Meeting Time: 9.15
Meeting Point: Under Skiddaw Car Park
Start Time: 9.30
Finish Time: 3-4 pm
Miles: 7.7
Ascent: 3065ft
Grading: Moderate
Terrain: Grassy/Rocky
Parking/Transport:
Free Car Park (Under Skiddaw Car park) easily found at the very end of the road going past Oxley’s Health Spa
Walk Description:
Classic Walk to the summit of Skiddaw, returning via Jenkin hill and onto Lonscale Fell and Lonscale Peak
Leaving the car park via the gate at the end of the carpark and turning left we will follow the path and head straight up. We will cross a stile where it flattens off and keep left to make our ascent up Little Man. After bagging little man we continue and head towards the taller peak skiddaw, returning down the side of little man and joining onto jenkin hill. From here we will continue to Lonscale fell and Lonscale peak, as we head back we will join the Cumbria way following back to the car park.
Health and Safety:
Please dress to the weather conditions. Hat, Gloves (spare pairs very useful), waterproofs, warm clothing, and sturdy boots essential. Please check the forecast in advance. The walk leader has the right to cancel/vary the walk should circumstances dictate.
Lunch/Breaks:
Please bring sufficient food and drink (water/hot drinks). We will stop for regular breaks, and a lunch stop. At the end of the walk there will be opportunity for an optional drink/food in a café which is a short car journey after the walk
Contact: If you would like to join the walk, please contact Lesley on 07857 207 469 by no later than 9pm Friday 11th March.