“No excuse is good enough for missing this easy walk, which is delightful throughout”
A Wainwright
A circuit of the high fells to the south east of Keswick is an enjoyable shorter day in the Lake District Mountains, the views from summits such as Walla Crag and Bleaberry Fell are magnificent and show Derwent Water off to it's best.
The descent by Ashness Bridge and across the terraced path above Derwent Water is also a joy.
“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
From the Great Wood Car Park we will climb through Great Wood to Cat Gill, climbing the good path alongside the gill with great views over Derwent Water behind us.
As we emerge from the gill we will follow the edge of the crags to the summit of Walla Crag, one of the best viewpoints in the Lake District.
From Walla Crag the path climbs gently over good ground to Bleaberry Fell, with it's magnificent views over Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake. The ridge south from Bleaberry Fell brings us to High Seat, a great viewpoint east to Helvellyn and south over the high fells to Scafell Pike.
The descent to the west of High Seat brings us down to Ashness Bridge, the famous viewpoint over Derwentwater and Skiddaw, following the terraced path back to Cat Gill and Great Wood.
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
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