Date: Thursday, 19th December
Leader: Peter Carney
Contact: 01423 870552
Meeting point and time: The lower car park by Fountains west gate – 0950 for an 1000 start
Distance: Around 4.5-5 miles
Route: The same new route as last year, avoiding the need to go through the pay-for-entry National Trust estate but still going along the Valley of the 7 Bridges, and then through Mackershaw, taking in the little-visited upper deer park.
Note: An undulating walk with some ups and downs. Parts are likely to be muddy and slippery, especially in mid-Dec
Lunch venue: Chequers Inn, Bishop Thornton – 1300. £16 per head.