Dale Head

Grid Reference:	*NY 22301 15324*
Height:	*753 metres/2470 feet*

"Dale Head has much in common with Eel Crag in the Grasmoor group. Their summits are focal points of high country, the meeting place of ascending ridges. Both have craggy northern fronts, darkly shadowed, and easy southern approaches. Both enjoy extensive views of great merit, particularly northwards to Skiddaw."

A Wainwright

Dale Head, the highest of the group of fells at the southern end of the Newlands Valley towers above the head of the vale, steep crags protect the summit to the north, but to the south gentle slopes descend to the Honister Pass from where the easiest ascent will be found.

Dale Head is usually traversed as path of the Newlands Horseshoe, a magnificent walk above the Newlands Valley from Robinson to Catbells.

The views from the summit are spectacular, particularly north from the magnificent summit cairn, along the Newlands Valley to Skiddaw where the deep trough of the valley drops away below your feet.

Honister to Keswick: Private Guiding
£120.00 From £16.00 per person

A glorious linear route following the ridge north from Honister Pass over Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Catbells before descending to the Derwentwater Lakeshore and following the tracks back into Keswick Learn More
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The Newlands Horseshoe: Private Guiding
£120.00 From £16.00 per person

One of the best horseshoe walks in the Lake District the Newlands Horseshoe is a walk all keen fellwalkers. Six wonderful summits above the Newlands Valley with views across Buttermere and Derwentwater. Learn More
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The Newlands Horseshoe: Monday 29th June 2015
£22.00

One of the best horseshoe walks in the Lake District the Newlands Horseshoe is a walk all keen fellwalkers. Six wonderful summits above the Newlands Valley with views across Buttermere and Derwentwater. Learn More
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The Newlands Horseshoe: Sunday 13th September 2015
£22.00

One of the best horseshoe walks in the Lake District the Newlands Horseshoe is a walk all keen fellwalkers. Six wonderful summits above the Newlands Valley with views across Buttermere and Derwentwater. Learn More
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The Newlands Horseshoe: Friday 2nd October 2015
£22.00

One of the best horseshoe walks in the Lake District the Newlands Horseshoe is a walk all keen fellwalkers. Six wonderful summits above the Newlands Valley with views across Buttermere and Derwentwater. Learn More
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The Newlands Horseshoe: Sunday 8th November 2015
£22.00

One of the best horseshoe walks in the Lake District the Newlands Horseshoe is a walk all keen fellwalkers. Six wonderful summits above the Newlands Valley with views across Buttermere and Derwentwater. Learn More
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