Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km
Barrow, Outerside & Causey Pike
Meet time: 9.15am
Start time: 9:30am
Start point: Braithwaite Village Shop, Main St, Braithwaite CA12 5ST NY232235
Car parking: There is parking on the road outside Braithwaite School as well as inside the school itself with a small donation.
Description: From the Village Shop we start by heading towards the Newlands valley before turning off along the farm road to Braithwaite Lodge. After passing through the farm we start our first ascent of the day which heads facing ridge to the top of Barrow (a steepish climb but with plenty of chances to enjoy the Skiddaw range behind us!)
From the summit we head forwards downhill and after a short way the path splits we take the left path. We keep heading forwards to pick up the distinctive path we can see in front of us. We eventually come to a small cairn and turn right to the summit of Outerside. Great views to be had here of Grisedale Pike to the right, and our next summit of Causey Pike to the left.
After leaving Outerside, we follow the path down slightly before peeling off right to follow the steep but easily marked path to the summit of Causey Pike. The reward being great views of Keswick, Pennines, Blencathra, Skiddaw and Great Gable (Weather permitting of course!)
We then retrace our steps back to the path that splits Outerside and Causey Pike and follow that down to the Newlands Valley road eventually reaching the village and the shop.
Distance: Approx11km/7 miles
Ascent: Approx760m
Time: 4 – 5 hours
Grade: Moderate
Please contact Phil on number removedby 6pm on Saturday if you are coming on this walk. It is advisable to carry a headtorch and plenty of warm clothing at this time of year.
The leader reserves the right to cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.