Finish 16:00 approx.
Meeting Point: Broad Street Car Park, Windermere
Car Parking: Pay and Display at Broad Street Car Park, otherwise limited on-street parking in nearby residential streets – note some have residents permits so may need to venture a little further afield onto Park Road, Droomer Drive area etc.
Public Transport: This is a bank holiday weekend, and I would strongly advise those who can take advantage of access to public transport (bus or train) to use it. Windermere is served well by regular bus services from Keswick and Kendal and has a train station.
Grading: Moderate, no technical difficulties, combination of paths, bridleways, lane and roadside walking.
A leisurely walk through the Troutbeck Valley and onto the delights of Wansfell visiting Troutbeck village. This walk has a social element as it will combine a tea shop pit stop in the afternoon.We leave Windermere, and climb gently up through Elleray wood and along the flank of Orrest Head, dropping down to the farmsteads of Causeway Farm and Far Orrest. From there a gradual rise takes us along the eastern edge of the Troutbeck Village dropping down into the village by the church. Ascending NW we follow Nanny Lane and head up to the summit of Wansfell through grassy terrain, pathless in places. Its then a half mile ridge climb to Wansfell Pike summit – hopefully with excellent views to reward us. A short quick descent takes us back into Troutbeck Village followed by a stop at the cafe for a tea/coffee/slice of cake. Our return to Windermere is along a fairly quiet country road – no pavement, and then into Troutbeck Bridge from there we ascend back up to Windermere via pavement on the A591. The walk will end with a drink somewhere in the town.Health and Safety: Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. This is a moderate walk and includes exposure on the summit of Wansfell. Sun hat and cream and glasses as well as wet rain gear could well be needed. The walk leader has the right to cancel or vary the walk should circumstances dictate.
Other things to note: Please bring some money as the walk will include a stop at the cafe in Troutbeck, we will have lunch beforehand on Wansfell summit (or where there is shelter if wet).
If you would like to join this walk, please contact Damian on number removed either text, or call, or send an email to the summit good email address no later than 9pm on Saturday 24 August.