Meeting Time: 09:45
Walk Start Time: 10:00
Walk finish time: 14:00
Meeting Point: Seatoller National Trust Car Park CA12 5XN
Grid reference: NY245137
Car Parking/Public Transport: Car Park NT, alternatively can use bus service 78 from Keswick, leaves 09:20 arrives 09:48
Ascent: 1400 ft
Miles 5.5 approx
Grading/Terrain: Moderate no technical difficulties but includes a steep section on slate/ scree, quite rocky ground.
Route description:
Ascending north out of Seatoller we follow the high level path overlooking Borrowdale to Castle Crag. The climb to the summit is quite steep though short and covers ground with slate and bits of scree underfoot. This is the lowest of the ‘wainwrights’ and one of the most characterful tops in the Lake District. Views of Derwent Water and surrounding countryside are excellent. Retracing our steps we head down the steep path and towards the river Derwent entering woodland as we near its approach. Here we will stop for lunch. We then head back to Seatoller through woodland, the path meanders back and forth alongside the river.
Health and Safety: Please dress to the weather conditions. Good sturdy footwear is essential. The ground may be wet and a bit boggy underfoot, spare dry socks may come in handy. Sun hat, suncream and sunglasses will be needed if bright and/or sunny. Please bring food and plenty of water.
Contact: If you would like to join this walk please contact Damian on number removed by no later than 10pm Saturday 15 May. Mobile phone reception is very patchy in the Borrowdale Valley, do not rely on being able to make contact in the Valley itself.
The leader reserves the right to cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.
Please note: 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.
We strongly advise walkers to carry hand sanitiser and to touch as little as possible during the walk. We will walk 2m apart as much as possible. We will not be able to share any equipment, drinks or food. Please carry a mask in your bag in case it is needed. If we need to go through a gate, the walk leader will take responsibility for opening and closing the gate to save multiple people touching it. Car sharing will not be possible.