Please be aware, this walk involves a little (1km) open access walking, on grass, at times down a steep slope, plus two small beck (large stream) crossings. I will consider weather conditions before leading the group on this route, if unsafe an alternate route is planned.
Meeting 9:15am for a 9:30am start.
From Kirkland we’ll head up the track bridleway to the top of Cross Fell, it joins the Pennine Way for the last section. Parts of the path are muddy towards the top. After hopefully enjoying the views of the Lake District, rest and refreshments at the top of Cross Fell, we’ll ridge walk along the Pennine Way to Great Dun Fell, via Little Dun Fell, where we’ll stop for lunch. Descending down, we’ll take a short walk on the road before taking another track over to Silverband Mine.
At the mine, we’ll head off the bridleway for a short, maybe 1km, section of open access walking, decending down a slope to Middle Tongue Beck, the slope is steep in places, but not too challenging. This Beck is the first of two we’ll need to cross, after finding a safe place, we head to the disused level where we pick up a livestock trod around Brownsnout Band.
Crowdundle Beck is the second crossing, then we join another trod which takes us to the main bridleway coming down from Wildboar Scar. We follow to Wythwaite, then a short walk along a track and fields takes us back to Kirkland Hall.
The walk leader has the right to cancel or vary the walk subject to conditions.
Please bring the correct clothing, food and drink and check the weather forecast beforehand.
If you are interested in joining the walk, please contact David by 5pm Saturday 6th April on 07599 749450. Please also let him know if you can/would be interested in a car share so he can help arrange if needed.