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Wednesday 24th August 2011

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High Rigg - Afternoon Walk
Wednesday 24th August 2011

£20.00

Difficulty:	Easy
Distance:	8km / 5 miles approx.
Ascent:	370m / 1200ft approx.
Time:	4 hours
Start Time:	2pm

"The full traverse of the ridge...is a splendid little expedition."

A.W Wainwright

A wonderful half days walk over rambling fells scattered with rocky outcrops and tarns.

The north south ridge of High Rigg climbs from the north of Thirlmere with a path weaving along the main ridge to eventually reach the summit of High Rigg at the northern end of the ridge, the ever changing views are splendid throughout with great views over Thirlmere from the southern end of the ridge and one of the best views of Blencathra from the summit at the northern end of the ridge.

Summits included on this route:

High Rigg	*357 metres/1171 feet*

"The view is interesting, with Blencathra especially well displayed and Clough Head very impressive."

A.W Wainwright

The rote starts at Legburthwaite, at the southern end of St John's In The Vale from where we will climb the southern end of the High Rigg ridge, first over the summit of Wren Crag then along Long Band.

The rambling path visits many of the tarns either side of Moss Crag before eventually reaching the summit of High Rigg, a great viewpoint over Blencathra to the north.

From High Rigg we will descend north to the St John's Church, a remote and pretty church on the fellside above the valley, from here we will follow the paths back along the valley by Sosgill back to Legburthwaite.

Want this walk on another day?

Why not make a private booking?

We can take a private booking for this or any other event on any other day of the year.

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Where to Meet:	Legburthwaite Car Park, St John's in the Vale
Time:	2pm
Postcode:	CA12 4TQ
Directions:	Legburthwaite can easily be found on the A591 between Grasmere and Keswick, just to the north of The King's Head Inn and Thirlmere, turn off the main road onto St John's In The Vale road, pass the Lodge in the Vale and the car park will be seen on the left.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking

Equipment required:

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

The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for hire by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing.
Equipment currently available is listed here

View past High Rigg events in our blog here

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