Author: Diane

Events

Saturday 3 August – Ullswater Way circular

    Difficulty rating: Moderate
    Distance: 21 miles  – Strenuous
    Meet: 7:45 am
    Starting location: Pooley Bridge car park on the north-west side of the bridge (OS grid ref: NY469245, nearest postcode: CA11 0LL)
    Parking: there are a number of options for parking in Pooley Bridge including the campsite opposite St Paul’s Church, which is only £3 for a full day
    Start time: 8:00am  prompt
    Finish time: 18:00-19:00 (depending on the pace of the group)
    By popular demand I will be leading a walk around the Ullswater Way.
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    Sunday 7 July – Low level walk around Elterwater

      Difficulty rating: Leisurely 

      Meet time 10:15 am

      Start time 10:30 am (Estimated finish time 15:00 )

      Start point: National Trust car park in the centre of Elterwater

      Postcode: LA22 9HP

      Car parking: National Trust car park in the centre of Elterwater or free parking on the roadside around Elterwater

      Description: We go through the gate in the car park and follow the path along the beck and Elter Water.… Link to read the rest

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      Sunday 18 August – Mellbreak, Scale Force and Crummock Water

        Crummock Water circular

        Start time 10:30 am

        (Estimated finish time 16:00 )

        Grading: leisurely – 10 miles / 16  km

         

        Group Summit Good

        Meet time 10:15am

        Start time 10:30 am

        Start point: Scalehill Bridge National Trust Car Park

        Postcode: CA13 9UX

        Car parking: National Trust car park so free for members of the National Trust but £7.50 for all day ticket

         

        Description:

        Due to wet weather conditions, I have decided to change the route to a low level circular walk around Crummock Water.… Link to read the rest

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        Sunday 21 July – Cat Bells, Maiden Moor and High Spy

          …the other half of Newlands Valley

          Start time 09:30am

          (Estimated finish time 16:00)

          Difficulty rating: Moderate

          Meet time 09:15am

          Start time 09:30am

          Start point: Cattle grid by the footpath to Cat Bells

          Postcode: nearest postcode, Hawse End CA12 5UB

          Car parking: very limited, a few spaces on the roadside (car share suggested)

          Description: We follow the signpost for Cat Bells, going up Skelgill Bank all the way to Cat Bells summit which will require a little bit of scrambling.… Link to read the rest

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          Leading walks

            Looking for a challenge? Fancy leading a walk of your own? Summit Good is always on the lookout for new leaders.  If you’re interested in giving it a go, please get in touch with our walk coordinator at summittgoodrambling@gmail.com stating your idea for a walk and details of the route.… Link to read the rest