Meet time: 18:30 am
Start time: 18:45 am
(Estimated finish time 21:00)
Grading: Easy/Moderate 4.2 miles / 6.8 km
Ascent: Approx. 380m
Start point: Aira Force National Trust Car Park. Grid Reference for start point is NY 401 200.
Postcode: CA11 0JS
Car parking: There is plenty of car parking available at the Aira Force National Trust Car Park.
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: A walk to Gowbarrow Fell and then returning past Aira Force.
Starting in the car park, we head past the visitors centre and then cross a bridge. We then immediately leave the wooded area and head onto the fells. We ascend the fell by walking parallel to Ullswater and continue to follow the path as we gently ascend to the summit. Gowbarrow Fell has a trig point and stunning views of Ullswater.
From the summit we descend down to Aira Beck and follow it to Aira Force before returning to the car park.
Please contact Jack on 07517 765959 by 9pm on Tuesday 27th June if you are coming on this walk.
Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing as the weather can change quickly), 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.