Sunday 1st Feb – Martindale South

Date: Sunday 1st Feb

Leader: Ben J

Meet time: 09:15

Start time: 09:30

Estimated finish time: 15:00

Distance: 20km (approx)

Ascent: 1300+m

Ramblers walk grading: A Strenuous

Start point: St Peters Church, Martindale

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Car parking: Adjacent the Church or Opposite over the road.

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.

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Description: Paths are generally defined, and good underfoot. Only short sections are gravelled. The grass descents will be slippy if it’s wet.

From Martindale a steep start to Winter Crag which lessens to Beda Fell, we will follow the top of Broad Crags to Angletarn Pikes & South Top. Travelling North to Boredale Hause before another stiff ascent to Place fell, then N-E along the top with a fairly steep descent to Sandwick. If you still have energy get another Wainwright with Hallin Fell which offers a panorama of Ullswater before returning to the start point.

This is not the most scenic route in the Lakes however the valleys either side offer some ‘drama’ and sharper climbs mean there’s more walking along hilltops for much of the way. Stops will be short but frequent.

Partial Routes as follows:

The walk can be cut short with descents off the East side of Beda fell to Dalehead; at Boredale Hause by returning along Boredale valley; taking the ‘shepherds path’ from High Dodd, or skipping Hallin Fell.

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.

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.

Attending: Please register your intent to join the walk using the booking form below before 5pm Friday.

Registration Form

One form entry per person please. Resubmit the form if registering additional persons.

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