Sunday 28th
Graham reports After leaping forward one hour, 5 members and one guest assembled at a section of old road to left of the A59 and just beyond the Draughton junction. Walked back towards Skipton then at a point opposite the Draughton junction. Found a path to the right that climbed to Halton East. Passed through a Farmyard which led to the main street in Halton East. Turned left then turned right and followed a lane that led to Moor Lane. This was a track that climbed to Black Hill. Passed through a gate then turned right along a track leading to a Road. Turned right down the road for half a mile then through gate on right. After passing through a gate, had a rest sitting behind a dry stone wall out of the breeze. Took the lower path that eventually descended to the road with Stridd Wood Car Park and facilities. Walked to Wood and the famous Stridd. A dramatic scene where The River Wharfe is squeezed through a narrow gorge with lots of spray and water boiling over with great force.  It was formed by the wearing away of softer rock by the circular motion of small stones in hollows, forming a series of potholes which in time linked together to form a deep, water filled chasm. The Stridd gets its name from the fact that it is said to be a Stride wide. It is wider than it looks and the rocks are usually very slippy and it has killed several people. The latest where a couple on honeymoon. They slipped while looking at the waters and where swept to their deaths under the rocks. Walked down through the wood to the Cavendish Café area. This was very popular so after using the Toilets we continued down towards the Old Bridge but passed the Majestic Memorial and Fountain complete with Gargoyles that commemorated the life of Fredrick Charles Cavendish. The man that had created all these beautiful landscapes. Passed in front of the Ruined Bolton Abbey and could see that the stepping stones were just below the water’s surface. Made for the Devonshire Arms via a field path. At the Road turned right then left to a section of the old road. Descended via some steps to cross a filed then the Main A59. The path led to an old track that looked like it was the original route through the valley. Battled against the strong breeze. Followed this to Draughton Village. A delightful retreat tucked away from modern life. Turned right then walked past lovely old Cottages. Was rewarded by seeing the Embsay Steam Train. Right turn at the A59 took us back to the Cars. Drove to the Junction with the Grassington Road, B6265 where we all had a well deserved drink.
Pete T reports 46 members turned up to a very crowded car park where Sillcocks fair was about to set up for Easter. We all managed to eventually get parked up on a cloudy but dry day. We set off through the wood with the carved wooden animals up some rather steep steps and then on through the fields to a slight climb through Billinge Wood. We had lunch beside a pond with views of both Ewood Park and Preston North End. While we were stopped having lunch I received a phone call asking me why I was not in the car park. I asked if he had remembered to put his clock forward to which the response was 'Oh b****r! I better make my way home'. We then made our way to Hoghton Bottoms where we had to make a detour due to a collapsed river bank along the rightly nicknamed Cow Muck Lane. We carried on to Pleasington and back to the Park where we had ice creams at the cafe.

Sunday 21st 
Roy reports North West Britain was forecast to have a fine Sunday and for most places that came true. Not so for 16 members in the Cumbrian mountains though!! They travelled through misty murk to a promisingly brightening Grasmere. The walk set off with high hopes over White Moss and along the Rydal Terrace. The route did not lead into Dora’s field as the leader believed so a five minute detour was required to see Wordsworth’s daffodils just opening into glory. Not all the walk chose to descend the lane however, knowing they only had to climb back up it. Then the main ascent of Nab Scar began as the sun came out to make it hot, so coats came off!! Not for long though, grey mist and cloud quickly materialised and made it cold, so coats back on!! The summit of Heron Pike was attained for lunch and shelter from the wind found amongst craggy rocks but the welcome rest and refreshment was cut short by rain. The rest of the walk up to Great Rigg and down over Stone Arthur was very wet. Little was seen of the views or the anticipated taste of Spring. The only compensation was the hearty company and the taste of beer in the Badger Bar afterwards.

Sunday 7th
Shelia reports The first Sunday of Spring turned out to be sunny and warm. 36 people set off from Whins Lane to find a new path down to the canal although the day was warm the sun had not reached the frozen canal. On arriving at the Locks we stopped for an early lunch and enjoyed the warm sunshine. We then carried on along the canal to Botany Bay where we left the canal and crossed the road to wander the country lane which eventually lead us to one of the old railway bridges of the old Brinscall line. We then crossed the field  the only climb of the day in order to reach  the lane which took us up to St.Barts Church at Heapy. Here we crossed the road to have a drinks stop then carried on to reach a very boggy stile (sorry about that folks but it was a country walk after all) then across a field avoiding the Highland Cattle we reached the road with just a mile of fields to walk to the end of the walk. We choose the Golden Lion for the pub stop afterwards although this is only a one room pub we fell lucky and were able to use the reserved tables as long as we gave them up at 4.45 a very accommodating pub.
Peter reports 25 members met in glorious sunshine in a very full car park. Spice were also meeting for a walk as well!! The walk to Sawley was warm except when in the shade where there was still a frost on the ground. A break was taken in Sawley in the grounds of the Abbey, we escaped just before being invaded by Spice once again. Lunch was taken in the sunshine with views of Pendle Hill , it was getting warmer in the sun as there wasn't any breeze at all. While approaching Rimington we stopped to photograph the new born lambs, spring does seem to be with us. On returning to Downham some took refreshments at the Asheton Arms while others enjoyed tea and coffee at the Post Office cafe.

Saturday 6th
Alan W reports 14 members and 1 guest (now a member) met at Wycoller Scar Top car park on a bright sunny, but chilly day, for a walk that started with us heading down through the village to meet up with 1 well known member who found his way to the wrong car park. This was followed by a leisurely ramble across a couple of local vacaries (fields for dairy cows enclosed by large upright stone slabs sunk into the ground) to follow the route in reverse. After a little history on the Colne & Trawden light railway and a local farmer who appeared to have forgotten that a public right of way ran across the field behind her house (or was it simply that our presence spoilt the wonderful view of her boggy field!!!), there was just enough time to admire what could be the smallest football pitch in the world before stopping for lunch at the Lumb Spout waterfall. Suitably refreshed it was then on to Boulsworth Dyke to head along the Bronte and Pendle ways (they follow the same route here) in the shadow of Boulsworth Hill the second highest peak in the South Pennines. Having managed to keep the group together despite the difference in pace between the fastest and slowest, 4 members having checked the route were bid farewell as they went on ahead. The final leg of our journey took us down Smithy Clough and back up to the car parks with a few taking refreshments in the village tearoom before departing.