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Guided Walks in the English Lake District


Borrowdale Walking Weekend

Borrowdale Walking Weekend
Saturday 10th December 2011

£40.00


Difficulty: Hard
Distance: Up to 14km / 9 miles approx.
Ascent: Up to 1190m / 3900ft approx.
Time: Up to 7 hours
Start Time: 9am Saturday / 10am Sunday


"This is it: the Mecca of all weary pilgrims in Lakeland; the place of many ceremonies and celebrations, of bonfires and birthday parties; the ultimate; the supreme; the one object above all others; the highest ground in England; the top of Scafell Pike."
A.W Wainwright

The Borrowdale Valley offers some of the most varied walking in the Lake District, from the high tops of Scafell Pike and Great Gable at the southern end of the valley though long ridges like High Spy to the beautiful lower rambling fells of Grange Fell.

Over this weekend we will cover two classic fell walks, both different but both very sppecial.

On Saturday we will climb Scafell Pike from Seathwaite, a wonderful circular walk climbing the highest peak in England. Sundays walk is altogether different, the lower tree covered slopes of Grange Fell give a wonderful rambling walk over crags and outcrops wiith stunning views of the higher fells and lakes throughout.

Summits included over this weekend:
   
Lingmell (Optional)
800 metres/2625 feet
Scafell Pike
978 metres/3209 feet
Great End (Optional)
910 metres/2986 feet
Grange Fell (Brund Fell)
410 metres/1345 feet


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

Scafell Pike
By far our most popular route we will take in the highest peak in England along with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Lake District.

From Seathwaite we will climb above Taylorgill Force to Styhead Tarn and Styhead Pass where we will meet the beginning of the Corridor Route which we will follow to Lingmell Col, here we have the option to take in the additional summit of Lingmell, a great viewpoint over Great Gable and the Wasdale Valley.

From Lingmell Col we will climb the short path onto the summit of Scafell Pike.
The route then takes us north along the summit Ridge, past Broad Crag and Ill Crag where again we have the option of taking in the summit of Great End, the fifth highest mountain in England.

We now descend over Esk Hause with views over The Langdale Pikes and Windermere before turning again to the north and descending alongside Grains Gill back to Seathwaite.

Grange Fell
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.

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Where to Meet:
(Saturday)		 The turning Circle, Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale
Time: 9am
Postcode: CA12 5XJ
Directions: 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.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking

Where to Meet: (Sunday) 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 Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable warm clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Hot Flask
Water
Torch (Preferably a head-torch)
Warm hat
Gloves
Ice Axe (Provided by the Lake District Walker if required)
Crampons (Provided by the Lake District Walker if required)

Additional equipment:
The following equipment may be useful if owned:
Gaiters
Snow Goggles

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 Borrowdale Walking Weekend events in our blog here


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