Skipton to Embsay ReservoirDistance: 9.75 km (approx. 6.1 miles)Lunch Break: Embsay ReservoirGrade: ModerateStart/End Point: SkiptonTerrain: Roadside footpath, fields, stiles, steps (not stone), country lanes This circular walk begins in the market town of Skipton, taking us through a scenic blend of countryside paths and quiet lanes to the peaceful Embsay Read more
This 5.5 mile circular walk has a little of everything from coastal paths with beautiful views across Morecambe Bay to country lanes and woodland trails. The coach will drop us off on the main road and from there we will walk through to Conishead Priory. After a short stop for Read more
Julie McGough is sad to announce the death of her father and former Fylde Naturalist Member Gerry Stephen. He was an active member for 50 years, leading walks, giving lectures and organising Trust holidays. He also held the post of Club Secretary for 25 years. He was a very keen Read more
A really enjoyable walk of about 6 miles, starting in Windermere. We walk up to Orrest Head on the new easier paths, and then continue on Holehird Gardens for lunch in wonderful surroundings. After admiring the garden and floral displays we head back to Windermere and then continue down to Read more
Ravenstonedale Walk 2nd August 2025.This is a new walk for the Fylde Naturalists.There are no public toilets in Ravenstonedale, so we will stop for coffee and toilets before Tebay Services at Junction 38 Truckstop. We’ll park in Ravenstonedale and walk through the pleasant village which has some lovely old houses Read more
We will stop at Truckhaven for coffee and toilets on our journey northwards. In Sedbergh, we park on Main Street at the coach/car park where there are more toilets! Our walk takes us down to the River Rawthey where we cross over at New Bridge (which looks quite old!). Then Read more
We have done three recces for this walk, a little bit like Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The first was too steep, the second had fallen trees and was too hard but the third one was, well that one was just right (and if not hard luck as I am Read more
Please find attached a list of our upcoming invertebrate identification workshops at World Museum, Liverpool and various field sites. I have also attached a poster showing our 2025 invertebrate recording days – all events are bookable via our website: https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/events/ Please circulate to your members/contacts or anyone you think might be interested.Follow the Read more
Our next walk is an easy one at Bolton Abbey, with two ups, both before lunch, for a total of about 500ft all day. There are no stiles, and with good paths there isn’t any mud either. The views, including Bolton Priory ruins, are breathtaking.Running the entire length of our Read more
My OS is telling me that the walk is about 7miles and should take about 3 hours. It is the Lowther Castle Loop – the latest addition to the Ullswater Way. The walk begins by following the castle walls before entering woodland and descending to follow the River Lowther. The Read more