Date: Wednesday 24th June
Leader: Damian
Meet time: 18:45
Start time: 19:00
Estimated finish time: 21|00
Distance: 4 miles (approx)
Ascent: 120m (approx)
Ramblers walk grading: Easy
Start point: The Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR
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Please Register using the form at the bottom of the event page if you intend to join the walk.
Car parking: Pay and Display in Keswick Town Centre
(Car sharing may be possible – please contact the walk leader to arrange)
Public Transport: Stagecoach Summer Timetables
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.
Description: An outing to Great Wood overlooking Derwent Water, and an amble along the eastern shore of Derwent Water.
Leaving the Market Place, we head along St John’s Street, Ambleside Road and Springs Road eventually reaching a path that ascends through Springs Wood and towards Castlerigg Farm. Just after the telecomms mast, we stike south westwards along a path through Great Wood. Descending gradually we reach the Borrowdale Road and cross over it to reach Calfclose Bay. The return leg of the walk follows the eastern shoreline of Derwent Water passing Strandshag Bay and Friar’s Crag until we reach the Boat House and Theatre by the Lake. From here its a short walk back to the Market Square.
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 6pm the eve of the walk.
Registration Form
One form entry per person please. Resubmit the form if registering additional persons.
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If you have further questions regarding the walk you can contact the leader via the form below.