CANCELLED due to weather conditions
Meeting Time: 09:15
Meeting Point: Under Skiddaw Car Park
Start Time: 09:30
Finish Time: 15:00-15:30 approx
Miles: 7
Ascent: 3065 ft
Grading: Moderate
Terrain: Varied, road walking, grassy/rocky – a little scrambly in parts
Parking / Transport:
Free Car park (Underskiddaw car park) easily found at the very end of the road going past Oxley’s Health Spa
Walk Description
A circular walk, visiting 3 Wainwrights in total. Leaving the car park via the gate at the end of the car park 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 Skiddaw Little Man. After bagging Little Man we continue and head towards the taller peak that is the start of the Skiddaw range! We will make our way following the shale ridge until we reach the trig point. We will turn around and make our way over Carl Side, there
are a few loose areas here so be careful. Once we have descended to the lower area between Longside Edge and Carl Side we will follow the single path down through heather and bracken towards the white stones. Passing through the stones the path starts to zigzag which fetches us back down to the road. We will pass through the village and follow the road back up 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. Should the ground be icy/under snow, then walking poles/spikes/crampons/ice axe may be helpful/needed. Please check the forecast in advance. The walk leader has the right to cancel/vary the walk should circumstances dictate. If forecast is for very heavy rain/gales, heavy snowfall, then a low level alternative might be chosen.
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 cafe 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 21st February or email summittgoodrambling@gmail.com.