Walk Title: Wetherlam and Swirl How
Meeting Point: Horse Crag Car Park – Yewdale Beck/Low Tilberthwaite
Grid Ref NY 30619 00980
Meeting Time: 09:10 for a 09:30am Start
Finish Time: 16:00 (approx)
Car Parking: Horse Crag Car Park – Yewdale Beck/Low Tilberthwaite
Rating: Strenuous
Ascent: Wetherlam 763m and Swirl How 802m
Miles: 8.5
Route Description:
It’s a short steep walk out of the car park past the old mines then a small drop to the beck, before another short steep ascent out the other side. From there, the ascent is more gradual past more mine areas until we reach the climb up Wetherlam. At Wetherlam Edge, the climb becomes steeper and exposed. From the peak of Wetherlam, we head over on the main path to Swirl How. The climb up Swirl How involves another steep climb, but not as steep as Wetherlam.
The descent is via Great Carrs and West Side Edge in to Greenburn, then back to High Tilberthwaite via a track, then a short walk back to Low Tilberthwaite and the car park.
I have estimated a later finish time because the walk involves a couple of steep climbs and it will be taken at the pace needed by the group.
There are three Wainwrights on the walk, Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs.
In poor conditions, this route will be altered. If the weather is good, there’s great views from the three peaks and Greenburn.
Post walk drinks will be at Herdwicks in Coniston.
Preparation: Please check weather and bring appropriate gear, hiking shoes, food and drink.
Please contact David on 07599 749450 by 6pm Saturday 18th May.