Sunday 31st
Peter reports 24 members met at the Clowbridge car park which is now P&D (£1-30 all day) and set off up to the sailing club, where there was a slight delay while waiting for those who had to call at the one toilet. Eventually setting off up to the ruins of the hamlet of Gambelside. Looking at the open air baptistry and the pictures of the old hamlet, before continuing on the pack horse route to Limey Lane and up to Compston Cross at the summit of Windy Hill. A short break for coffee was taken here and the opportunity was taken to remove excess layers as the climb had made every one warmer. Followed the Pennine Bridleway down to the road, before crossing to the Dunnockshaw eco woodland. An early lunch was taken  overlooking the stream in the sunshine and out of the wind. It was so comfortable here that the party took a bit of getting moving, back through the woodland and across the road once more. Then to gentle climb up over Crown Point where we got our first views of the "Singing Ringing Tree" A break was taken here for Photographs before descending through the new woodlands to pick up Burnley Way and later the trail back towards Clowbridge reservoir and the cars. Some then had refreshments at the Waggoner's Inn. 

Saturday 30th
Alan W reports 5 members met on a bright and sunny but cold morning at Kettlewell car park for a moderate 8½-mile circular walk starting with a gentle ramble along the Dales Way to Starbotton before a climb up above the snow line on Old Cote Moor. With wonderful views of both Wharfedale and Littondale and no slips or falls on the icy compacted snow covering a large section of the Grouse Moor it was on through the village of Arncliffe (we were all too well behaved for a spell in the stocks) for lunch on the sunny bank of the River Skirfare. That just left a riverside walk to Hawkeswick followed by a climb back over the moor (and more snow) to finish the day in true English fashion with afternoon tea.

Sunday 24th
Graham reports 4 Members set off with a fine day promised as the sky was clear with patches of blue. Walked down to the Causeway along the path that was just by the side of the reservoir. Crossed the Causeway then along the road for a short distance then found path on Right that crossed to wood. Soon the reservoir came into sight and could see the whole length. Eventually came to the Dam and crossed it then passed the Main Offices of the Water Board. A short section of lane brought us to the Fisheries where we sat on a bench for an early lunch. Continued along the side the reservoir and this brought back memories of doing this walk for my 60th Birthday when the walk had only just been devised. There were 48 of us then. A few more than today’s walk. After lunch the other 2 of the party got further and further away from us and as they knew the way. We never saw them again. They did ring us to tell us that they had to get off and thanked my for the walk. The walk now became a Bird Watch. After a while, the path turned right and descended to the River Hodder at the fairly new Footbridge then zig-zagged up to the ruin of New House. We stopped her for a rest and it gave me a chance to explore it. The east and west gables both had outdoor steps giving access to upper stories. The east gable had 2 small openings that were Dovecotes. The inside of the building was in 3 sections with Cow Byers at the east end with an upper room above this for the Farmer with a chimney. The Cows would give off heat that would rise to the upper room thus keeping the Farmer warm. The middle section was the largest and had a date of 1814 over the high arched doorway. Continued south along a muddy track back to Stocks reservoir and the Car at 15.10. Went onto Gisburn for a drink at The White Bull.
Peter T reports 42 members including the 2 Marks on their first Link walk and 2 guests set off from Anglezarke car park on a cloudy but dry day. Following the rain and melting snow the route had been changed to avoid the boggy Yarrow river bank. We made our way to White Coppice where we had lunch in the pavilion. Then on through the village up to Healey Nabb for a quick brew stop and a chance to admire the view through the drizzle. We then continued around Anglezarke to make our way back to the car park. 29 of us then made our way to the Bay Horse where we took over one of their rooms for a well deserved drink and chat by the fire.

Sunday 17th
Roy reports 29 members mustered at the Strid car park or should I more properly call it “skating rink?” Large patches of thick wet ice covered the ground. The same conditions prevailed on the riverside footpath and footbridge making progress hesitant and slow. The weather forecasters had said the sun was supposed to come out but needless to say it didn’t. A steep grassy slope made one or two breathless and delayed the climb. Then deep snow was encountered and things gradually crawled to a halt. Whilst we settled down in a snow drift for lunch the grey clouds and cold air closed in and the hill above remained shrouded in mist. I consulted my map, and the time. Then I consulted a man coming down off the top. He said the snow was waist deep up there and walking through it took extra time. I consulted some key members of my group and took the decision to abort the ascent. Instead we descended by another path and joined the Dales Way riverside path back to the Strid. We still had a decent walk though and the summit of Simon’s Seat will wait for another more clement day.

Sunday 10th
Jane reports 14 People braved the weather and road conditions to meet at Conder Green. We set off along the coastal path with views across the River Lune to Glasson Dock and Sunderland point. Plenty of bird life on the river. Our first stile was a challenge as the steps down to it was icy and slippy so it was a case of sliding down on bottoms. A few more stiles gave similar difficulties, across a field and a path between the hedges brought us to Aldcliffe. At this point we joined the canal watching two dare devil ice skaters on the frozen water. We found a sunny spot for lunch. The day was quite sunny and pleasant but we forego further stops so as not to get cold. Most of the walk was level walking so ideal for the conditions on the ground. After lunch we followed the canal path to the edge of Galgate then crossed fields back to Conder Green and the car park. Refreshments were taken at the cafe at the car park and at The Stork pub. A good day was enjoyed by all.

Sunday 3rd
Meryl reports 32 members and 2 dogs set off from Barlow Institute on a very icy and sometimes slippy road to arrive at a lovely view of Wayoh reservoir and the surrounding countryside.  The sky was blue and the sun glinting on the snow.  The path down to the reservoir was Ok but the waterside one had to be negotiated with care. An easy climb then led up to the now closed Strawberry Duck and a gradual rise up to the top Witton Way track, where we stopped for lunch admiring the views of Entwhistle reservoir.  The crisp white snow and sunshine making it even more of an idyllic scene.  Having followed the track towards Cadshaw, we made an easier than usual descent to Entwhistle reservoir 
where we chose the path through Fox Hill plantation to the totem pole, then continued along the path besides the scenic icy reservoir admiring the decorated Christmas trees as we passed.  Crossing the car park we carefully made a slow descent down to Wayoh.  This was the trickiest part of the walk but then it was easy walking round the reservoir, over the dam and back to our cars with all 32 having managed the walk.  More than half then went to  the White Horse for a well desrved drink with some preferring to drive home whilst there was still light.