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Comment on Bloodybush Edge and Cushat Law by Bill Gallon

Bill Gallon — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:15:53 +0000

Thanks Russ for your comments. I agree that that part of the route can be wet and it depends a lot on weather conditions prior to your walk. The situation is exacerbated when you are climbing up and quite honestly l have not done the walk in that direction. I also feel it is easier to plot a drier course when you are descending as you can see ahead of you for a much greater distance I also agree that the route up from Alwinton to Bloodybush Edge is easier with a good forestry track available to Uswayford,
I do mention in my notes that it can be wet and the last tine we did this, we did descend and arrived at the bottom with dry feet, Note there is also a track down from Hogdon Law. Also you can use the route above to get to Uswayford and ascend Bloodybush from there, go to Cushat and back to Bloodybush before descending north to Salters Road

Comment on Who was Samuel Plimsoll? by Bill Gallon

Bill Gallon — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:59:17 +0000

Hi Brian

Thanks for that info. I was aware that Plimsoll had acted in cinjunction with the KDFPS but did not have any names. When l get round to it l will make sure thatHenry Jenkinson is included. Thanks again
Bill

Comment on Who was Samuel Plimsoll? by Brian Wilkinson

Brian Wilkinson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:34:46 +0000

Henry Irwin Jenkinson, Keswick’s Stationmaster, was the driving force behind the gaining of access to the path by Nichol End to Derwentwater and the path to the summit of Lattrig. He was Secretary of the Keswick and District Footpath Preservation Society. The year – 1887. A long ime before Benny Rothman and Kinder Scout. On 25th April the Guardian published “In prase of ….. Benny Rotham” and gave him credit for the first mass trespass. I have written to correct this statemernt but have not had my letter printed yet. Jenkinson was active in many more activities than this. See “Keswick Characters” Volume Three to be published by Bookcase of Carlisle in the autumn.

Comment on Bloodybush Edge and Cushat Law by Russ Moseley

Russ Moseley — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:57:00 +0000

We have just returned from trying to reach Cushat Law from Ewartly Shank along the fence that constitutes the latter part of this suggested walk. I have to say that we found it impossible – incredibly wet and boggy and with no trace of a path progress through deep heather and tussocky grass was very slow and far from enjoyable. We will try and bag these tops on our next visit by the more accepted route up through the Kidland Forest from Alwinton!

Comment on Cotherstone to Egglestone Abbey (Teesdale Way) by John Patrick

John Patrick — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:12:13 +0000

I haven’t followed this exact route but have explored almost all of it as parts of other walks and general exploring over the years. There are definitely some great local views to be had which are well worth a look. I’ve enjoyed photographing some of the sadly now derelict railway history in the area and both Egglestone Abbey and the river around Cotherstone can be really picturesque under the right conditions.

Comment on Finchale to Shincliffe (Weardale Way) by Bill Gallon

Bill Gallon — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:08:23 +0000

Hello Derek

The bridge is open all the time and is not actually linked to the abbey. Enjoy your walk. There are some excellent paths around Beamish

Comment on Finchale to Shincliffe (Weardale Way) by Derek

Derek — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:08:56 +0000

Dear Bill
Do you know the opening times of the footbridge over the Wear at Finchale? I’m planning to walk up to Beamish and would like to know if it is open 24 hours a day, or does it depend on the opening of the priory?
Thanks for your help
Derek

Comment on Bink Moss & Hargill Beck (Durham 2000ft Hills) by Bill Gallon

Bill Gallon — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:31:52 +0000

Hi Jane

Stanhope,Stanhope Burn, Heathery Burn to Weather Hill then on to Collier Law then south to Fatherley Hill and back to valley at Frosterley then back to Stanhope on Weardale Way

or Piokestone Fell from Wolsingam , south to Doctors Gate and Potato Hill then NW to Pikestone Hill and then FP above Dale at Gr042344 . Head east on v good path back to road used earlier

Have a good time and wrap up, probably windy and chilly

Comment on Bink Moss & Hargill Beck (Durham 2000ft Hills) by Jane Plant

Jane Plant — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:57:38 +0000

wanting to know if there are any decent fells to climb nearer to the Durham side more than over to Penrith area, as staying in Durham for weekend and don’t want to travel too far west to do our walking.

Comment on The Northern Hills Above Lanchester by The Southern Hills Above Lanchester | Bill's Walks

The Southern Hills Above Lanchester | Bill's Walks — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:24:07 +0000

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