Start time 10:00am
(Estimated finish time 15:00)
Leisurely 8 miles / 12.8 km
Group Summit Good
Meet time 09:45am
Start time 10:00am
Start point: Sadgill in the Longsleddale valley NY483056, LA8 9BE
Car parking: on road side by the bridge over the river Sprint at Sadgill. Parking is limited so please car share.
Description: Longsleddale is almost a forgotten valley, it offers a quiet access to Kentmere Pike and Harter Fell. There are lovely views over Windermere, Morecambe Bay, Cross Fell and Haweswater. We start by crossing the bridge over the river Sprint at Sadgill and turn left to follow the signpost “Stile End”. Then we follow the signpost “Kentmere”. After going through the 3rd gate, we leave the main path and turn right straight away to follow the track up to Kentmere Pike. Following the track, we keep the wall on our right. Then we go through the gate next to a ladder, walking up to Kentmere Pike, keeping the wooden pole fence on our right. Then it is straight ahead to Harter Fell where we will stop for lunch. Then we keep following the fence line heading to Gatescarth Pass and join a very clear stony track. At the junction turn right. We follow this track all the way back to Sadgill.
Distance: Approx 8 miles / 12.8 km
Ascent: Approx 635m
Time: 5 hours
Please contact Nathalie on number removed by 6pm on Saturday if you are coming on this walk. This walk is suitable for dogs, there are no stiles. But please make sure you keep your dog under control.
The leader reserves the right to cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.