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Friday 26 August 2011

Grange Fell

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Grange Fell
Friday 26 August 2011

£20.00

Difficulty:	Easy
Distance:	10km / 6 miles approx.
Ascent:	460m / 1400ft approx.
Time:	4/5 hours
Start Time:	10am

"Grange Fell is nothing on the map, everything when beneath one's feet."

A.W Wainwright

Although not the most famous mountain in Lakeland and quite minor in the height tables Grange Fell is a gem.

The lower slopes are covered in oak woodlands and the higher rambling summits (there are three tops to Grange Fell) are covered in bracken and heather.

It's joy to explore this rambling fell with spectacular views over , Grange, Derwentwater and Keswick as well as south over the Borrowdale Valley to Scafell Pike and Great Gable.

Summits included on this route:

Grange Fell (Brund Fell)	410 metres/1345 feet

Grange Fell is owned by the National Trust and was one of its first acquisitions in the Lake District in 1910; the fell was purchased by public subscription as a memorial to King Edward VII at the bequest of the King's sister Princess Louise, who then was President of the Trust. The magnificent viewpoint of King´s How was named after the King as a memorial, and a commemorative slate plaque is situated just below the summit. It reads:

"In Loving Memory of King Edward VII, Grange Fell is dedicated by his sister Louise as a sanctuary of rest and peace. Here may all beings gather strength, find in scenes of beautiful nature a cause for gratitude and love to God, giving them courage and vigour to carry on his will."

From Grange Bridge we will walk north along the Borrowdale Road for a short distance to Troutdale, the path climbs above the small Troutdale Valley, up through wonderful oak woodland before emerging above the trees as we climb to the summit of Kings How, a great summit on the northern end of Grange Fell with spectacular views over Derwentwater.

From Kings How we will continue south to the summit of Brund Fell, this rocky summit is the highest point of Grange Fell and has spectacular views of all the fells around the Borrowdale Valley including Great Gable and the Langdale Pikes.

An easy descent from the summit leads to the village of Rosthwaite where if the group prefers we can stop for a pub lunch.

From Rosthwaite we will continue to the Derwent River where we will follow the riverside path back to Grange.

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.

For further information please click here

Where to Meet:	Grange Bridge, Borrowdale
Time:	10am
Postcode:	CA12 5UQ
Directions:	From Keswick: Leave Keswick on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op) Follow this road past the lake until a road leads to the right, crossing a long but narrow bridge, we will meet at the small car park on the opposite end of the bridge.
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 Grange Fell events in our blog here