Meet time: 9.15am
Start time: 9.30am
Estimated finish time: 1pm to 1.30pm.
Distance: About 6 miles.
Ascent: About 1150 feet.
Ramblers walk grading: C+ (Leisurely).
Start point: Main entrance of Theatre by the Lake (Keswick)
Postcode: CA12 5DJ
Car parking: Lake side car park plus several other car parks dotted around Keswick.
It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park. If you are not sure where the car parking/meeting point is, you must contact the walk leader at the latest the day before the walk. You should not rely on mobile phones or postcodes. There is often no mobile reception near walk meeting points and postcodes are for the nearest place nearby but should only serve as a guideline. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking space so that walks can start promptly.
Description: Beginning from the Theatre by the Lake we head northwards for Fitz Park and the Keswick Railway Station to reach the old railway track. From there it is a leisurely stroll eastwards along the track through woodland, river cliffs and the River Greta.
As the area opens up a bit (revealing some of the Helvellyn Range) is the point where we reach Brundholme and the easternmost point of Latrigg. We leave the railway track and briefly walk along a country road until we come upon a wide grassy trod that runs along the eastern tongue (grassy ridge) of Latrigg. It’s an easy ascent and a favourite one of mine- especially when the path forks left running along the southern side of Latrigg and the views of Derwent Water, the Central Fells, the Northwestern Fells and a lot of other features, really open up.
From the summit of Latrigg (368 meters) we head north to pick up the Cumbria Way. From there it’s an easy descent back to Keswick.
Please contact Miles on 07842 783319 by 10pm on Wednesday 25 December if you are coming on this walk (text or phone, or message on Facebook (Miles Saunders-Priem)).
Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing), footwear and enough food and water. The leader reserves the right to turn away any walker not suitably equipped. The leader may cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.
Car sharing may be possible – please contact the walk leader to arrange.
New members: please note the walk leader may ask for more information about your walking experience. This is to ensure you have the fitness required to complete the walk that is planned safely.
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