Author: Ben J

Events

15th November – Mulled Beer and Seasonal Snacks: Honister to Grey Knotts, Brandreth and Dubs Hut

    Date: 15th November

    Leader: Ben J

    Meet time: 10:00

    Start time: 10:15

    Estimated finish time:15:00

    Distance: 7km

    Ascent: 480m

    Ramblers walk grading (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/how-know-which-ramblers-walk-right-you):
    Moderate

    Start point: Outside Entrance to Honister Slate Mine

    What3Words: recruited.nags.date

    Car parking: Honister Slate Mine (paid) & Honister National Trust (paid)
    (Car sharing may be possible – please contact the walk leader to arrange)

    It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park.

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    News

    Winter Newsletter 2026

      Welcome

      As the days get shorter and the fells start to take on their winter character, it’s the perfect time to reflect on another great year of walks, adventures and good company. Whether you’ve joined us on a local evening hike, tackled a challenging summit, or simply followed along online, thank you for being part of the Summit Good Walking Group community.… Link to read the rest

      Events

      Sunday 22 November – Great Langdale Valley Loop from New Dungeon Ghyll

        Date: 22nd Nov

        Leader: Damian

        Meet time: 10:15

        Start time: 10:30

        Estimated finish time: 14:30

        Distance: 8-9miles approx

        Ascent: 200m appx ( no steep climbs, large sections mostly flat)

        Ramblers walk grading (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/how-know-which-ramblers-walk-right-you):
        Leisurely – D

        Start point: Lake District Car Park by B5343, New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale LA22 9JX

        What3Words: mailer.trek.amicably

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        Saturday 5th December — Linear walk: Watendlath to Keswick

          Date: Saturday 5th December

          Leader: Miles

          Meet time: 9.15am

          Start time: 9.30am

          Estimated finish time: 1.30pm to 1.45pm

          Distance: 6.85 miles (11.02 kilometres)

          Ascent: About 1540 feet (469 meters)

          Ramblers walk grading (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/how-know-which-ramblers-walk-right-you): C (Moderate)

          Start point: Car park in Watendlath Farm, CA12 5UW next to the motorbike/bicycle stand

          What3Words: ///creatures.dreamers.drawn

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          Cancelled: Sunday 25 October – Great Langdale Valley loop from New Dungeon Ghyll

            Date: 25th October

            Leader: Damian

            Meet time: 10:15

            Start time: 10:30

            Estimated finish time: 14:30

            Distance: 8-9miles approx

            Ascent: 200m appx ( no steep climbs, large sections mostly flat)

            Ramblers walk grading (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/how-know-which-ramblers-walk-right-you):
            Leisurely – D

            Start point: Lake District Car Park by B5343, New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale LA22 9JX

            What3Words: mailer.trek.amicably

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            Saturday 17th October – Melbreak Fell

              Date: Saturday 17th October

              Leader: Matthew S

              Meet time: 09:15

              Start time: 09:30

              Estimated finish time: 14-15:00

              Distance: 13km 8.1miles

              Ascent: 520m 1700ft

              Ramblers walk grading (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/how-know-which-ramblers-walk-right-you):
              B Moderate

              Start point: Buttermere Bridge Hotel

              What3Words: ///supposes.trader.falters

              Car parking: Buttermere National Trust Carpark and several other in the vicinity, cash may be required for some.

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              12th December — SuMMit Good Winter Dinner Social

                Inn on the Square Hotel Keswick

                Option for 2 or 3 courses 2-course festive meal from £31
                3-course festive meal from £37, preorders are necessary and a deposit of £10 per person to secure the booking is required

                Also there are 15 spaces

                Can we make it clear that payment must be made with your name to secure a place!… Link to read the rest