Tuesday 23 February 2016
(Postponed from Saturday 20 Feb 2016)
Leader: Clive Horsford
Photos: John Jones, Kath Kirkman, Clive Horsford & Reg Hesketh

TUESDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2016 - GREAT ASBY

Following a postponement from the previous Saturday, due to inclement weather, the Fellwalkers, led by Clive Horsford, set off on a brilliant day from Orton crossing several fields to reach Knott lane where the Gamelands ancient stone circle was observed.

An ascent followed to reach the summit of Knott providing spectacular views of the Pennines, Howgills and eastern Lakes hills. After a coffee stop there and the ancient settlement of Castle Folds had been noted, the main path was rejoined and followed to eventually reach the monument commemorating the jubilee of Queen Victoria in June 1887.

Narrow tracks were then followed on a circuitous route to a disused quarry for a lunch stop. Soon after, the Great Asby Nature Reserve was entered and followed to its southern boundary.

Still in bright sunshine, the descent took the party across fields to Scar Side farm and back to Orton.