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| "Fairfield, a grand mountain with grand satellites in support." |
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A. Wainwright
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The Fairfield Horseshoe is a great day out for everyone, although a long walk the pace is steady allowing time to bask in the glory of this stunning part of the Lakes. The start up Nab Scar from Ambleside is hard and steep but once on the ridge it's relatively easy going. There is plenty of time to take in the wonderful views of amongst others Helvellyn & Striding Edge, Windermere, Morecambe Bay and the Langdale Pikes. Our instructors have a detailed knowledge of the Fairfield area so why not join in one of our guided walks. |
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| There is a Fairfield Horseshoe Fell Race, which takes place annually in May, first organised by the Lake District Mountain Trial Association in 1966. This fell race is over 14 kilometres long with over 900 metres of ascent. The course record was set by Mark Roberts in 2000 with a time of 75 minutes 11 seconds. We don't usually do it quite so quickly though, it usually takes us nearer seven hours. |
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From Ambleside we will follow the Rydal Road a short distance before crossing the fields to Rydal. A steep ascent will then lead onto Nab Scar. We will continue along the ridge to Hart Crag and Dove Crag before the long descent over High Pike and Low Pike before descending to High Sweden Bridge and the track back into Ambleside. Although this is one of our longer routes after the first steep climb it is a fairly easy ridge walk, although long. We do however take it gently, we have all day to complete the walk! Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above. |
