We're a walking group in the Lake District aimed at younger walkers in their 20s 30s and 40s
Includes all posts from before 2017 from the old website
Starting Point: Moor Top car park NY 343964
Description: Grizedale forest is situated in the
heart of the Lake District between the lakes of Coniston and Windermere.
Route: From the start point we head onto the west of the forest. Passing Juniper Tarn and continue until we reach the crossroads
where we will pick up the green and red walking trail to the Summit of Carron Crag.… Link to read the rest
This walk forms part of the “Weekend of Walking – the Summit Good Christmas Event in Keswick!” and links in with the day-time group walk and Christmas Meal on Saturday, 10th December in “The George” in Keswick.
Everybody is welcome – don’t forget your Santa hat!… Link to read the rest
A Weekend of Walking – The Summit Good Christmas Event in Keswick!
This year, the Summit Good Ramblers will be holding a weekend-long Christmas event, on 10th and Sunday 11th December 2016.
Based in Keswick, we’ll be holding two walks on Saturday, an easier low-level option (leisurely / moderate) in lovely Borrowdale and a harder high-level option (strenuous) going up and over the grand Grisedale Pike.… Link to read the rest
Car Parking: Sticklebarn National Trust car park
Start / Finish: Sticklebarn Car Park NY294063
Meet Time:9.15am
Start Time:9.30am
Description: Exploring the beautiful valleys of Great and Little Langdale.
Route: Starting at the Sticklebarn National Trust car park in Great Langdale, framed by the high fells of Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes.… Link to read the rest
Car Parking: Forestry Commission car park, Bowness Knott, Ennerdale (grid reference NY 109 153, postcode CA23 3AU). This is a free car park with ample space.
Meet Time: 9.30 am at the car park
Walk Start: 9.45 am
Description: This walk follows a mixture of forestry tracks and footpaths.… Link to read the rest
Description: Helm Crag is an instantly recognisable fell in its prominent position overlooking Grasmere. This walk will take in this well known fell as well as two other Wainwrights that make up the northern side of Easedale Valley.
Route: From the starting point our route takes us out of Grasmere to the foot of Helm Crag (355m) where we begin our steep, although thankfully short, ascent.… Link to read the rest
Description: On the southern tip of the Helvellyn range, Seat Sandal stands alone from its nearest neighbours, separated from them by a deep col. This hill, though, is a fine vantage point from which to admire Grasmere, Greenburn and the Wythburn Fells
Route: From the start point, our route follows the direct route up the long, broad ridge that take you directly to Seat Sandal summit.… Link to read the rest
Description: A less trodden felltop round on the quiet side of Ullswater. Place Fell is a fine vantage point on a clear day of Ullswater and the Helvellyn range.
Car Parking: By the green at Martindale Old Church on the lane leading to Howe Grain (approached on a lane down the east side of Ullswater from Pooley Bridge, approx 5 miles), NY 434184.… Link to read the rest