“No excuse is good enough for missing this easy walk, which is delightful throughout”

A Wainwright

The fells to the south east of Keswick offer a rewarding days walking, the ever popular viewpoint of Walla Crag leads to the summit of Bleaberry Fell and High Seat, before the route drops down to the often photographed Ashness Bridge before returning down to the shores of Derwentwater.

Summits included on this route:
Walla Crag379 metres / 1243 feet
Bleaberry Fell590 metres / 1936 feet
High Seat608 metres / 1995 feet

“This well known view has earned it's popularity not by it's extensiveness but by the variety and charm of many nearby features”

A Wainwright

Starting from the Great Wood Car Park near Keswick we will head up through the woods to Cat Gill, climbing the steep but good path alongside Cat Gill until the path turns to the north, above the treeline to the summit of Walla Crag.

The view from Walla Crag is exceptional, across Derwentwater to Catbells and the North Western Fells as well as north west over Keswick to Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake.

From Walla Crag a good path leads to the south east climbing to the summit of Bleaberry Fell, a great viewpoint over Skiddaw and Blencathra to the north.

From Bleaberry Fell it's an easy ridge walk to the summit of High Seat, the highest point of the day.

The descent from High Seat is to the north west, dropping down alongside Ashness Gill and Barrow Beck to Ashness Bridge, a popular viewpoint and often seen on postcards of the Lake District.

From Ashness Bridge we take the terrace path back down to Cat Gill and back to the Great Wood Car Park.

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

Where to meet: Great Wood NT Car Park, Borrowdale
Postcode: CA12 5UR (Approx.)
Grid Reference: NY 271 214

Directions

From Keswick: Leave Keswick on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op) Follow this road a short distacne until the Great Wood National Trust car park is seen on the left hand side.

Bus Services

Great Wood car park is well served by buses, the bus stop is at the entrance to the car park..

The 78 bus runs between Keswick and Honister, along the Borrowdale Valley.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Events:
(November - March)

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

Winter Events:
(April - October)

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Bleaberry Fell & Walla Crag

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Bleaberry Fell & Walla Crag

Question:

What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Bleaberry Fell & Walla Crag

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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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 , Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on product Bleaberry Fell & Walla Crag

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 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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