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SuMMit Good Ramblers — Summer Newsletter 2026

From the Chair,

Well, that’s spring packed away then — muddy gaiters rinsed off, blisters celebrated, and at least three “definitely not the wrong turn” moments behind us. What a season it’s been across the Lakes: from those crisp April mornings on the fells where you could actually see Helvellyn without squinting through drizzle, to the slightly optimistic shorts-in-May decisions we’ve all made and quietly regretted by lunchtime.… Link to read the rest

Events

Sunday 12th July – Skiddaw, from Dodd Wood to Keswick

Date: Sunday 12th July

Leader: Ben J

Meet time: 09:00

Start time: 09:15 Keswick (09:45 From Dodd Wood)

Estimated finish time: 15:00-17:00 depending on group speed

Distance: around 16km

Ascent: Uphill/downhill 1016/1049 m

Ramblers walk grading: Strenuous

Start point: Meet your walk leader at Keswick Bus Station at 09:00 and catching the 09:15 553 bus to Dodd Wood car park.

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Event Reminder – Evening Walk from Keswick Wednesday 24th June

An outing to Great Wood overlooking Derwent Water, and an amble along the eastern shore of Derwent Water.

Leader: Damian

Meet time: 18:45

Please register your attendance before the event. Registration form and full event details are available at https://www.summitgood.org.uk/2026/06/02/wednesday-24th-june-great-wood-and-derwent-water-east-lake-shore-from-keswick/

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Reminder: Saturday 20th June – Whitbarrow Scar and Lord’s Seat

Whitbarrow Scar sits on the southern fringe of the Lake District, just a few minutes from the A590, yet it feels a world away from the busier fells further north. The walk takes you up through woodland before opening out onto a striking limestone plateau — one of the finest examples of limestone pavement in the region — with sweeping views across the Kent Estuary and out towards Morecambe Bay.… Link to read the rest

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June 2026 Walk Schedule

So far for June we have the following events lined up. As always please register on the event page and if you have questions about a particular walk contact the walk leader, again on the specific event page. Do check the site for the last updates of walk details!… Link to read the rest

Events

Saturday 20th June – Whitbarrow Scar and Lord’s Seat

Date: Saturday 20th June

Leader: Ben J

Meet time: 09:45

Start time: 10:00

Estimated finish time: 16:00

Distance: 14/19km

Ascent: 470m

Ramblers walk grading: Strenuous, A

Start point: Parking Layby, just south of The Derby Arms Witherslack

What3Words: ///dentures.suitably.wobbles

Please Register using the form at the bottom of the event page if you intend to join the walk.

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Sunday 21st June – Thirlmere to Grasmere via Helvellyn

Date: 21st June

Leader: Ben J

Meet time: 09:45

Start time: 10:00

Estimated finish time: 16:00

Distance: 20km

Ascent: 1300m (Apprx)

Ramblers walk grading: A Strenuous

Start point: Legburthwaite Bus Stop (Stybeck Farm)

What3Words: ///join.tweed.portable

Please Register using the form at the bottom of the event page if you intend to join the walk.

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