Meeting Time and Point: 18:45 Broad Street Car Park, Windermere
Start Time: 19:00
Finish Time: 21:00 approx
Parking / Public Transport: Broad Street Car Park Pay and Display, or you may find on-street parking available nearby streets (some have permits, such as Broad Street itself), 599/555 bus service Keswick/Grasmere – Kendal/Windermere – check evening schedule, train from Kendal-Windermere
Miles: 5 approx
Ascent: 160m approx
Grading: Easy – no steep or technical ground, short ascent up Orrest Head
Terrain: mix of woodland, open fellside / farmland paths and roadside walking
Route Description:
A walk to the summit of Orrest Head and the quiet countryside towards Troutbeck Valley. Leaving Windermere Village centre we cross over the A591 and walk through Elleray, and St Catherine’s woods eventually reaching Crosses Farm. We then head north through farmland fields to Far Orrest Farm, a typical lakeland farm scene. From here, we head south east through more open farmlands to Near Orrest Farm. For short few minutes we walk along a quiet road before striking south to the summit of Orrest Head, a relatively easy climb. Views from the summit are superb especially on a clear day. The route back to Windermere takes us through more woodland and through the village centre.
Health and Safety: Please dress appropriately to the weather conditions, bring waterproods if forecast rain. You may wish to bring a snack/water. Note this walk is through farmland, livestock will be present (cows/calves, lambs/sheep). There are also a number of gates/stiles.
Contact: If you would like to join this walk please contact Damian on number removed by no later than Tuesday 31 May 9pm