Grading: Moderate
Meeting point: outside Moot Hall
Meeting time: 9:45
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00 approx
Distance: 10 miles
This is a lovely walk with the best of mountain and lake views. We should be back in Keswick by 4pm and hopefully we can find somewhere for refreshments. Finish time will be dependent on the pace of the group.
From the centre of Keswick, we will walk up Main Street and over the river to join the Cumbria Way towards Portinscale. Passing through the edge of Portinscale on the road, we then take a path through the woods which can be wet underfoot. We will then rejoin the well made path of the Cumbria Way until we reach the cattle grid and begin our ascent of Catbells.
We will follow the clearly marked path to the summit of Catbells. The ascent is steep at times and requires some scrambling but is not technical. We will take the ascent at a steady pace and find a sheltered spot for lunch.
We will make a careful descent from Catbells, on path that is rocky in places and has some shale sections. We will then walk through Manesty Park and rejoin the Cumbria Way along the shore of Derwent Water, before retracing our steps through Portinscale and back into Keswick.
This walk is suitable for dogs, which should be kept under control. Please bring adequate food and water and ensure you have sturdy and comfortable footwear, waterproof clothing. Please come prepared for the weather, and be advised that the walk leader reserves the right to cancel or vary the walk if weather conditions are poor.
If you would like to join this walk, please contact Ginny on 07766 882 121 by 8pm on Friday 7 August if you would like to join this walk. Please note social distancing will be expected and it is advisable to bring gloves and/or hand sanitiser for opening and closing gates and stiles