Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11km / 7 miles
Time: 5 Hours approx.
Starting from: Buttermere Village
Postcode: CA13 9UZ Price: £20 per person / Family tickets available
The Route:
From Buttermere we will walk to Rannerdale from where we will climb the steep slopes of Lad Hows to the summit of Grasmoor, with wonderful views over Buttermere and Crummock Water and to the higher fells of Great Gable, Pillar and the Scafells we will continue over Crag Hill and Wndope before descending over the wonderful Whiteside Pike back down to Buttermere.
Although the climb up Lad Hows is steep once we are on the top of Grasmoor the walk is pretty gentle and easy!
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Directions:
From Keswick – Leave Keswick on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op) Follow this road for aprox 8 miles, passing through Rosthwaite to the village of Seatoller, from here the road climbs over Honister Pass, descend the eastern slopes of the pass and continue on this road until you reach Buttermere Village, Free parking wil be found to the right as you reach the village, by the church or a larger pay car park will be found if you turn left next to the Bridge Hotel. We will meet outside the Bridge Hotel.
From Cockermouth – Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, leaving town opposite Sainsburys. Follow this road through the village of Low Lorton and continue until a road leads to the left, signposted for Buttermere, follow this road to Buttermere, a pay and display car park will be found to the right, behind the Bridge Hotel, free parking a little further on by the church. We will meet outside the Bridge Hotel.
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All groups are limited to 8 clients and are priced at £20 per person.
Our instructors are fully qualified for the activities and have comprehensive civil liabilities insurance as well as a detailed knowledge of theLakelandfells.
Fully qualified guides are also avaliable for private bookings, including those days listed, please get in touch for a quote.
