“Binsey is a most excellent station for appraising the Northern Fells as a preliminary to their exploration...it is a viewpoint of outstanding merit”

A Wainwright

A great evening or half day walk, although only a short climb from the roadside the summit of Binsey is a wonderful viewpoint, be it looking towards the mountains, or out over the Solway Coast to Scotland, either way the view is stunning.

Summits included on this route:
Binsey447 metres/1467 feet

“Binsey occupies the extreme north-west corner of the Lake District. Beyond is the coastal plain, then the sea, then Scotland; nothing intervenes to interrupt this sweeping panorama. What a domain, and what a throne to view it from!”

A Wainwright

From the roadside we will climb through the bracken, with great views over the Skiddaw Massif to the south east throughout.

Upon reaching the summit the view west and north will unfold with some stunning views over the Solway Firth to Scotland.

The summit of Binsey is worth an inspection also, the summit cairn is an ancient Tumulus and the lower cairn to the north west of the summit possible gives an even better viewpoint.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+
Per Person	£50	£25	£20	£15	£12.50	£10	£9	£8	£7	£6
Per Group	£50	£50	£60	£60	62.50	£60	£63	£64	£63

Where to meet: Binsey Lodge
Postcode: CA7 1HH (approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 235 351

Directions

From Keswick follow the A591 north towards Carlisle, crossing the A66 at the roundabout. Continue on this road pas the village of Bassenthwaite.

just before the Castle Inn is reached on the left turn right, towards Ireby and Uldale.

After 2.2 miles turn left at the junction by Binsey Lodge, you will see space to park on the right hand side of the road shortly after the junction, we will meet here.

Bus Services

Binsey Lodge is not on a bus route, the nearest bus stop is 3km away at Bewaldeth.

The 555 bus runs between Keswick and Carlisle.

The X4 travels from Workington, Cokermouth, Keswick and Penrith, the nearest stop to Binsey Lodge is 3.5km away.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

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Questions:

1 Answer

What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Binsey from Binsey Lodge: Private Guiding

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product Binsey from Binsey Lodge: Private Guiding

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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