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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 |
 The OFC ascent of Great Gable for the 2009 service of Remembrance performed by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club. This year the weather held and the party ascended from Honister Hause, meeting with Richard Ratcliffe and Ben Hammond. After the service, the group retired to the Westmorland Cairn to take lunch before descending via Green Gable and Grey Knotts to Honister Hause. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Monday, 02 November 2009 |
 Roger and Ann Hiley were honoured on 8th November by the Online Fellwalking Club for all their Lakeland related activities and positive contributions in their 9 years with the OFC. As Helmut Hudler once put it, "Peter might be the brains of the OFC, but it's the Hileys who are its heart." Undoubtedly there are many fantastic members within the OFC but from the time of their subscription the energetic couple have contributed much to the camaraderie within the club. |
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Written by Angela Clarke
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Sunday, 11 October 2009 |
 A fantastic 12 mile walk was undertaken by the OFC around the Goyt Valley taking in Burbage Edge and Shining Tor on Saturday October 10th. Refreshments were taken afterwards at the Cat and Fiddle Inn, the 2nd highest pub in England. By all accounts it was another fantastic day! |
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Written by Neil Haslewood
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Sunday, 30 August 2009 |
 On a bright and almost sunny start to the day, 11 explorers and 2 dogs met in Clapham village for the now annual event to Gaping Gill. The forecast was mixed so it was a day to wait see what happened. The group consisted of Liz Lemal (who organised the event), Barrie Fearnley, Steven Procter, Lorraine Barks, Dave Dimmock, Peter Burgess, Brian Burgess, Mary Singleton, Stephen Siddall, Matthew Siddall, and myself. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Thursday, 23 July 2009 |
 The OFC were out in force again for a very sociable walk, starting at Tom Gill Falls and visiting Tarn Hows, Black Crag, Hodge Close, Holme Fell and ending at Yew Tree Farm tearooms. Fourteen members were in attendance for the outing and this Community News article links to online photo albums from the day. A fabulous gathering visiting varied and interesting locations and completed with refreshments in excellent company. |
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Written by Richard Ratcliffe
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Saturday, 18 April 2009 |
 On Saturday 18th April Richard Ratcliffe led a walk up, what to many, is seen as Wainwright's first peak. After the success of the 2007 AW Centenary ascent by the OFC, there seems to have been somewhat of a resurgence in interest in this fine summit so often neglected by many. Like Richard I have a real enthusiasm for this slumbering leviathan which again was celebrated by this weekend's OFC ascent. A fine time was had by all. |
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Written by Neil Haslewood
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Sunday, 05 April 2009 |
 Neil Haslewood organised a Peak District Meet on the 4th of April. The day started from Ladybower Reservoir and included a walk along Derwent Edge. The group walked from Heatherdene car park along the reservoir and up on to Derwent Edge taking in Lost Lad and Back Tor. The walk encompassed new territory for some, with suitable weather and post-walk refreshment at the Ladybower Inn. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 11 March 2009 |
 A hike up Pendle Hill in memory of Lakeland legend Alfred Wainwright proved a great success and something of an eye-opener to those involved. Although Wainwright is best-known for his series of guides to the Lakeland Fells, he was a Blackburn man who also enjoyed walking closer to home, particularly on Pendle Hill. Sadly, this series of images has remained dormant for 2 years so I thought it was about time I resurrected them for all to see. This was a great weekend of celebration bringing the best out of the OFC to remember the great AW... |
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 For those of you who hated the World Cup in South Africa, it did at least give the BBC the chance to produce some mountain related programming. On a 2004 visit to the Republic of South Africa I jumped from my seat when a colleague told me she could see the Dragons' Mountain from the starboard side of the plane. That view from 30000' was my first glimpse of those legendary mountains and it immediately cast a spell on me. Thankfully the spell metemorphosed into a rewarding visit at the end of the trip. This article contains links to three films, two from the BBC and one from my own archive vaults. I hope the Drakesnberg casts the same spell on you as it did on me.
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 England Cricket Old Boys, Warren Hegg and Mike Watkinson swapped their spikes for sturdy walking boots earlier in May 2010 to take part in the Thwaites Wainwright ‘Worth Walking for Competition’. |
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