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- Buttermere to Braithwaite: Private Guiding
A wonderful linear walk taking in some of the best summits in the North Western Fells, including the wonderful Grasmoor, Whiteless Pike, Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head
Summits included on this route:
Whiteless Pike660 metres / 2165 feet
Wandope772 metres / 2533 feet
Grasmoor852 metres / 2759 feet
Hopegill Head770 metres / 2526 feet
Grisedale Pike791 metres / 2595 feet
A wonderful linear walk crossing the highest group between Buttermere and Braithwaite.
From our meeting point in Braithwaite we will transport all participants to Buttermere for the start of the walk.
From Buttermere we will climb above Sail Beck over Whiteless Breast to the summit of Whiteless Pike, a fine conical mountain with great views over the surrounding countryside, the ridge from the summit continues north, passing the cairn at Thirdgill Head to the summit of Wandope, one of the quietest of the high summits of the Lake District, the grassy ridge has some wonderful views over Buttermere.
We will continue to climb to the col before turning to the left to the wide grassy plateau of Grasmoor, probably the best viewpoint of the many in today’s route, the land drops steeply from the edges of the plateau giving dramatic views down to Buttermere and Crummock Water below and across to the Buttermere Fells, Haystacks and the higher fells of Great Gable, Pillar and Scafell Pike beyond.
From the summit of Grasmoor our route crosses the large summit plateau to the east,skirting around the top of Dove Crags before descending to Coledale Hause, from here the path climbs fairly steeply over Sand Hill to the summit of Hopegill Head,here the views over Cockermouth, and the Solway Coast are magnificent and on a good day we can see much of the Scottish Lowlands.
From Hopegill Head the route follows the ridge to the east, above Hobcarton Crag before crossing Hobcarton Head and climbing up to the summit of Grisedale Pike, our final summit of the day, now with wonderful views over Derwentwater and Keswick.
From Grisedale Pike we follow the long ridge down over Sleet How and Kinn, descending back into Braithwaite and the end of our walk.
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 | £120 | £60 | £40 | £35 | £28 | £25 | £22 | £20 | £20 | £18 |
| Per Group | £120 | £120 | £120 | £140 | £140 | £150 | £154 | £160 | £180 | £180 |
| Group Size | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Per Person | £22 | £22 | £22 | £22 | £21 | £20 | £19 | £18 | £18 | £18 |
| Per Group | £242 | £264 | £286 | £308 | £315 | £320 | £323 | £324 | £342 | £360 |
| Group Size | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Per Person | £22 | £22 | £22 | £22 | £21 | £21 | £19 | £18 | £18 | £18 |
| Per Group | £462 | £484 | £506 | £528 | £525 | £546 | £513 | £504 | £522 | £540 |
| Group Size | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35+ |
| Per Person | £22 | £22 | £22 | £22 | £18 |
| Per Group | £682 | £704 | £726 | £748 |
Where to meet: Braithwaite
Postcode: CA12 5TD (approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 227 237
Directions
Braithwaite is found just off the A66 main road between Keswick and Cockermouth, turn off the road into the village and follow the signs for Whinlatter Pass, as the road leaves the village and starts to climbs through the trees a small car park (free) will be seen to the left, we will meet 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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Questions:
Question:
What happens if the weather is bad?
Answers:
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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
Question:
Are dogs allowed on this walk?
Answers:
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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 22 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.
Question:
Are dogs allowed on this walk?
Answers:
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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 22 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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