3D%3D

(The original intention was to return through the wood, rather than down the Snake Pass.)

It was cold but with very little wind. There was light snow cover, with two light snow showers in the afternoon, and it was slippery in places.

Andrew broke his femur slipping on a wet rock, and we had to call Mountain Rescue. Ernie stayed behind, while the rest us yomped across the moor to the Snake Pass. The Mountain Rescue Team reached Andrew on foot, and he was flown out by helicopter. Let us all hope he makes a rapid and complete recovery.

Dot's Denby Dale, Cawthorne & Cannon Hall

The A walkers met today on the approach road the Denby Dale Railway Station HD8 8QJ, grid reference SE 224 085 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.5 miles and 1,386 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 19 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjE2NzIyMw%3D%3D

Despite the dreadful forecast, it was a fine day with little wind and no rain, but it was muddy underfoot.

Walk Statistics

This post presents some statistics for our walks over the past two years.

The scatter graph below shows the number of walkers (vertical axis) versus the travelling distance in miles by car from Huddersfield Railway Station (horizontal axis):

On average, we lost 3 walkers for every additional 10 miles of travelling distance. On average, we lost 1.5 walkers if the walk was graded S rather than M. However, S walks are on average 3 miles further away than M walks, so we would expect to lose an average of 1 walker from this cause alone. The grade of the walk did not, in itself, significantly affect the turnout.

The histogram below shows the number of walks within successive intervals of feet of climb, for walks graded both M and S:

(Walks graded M/S have been counted as S.) S walks were on average 1 mile longer than M walks with an extra 500 feet of climb. One of our M walks had 2,761 feet of climb, and one of our S walks (M/S in the programme) had 1,345 feet of climb.

Janet's We Will Remember Them

The A walkers met today at the car park at the White Swan Inn, A640, Outlane HD3 3YJ OS grid reference SE 089 181 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 12.0 miles and 1,876 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 26 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjE1MjU0Nw%3D%3D

There was a strong wind with some light rain. It was mostly good underfoot.

Adrian & Janice's Stepping Out through Addingham

The A walkers met today at the car park at the top of Wells Road, Ilkley LS29 9TF, OS grid reference SE 117 471 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 9.9 miles and 1,555 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 21 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjEzNzY2OA%3D%3D

It was sunny, warm and dry, with mist in the morning, and good underfoot.

Oliver's Crompton Circuit

The A walkers met today at the car park by the bus shelter on the A672, Grains Bar OL4 2JY, OS grid reference SD 962 084 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.7 miles and 1,781 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 37 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjEyMDY5Mg%3D%3D

It was dry with a cold wind on high ground, and often muddy underfoot.

Geoff F's Rocking Stone & Back

The A walkers met today at Thruscross Reservoir car park, HG3 4BB, OS grid reference SE 153 574 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 10.8 miles and 1,232 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 17 people on the walk. Here is the Route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjExMzU2OQ%3D%3D

It was cool and overcast, with light rain in the morning, and mostly good underfoot.

Andrew's Holden, Holcombe & Hills

The A walkers met today on the B6235 near the junction with Kingsway, 1 mile west of Haslingden Lancs BB4 4QF, OS grid reference SD 775 223 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 12.3 miles and 2,183 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 25 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjA4Nzg4OQ%3D%3D

It was warm and dry with a light wind, and sometimes boggy underfoot.

Steve's Passing by Upper Mill

The A walkers met today at the cemetery at Brun Clough Reservoir car park, A62 OL3 5LT, OS grid reference SE 018 095 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.5 miles and 2,322 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 29 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjA3MTA1NQ%3D%3D

It was warm and dry with only a light breeze, and good underfoot.

Judith & Tim's Approaching Canada

The A walkers met today at the cemetery on Lane Side Lane, Kirkheaton HD5 0NT, OS grid reference SE 184 173 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 10.3 miles and 1,356 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 30 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjA3MTA1OQ%3D%3D

It was dry and sunny with a cool breeze, and mostly good underfoot.

Mick's Pie Country Again

The A walkers met today at Denby Dale War Memorial car park (on A636) HD8 8RP, OS grid reference SE 227 085 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.0 miles and 1,293 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 16 people on the walk. This was a good turnout, in view of the group's trip to Majorca. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjAyODQyMw%3D%3D

It was warm dry day with a light breeze, and good underfoot.

Jenni & Gordon's Rochdale & Oldham Reservoirs

The A walkers met today at Barny's Bar car park, A640 Rochdale Road, 1 mile west od Denshaw OL3 5UE, OS grid reference SD 965 112 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 13.5 miles and 2,257 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 26 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjAwOTIwNw%3D%3D

It was a dry sunny day with a cool breeze, and was good underfoot.

David B's Heptonstall to Gorple

The A walkers met today at the telephone box at the start of Hepton Drive (near the post office) Heptonstall HX7 7NB, OS grid reference SD 987 280 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 12.5 miles and 1.891 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 28 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTk4OTczNg%3D%3D

It was warm and sunny with a light breeze, clear sky and excellent visibility. It was mostly good underfoot.

Stephen's It's Bleak but Certainly Not Low

The A walkers met today in the car park at the entrance to the Woodhead Tunnels, Derbyshire SK13 1JE, OS grid reference SK 113 999 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.09 miles and 1,990 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 29 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTk3MTQ0MA%3D%3D

It was a dry bright day with only a slight breeze, and good underfoot.

Andrew's Linton, Limes & Lanes

The A walkers met today in Linton Village centre (by the bridge) BD23 5HH, OS grid reference SD 997 628 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 13.3 miles and 1,736 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 27 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTkwNzU0OQ%3D%3D

It was a hot bright dry day with a strong breeze, and was good underfoot.

Keith M's Looking for Old Bess

The A walkers met today on Main Street (by the C of E primary school), Sutton-in-Craven BD20 7JS, OS grid reference SE 007 441 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.8 miles and 1,996 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 20 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTg4NDQxMg%3D%3D

It was a warm day with a light breeze, and little light rain in the afternoon. It was good underfoot.

Geoff S's Round the Pottery

The A walkers met today at the Crown pub, A636, Scissett HD8 9HL, OS grid reference SE 248 012 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 10.4 miles and 1,279 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 34 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTgzOTE0Ng%3D%3D

It was warm with sunny intervals and a light wind, and good underfoot.

Philip C's Skipton Moor Round

The A walkers met today at Crossbank Road LS29 0LA, OS grid reference SE 064 500 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.4 miles and 1,702 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 32 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTgyMDA0Nw==

 

It was warm and bright with a breeze and some drizzle. It was good underfoot.

Graham's One Step Beyond

The A+ walkers met today at Tor Dyke cattle grid on the Kettlewell to Coverdale road, BD23 5RP, OS grid reference SD 986 757 at 9 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 18.1 miles and 2,694 feet, according to Satmap. There were 10 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTg1OTIzNg%3D%3D

The weather appears to have been OK.

Susan & Margaret's Shibden Valley, Coley & Norwood Green

The A walkers met today in the main car park, Shibden Park, Halifax (off A58) HX3 6XL, OS grid reference SE 108 261 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 10.2 miles and 1,906 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 31 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTgwMDU2Nw==

It was dry and sunny with little wind, and good underfoot.

(There was a small glitch in the recording near Dunkirk, but this does not significantly change the walk statistics.)

Carole's Ripley Ramble

The A walkers met today at the large car park south of Ripley village centre (off A61) HG3 3AZ, OS grid reference SE 284 603 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 10.7 miles and 1,083 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 25 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTc4NDcwMg%3D%3D

It was a warm humid day with a little drizzle at times. It was good underfoot.

Eddie & Andrea's Underneath the Arches

The A walkers met today on the A629 Halifax Road, Denholme Gate BD13 4EU (near the bus stop and converted chapel, by the swings), OS grid reference SE 071 325 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.8 miles and 1,345 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 22 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTc2NjQ4OQ%3D%3D

It was a cloudy day with a light wind and drizzle early in the morning. It was good underfoot.

Ernie & Marcia's Water, Water Everywhere

The A walkers met today on the A6033 just north of Walsden Railway Station OL14 7ST, OS grid reference SD 931 224 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 13.0 miles and 1,929 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 23 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTc0ODI5Mg%3D%3D

It was drizzly and windy with little sunshine, but mostly good underfoot.

Kevin's Magna via Helmsleyensis

The A+ walkers met today at Helmsley market cross, in Market Square YO62 5AT, OS grid reference SE 610 839 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 18.7 miles and 2.564 feet, according to Satmap. There were 5 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTc1MDEwNA==

There was a little rain to start followed by dry, warm weather with sunshine in the afternoon. It was mostly dry underfoot.

(Track log and picture contributed by Ernie.)

Doreen's Stone the Crows

The A walkers met today at the canal side car park, Station Road, Luddenden Foot HX2 6AD, OS grid reference SE 036 251 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.1 miles and 2,309 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 27 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTcyODM0Mg%3D%3D

It was a dry day with a lot of sunshine and a cool wind. It was good underfoot, with very little mud.

Elliot's York Snickleways & More

The A walkers met today in the station foyer, York Railway Station YO24 IAB, OS grid reference SE 597 517 at 10:40 am. Elliot conducted a guided tour of the city. The group covered just under 10 miles on almost level ground. There were 34 people on the walk.

It was a dry day with a chilly wind and some sunshine.

Howard's Let's Give Roger a Call

The A walkers met today at the main car park, Edale, Derbyshire S33 7QZ, OS grid reference SK 124 853 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.6 miles and 2,761 feet, according to Satmap. There were 28 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTY4NzAzMw==

It was a windy day with occasional sunshine, and wet and misty in the morning. It was not particularly muddy, but it was often rough underfoot.

(Track log contributed by Adrian.)

Dot's Haworth, Wolf Stones & Bronte Bridge

The A walkers met today at the cemetery, Cemetery Road BD22 0EN, OS grid reference SE 022 371 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.7 miles and 1,777 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 26 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTY2MzgxNg%3D%3D

It was a windy day with a little drizzle in the morning, and occasional sunshine. It was good underfoot.

(Picture Contributed by Ernie.)

Howard's Kinder Round

The A+ walkers met today at the main car park, Edale, Derbyshire S33 7QZ, OS grid reference SK 124 853 at 9 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 18.3 miles and 3,660 feet, according to Satmap. There were 5 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTcwOTM2Ng%3D%3D

It was mostly sunny with a cool wind.

(Picture and track log contributed by Ernie.)

David B's Plane Sailing

The A walkers met today at the car park in Old Lane, next door to the tennis courts, near the Fox & Hounds, Bramhope LS16 9AX, OS grid reference SE 248 433 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 11.8 miles and 1,058 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 23 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTYzNDEyNQ%3D%3D

It was a dry sunny day with little wind. It was muddy in places, but otherwise good underfoot.

Ollie's Cut Above the Rest

The A walkers met today at the car park at the end of Nidd Walk, Pately Bridge HG3 5NA, OS grid reference SE 158 656 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 13.9 miles and 2,517 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 13 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTYxMTQ2Ng%3D%3D

It rained heavily in the morning, but was fine later on. It was a little muddy in places, but otherwise good underfoot.

Geoff S's Lows & Highs

The A walkers met today at The Sands car park, off Fair House Lane, behind the cricket ground, Low Bradfield S6 6LA, OS grid reference SK 262 920 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 13.4 miles and 1,856 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 35 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTU4NDg5NQ%3D%3D

It was a dry sunny day with little wind. The walk was entirely on good paths, with hard ground underfoot.

Eddie's Not Too Stile-ish

The A walkers met today at Flat Top Inn, junction of Edge Lane / Albion Road, Thornhill Edge WF12 0HD, OS grid reference SE 251 181 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 10.2 miles and 1,369 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 29 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/route/details/NTkwODI%3D

It was a dry day with intermittent sunshine, good viability and very little wind. The ground was hard underfoot.

Oliver's Beyond the Crowds

The A+ walkers met today at the National Park visitor centre car park, Malham BD23 4DA, OS grid reference SD 900 626 at 9:30 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 15.4 miles and 2,306 feet, according to Satmap. There were 19 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTU1NTI3OQ==

It was dry and sunny, with little wind and excellent visibility.

(Picture and track log contributed by Ernie.)

Andrew & Graham's Gra & Derwent

The A walkers met today at Yorkshire Water car park, on A616 just south of the Flouch roundabout S36 4HH, OS grid reference SE 201 013 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 13.51 miles and 2,101 feet, according to Satmap. There were 23 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTU5NDAyOA==

Man Down

Taking Shelter

It was very windy on exposed ground, and rained heavily in the afternoon. Gordon was blown over and hit a rock on the way down, but he was able to complete the walk despite his injuries. Lets all hope he makes a full and rapid recovery.

(Track log contributed by Adrian. Second picture contributed by Ernie.)

Steve & Anne's Onward & Upward

The A walkers met today at Station Road, by Slaithwaite Railway Station HD7 5AW, OS grid reference SE 080 142 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 12.3 miles and 2,486 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 25 people on the walk. This was less than on recent walks near Huddersfield, but it was Easter Bank Holiday. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTUxMTY5MA%3D%3D

More Upward than Onward

It was dry and sunny, with good visibility and very little wind. It was good underfoot, but muddy in places.

Eddie & Judith's Plan B

The A walkers met today at Holme School (on Meal Hill Road), HD9 2QQ, OS grid reference SE 106 060 at 10 am. The weather forecast was for heavy rain and gale force winds. Nonetheless, 23 brave people turned up for the walk. The weather made the advertised ascent of Holme Moss inadvisable, so the leaders substituted a less exposed walk. The distance and ascent of the substituted walk were 10.5 miles and 2,011 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTQ5NDUyMA%3D%3D

The weather was as bad as the forecast, but people had a good time nonetheless.

Tim's Elland High Water

The A walkers met today at Gasworks Lane, off Elland Bridge, Elland HX5 9JH, OS grid reference SE 107 214 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 12.8 miles and 2,250 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S. There were 30 people on the walk. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTQ4MTI3MA%3D%3D

It was a dry sunny day with very little wind and good visibility. Despite good conditions underfoot, this was one of the harder A walks, and there were lots of delays. Despite this, Philip completed his first walk with the group since his injury. After the walk, the group retired to the Barge & Barrel.

(The second picture was contributed by Ernie.)

Liz's Penistone Pennine Panoramas

The B walkers met today at Penistone Railway Station car park S36 6HP, OS grid reference SE 251 032 at 10 am. The estimated length of the walk was 8 miles. There were eight people on the walk.

Liz knew only two of the walkers, Mary and Adrienne. A final-year Uni student, Elsa, arrived by train. She appeared to fit in well with the group and enjoyed the walk. What a gorgeous day! They had larks and lambs, and a well-furnished picnic site for lunch. Hartcliff Hill summit was wonderful. None of the walkers seemed to know the area at all. They came back through Penistone just as an antiques fair was packing up. They all bought a piece of cake/bun from the fair's "café" and went home happy!

(Based on a report by Liz.)

Getting Started with ViewRanger

ViewRanger is free navigation App for the iPhone and Android. Here is the map screen:

The + and - buttons magnify and demagnify the map. The middle button centres the map on the current location. Tapping the stop watch button in the top right hand corner of the screen brings up the track recording screen:

Tapping the red blob in the middle of the screen starts and stops ViewRanger recording a track. Tapping the pen near the top right hand side of the screen lets you give the track a meaningful name. Tapping the Upload button uploads your newly recorded track to the ViewRanger website.

Tapping the map icon at the top right hand side of the recording screen returns you to the map. Tapping > at the top right hand side of the map screen takes you to a menu screen:

Tapping Organizer takes you to the Organizer screen:

Tapping Tracks takes you to your recorded tracks. (If a track is currently being recorded, it shows as Record Track.) Tapping a track on the list takes you to the Track Details for that track. For further information, see the earlier post.

Kevin's Doctors & Fairies

The A walkers met today at Watergrove Reservoir car park, north of Wardle, Rochdale OL12 9NH, OS grid reference SD 912 176 at 10 am. The distance and ascent of the walk were 12.0 miles and 1,422 feet, according to ViewRanger on an iPhone 4S.

There were 16 people on the walk. This is less than we have had of late, but it was Mothers' Day, and there was an A+ walk the previous day. The advertised walk was also relatively hard and distant, which tends to reduce the turnout.

Owing to his injury at Scarborough, Philip was not able to lead the advertised walk. Fortunately, Kevin had been deputized and lead an alternative walk, from the same location, using his trusty Nexus 7 running BackCountry. Here is the route:

http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MTQ2NTkwOA%3D%3D

It was a dry day with a light wind and some sunshine. There was good news on Philip's recovery. He was able to walk 9 miles the previous day. The group retired to the Globe Inn after the walk.

(Second and third pictures contributed by Ernie.)