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Hard crossing some rough ground |
| Distance |
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10km / 6 miles max |
| Time (Approx.) |
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7 Hours |
| Start / Finish point(s) |
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Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale Valley, near Keswick |
| Postcode of start point |
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CA12 5XJ |
| Start Time |
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10am |
| Price |
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£20 per adult.
£10 per child (16 and under, maximum 2 children per adult)
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| To Book |
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Great Gable is a favourite mountain of many fell walkers and has many spectacular routes, one of the best is the South or Climbers Traverse. A narrow path climbing slowly over the southern face of Gable above the picturesque valley of Wasdale.
This part of Great Gable is rightly famous, the first recorded rock climb was on Napes Needle which this route will pass just below.
On a high note this is also popular amongst the dead, many people have been choosing this amazing mountain with it's stunning views as their final resting place.
Other points of interest on this route will include Sphinx Rock, an often photographed viewpoint above the Wasdale Valley and the Westmorland Cairn, a spectacular viewpoint just below the summit of Great Gable.
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From Seathwaite we will climb alongside Taylorgill Force and follow the beck to Sty Head Tarn and the stretcher Box at Sty Head.
From the stretcher box we embark onto one of the finest routes in the Lake District climbing on a small path below the crags of Kern Knotts to a good path skirting below the crags of Great Napes.
Here a short detour will bring us to a fine viewpoint of Napes Needle, one of the most famous climbs and rock features in the area and a short walk away from one of the others, Sphinx Rock.
The entire path has wonderful views over the Wasdale Valley and of the surrounding fells, but as we climb higher onto the summit of Westmorland Crags it is bettered by the view from the Westmorland Cairn, looking down over the Wasdale Valley to Wastwater and the Irish Sea.
From the summit of Great Gable we will continue over the lower summit of Green Gable before descending over Base Brown and alongside the waterfalls of Sour Milk Gill back to Seathwaite.
From Keswick: Leave on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op).
Follow this road for approx 8 miles, passing through Rosthwaite until just before reaching the village of Seatoller a narrow lane leads off to the left on the bend, signposted to Seathwaite, camp site and Sty Head. This road can be busy and has passing points (unmarked), blind bends and walkers in the road, also a few sheep for good measure, please drive carefully.
Follow this lane, parking as close to the end near the farm as possible, we will meet at the turning circle before the farm entrance gate.
A printed map and route card for the days walk is provided for each client so that they can follow the days progress.
The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for use by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing.
Equipment currently available is listed here
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Each client is expected to bring suitable personal equipment, 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
Torch
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