Meet time: 9.15am
Start time: 9.30am
Estimated finish time: 1.30pm to 2pm.
Distance: 8.3 to 8.5 miles (13.36 to 13.68 kilometres).
Ascent: About 1200 feet (366 meters).
Ramblers walk grading: B (Moderate).
Start point: Theatre By The Lake (Keswick)
Postcode: CA12 5DJ
Car parking: Lakeside Car Park.
It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park. If you are not sure where the car parking/meeting point is, you must contact the walk leader at the latest the day before the walk. You should not rely on mobile phones or postcodes. There is often no mobile reception near walk meeting points and postcodes are for the nearest place nearby but should only serve as a guideline. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking space so that walks can start promptly.
Description: This is a leisurely walk that begins with following for a few miles the various paths running along the eastern side of Derwent Water until we cross the road to aim for Barrow House and reach Lodore Falls. We then briefly pick up the Watendlath road to reach Ashness Bridge.
From there it’s a gradual ascent northwards to reach the only Wainwright of the day: Walla Crag (379 meters). This has lovely views of Keswick and Derwent Water as well as all the mountains surrounding this area.
The next stage of the walk goes along paths, tracks and a quiet country road (requiring crossing of the A591) to get to the final feature of the walk: Castlerigg Stone Circle. This is a great vantage point as most of the northwestern fells can be seen as can Blencathra, Helvellyn and much of the Skiddaw Range.
We then leave the stone circle to follow the road back into Keswick where we will find a café and much needed lunch!
Please contact Miles on 07842 783319 by 10pm on Friday 6 June if you are coming on this walk (text or phone, WhatsApp, or message on Facebook (Miles Saunders-Priem)).
Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing), footwear 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.
Car sharing may be possible – please contact the walk leader to arrange.
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.