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2013
Walking Itinerary
The walks will depend on the group's ability and the vagaries of
the British weather, but it is hoped we will be able to complete
some or all of the itinerary below.
Sunday 21st April
2013:
Arrive at your accommodation. Meet in the evening
at The Screes Hotel in Nether Wasdale for introductions and information
on the walks.
Monday 22nd April 2013: Pillar
The main objective of the day is to reach the
top of Pillar, one of the classic yet remote Lake District Fells,
and at 892 metres (2,927 feet), one of the highest. From Wasdale
Head we walk up Black Sail Pass, turn left past Looking Stead and
follow the ridge up to the summit of Pillar. If the weather is fine we can
continue on the Mosedale Horseshoe over Scoat Fell and Red Pike before
descending.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
11.5 km (7 miles) |
Ascent: |
980 metres (3,230 feet) |
Time: |
6 hours excluding stops |
Tuesday 23rd April 2013: Ennerdale - Gavel, Blake and Burnbank Fells
The plan is to take an excursion into Ennerdale
today, and ascend three of the lesser known fells in The Lake
District. From the hamlet of Croasdale we follow a stream
for a mile before climbing the fell side to the summit of
Gavel Fell. We keep to the ridge which takes us over Blake
Fell, and on to Burnbank Fell where we descend to Lamplugh,
and head back to the car park.
Grade: |
Moderate |
Length: |
12 km (7½ miles) |
Ascent: |
600 metres (1,950 feet) |
Time: |
5 hours excluding stops |
Wednesday 24th April 2013: Harter Fell and Green Crag
A drive into Eskdale takes us to the foot
of the Hardknott Pass from where we climb to the rocky summit
of Harter Fell. After admiring the views we descend to Spothow
Gill, and head across rough country to Green Crag. We then
head north towards Kepple Crag before descending back to the
car park in Eskdale.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
10 km (6 miles) |
Ascent: |
800 metres (2,600 feet) |
Time: |
5 hours excluding stops |
Thursday 25th April 2013:
Caw Fell, Haycock and Seatallan (Blengdale Horseshoe)
If the weather has been dry for a few days
we hope to do this horseshoe. A long day with much off path
walking particularly in the early part. We start by following
the River Bleng, before ascending on to Stockdale Moor with
its Neolithic and Bronze Age remains. We then ascend steeper
slopes and a long pull to the summit ridge of Caw Fell. Following
the wall along the ridge we reach the summit of Haycock before
descending steeply, and climbing back up to Seatallan. From
here an easy descent on soft grass takes us most of the way
down.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
21 km (13 miles) |
Ascent: |
970 metres (2,970 feet) |
Time: |
7½ hours excluding stops |
Friday 26th April 2013: Scafell Pike and Great End
From Wasdale Head we head up past Burnthwaite
to Styhead, and then climb to the top of Great End with spectacular
views to the north. We then follow the high level route over
Ill Crag and Broad Crag to the summit of Scafell Pike. From
here we will descend steeply back to the car park and a well
earned pint in The Wasdale Head Inn.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
11 km (7 miles) |
Ascent: |
1,075 metres (3,490 feet) |
Time: |
6 hours excluding stops |
Saturday 27th April 2013:
Goodbyes after a great week.
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