Meeting time: 9:15am for a 9:30 start
Meeting place: Cow Bridge carpark. Grid ref 402133. Honesty box with £3 suggested donation.
Finish time: Approx. 3:30-4pm
Distance: 13 km
Ascent: 770 m
Graded: Moderate
We start by following the track up beside Hayeswater Gill, then veer off to climb the slopes of the Knott. We then follow the High Street ridge, the old Roman road, to its highest point on Racecourse Hill (828 m). We follow the ridge round to Thornthwaite Crag, and loop back on ourselves heading down the ridge to the north to Gray Crag. It’s then a steep descent back to the Hayeswater Gill track.
If the weather or ground conditions are not suitable for this walk, then we will do a low level alternative instead.
Please bring waterproofs (jacket and trousers) and plenty of spare warm clothing (much more than you think you need – it will be much colder on the tops of the hills than it is in the valleys), good footwear (walking boots), gloves, hat 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.
We strongly advise walkers to carry hand sanitiser and to touch as little as possible during the walk. Please carry a mask in your bag in case it is needed.
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.
To join the walk, contact Stephen 07596 107797 by 8pm on Friday 21st Jan.