Meeting Time and Location: 18:30 at Broad Street Car Park, Windermere
Start Time: 18:45
Finish Time: 20:30
Parking/Transport: Broad Street Car Park is pay and display until 8pm. Bus Service 555 Kendal – Grasmere, Train Kendal – Windermere
Miles: 3
Ascent: 200m approx
Grading: Leisurely
Terrain: Mix of roadside, bridleways and open fellside
Route Description:
Leaving the car park, we head south along Park Road and up Lickbarrow Road. We gradually ascend Grandsire following part of the Dales Way. The summit is a series of rocky knolls and provides good views north towards Kentmere Fells. A short steep descent west takes us to School Knott Tarn, School Knott summit is a short easy climb thereafter. Views from School Knott are excellent on a clear day, Lake Windermere in full picture backed by all the central fells. We then head steeply down the grassy fellside path to the edges of Windermere and walk back to the car park over Queens Park.
Health and Safety: Please dress for the weather conditions, waterproofs if forecast rain/showers. Please ensure you have sturdy footwear. Please bring water and snacks as you wish, if forecast is particularly warm/humid, bring extra water.
Contact: If you would like to join this walk please contact Damian by phone/text on 07796 654 031 by no later than 10pm Wednesday 17 August. If you have any questions about the walk please contact the walk leader in advance.