The Lake District Walker
Guided Walks in the English Lake District


The Fairfield Horseshoe

Monday 12th July 2010 - The Fairfield Horseshoe

£20.00

Difficulty   Hard
Distance   17km / 11 miles
Time (Approx.)   7 Hours
Start / Finish point(s)   Ambleside
Postcode of start point   LA22 9AS
Start Time   10am
Price   £20 per adult.
£10 per child (16 and under, maximum 2 children per adult)
     
To Book   See bottom of page

The Fairfield Horseshoe is a great day out for everyone, although a long walk the pace is steady allowing time to bask in the glory of this stunning part of the Lakes.

The start up Nab Scar from Ambleside is hard and steep but once on the ridge it's relatively easy going.

There is plenty of time to take in the wonderful views of amongst others Helvellyn & Striding Edge, Windermere, Morcambe Bay and the Langdale Pikes.

Our instructors have a detailed knowledge of the Fairfield area so why not join in one of our guided walks.

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The Route:
From Ambleside we will follow the Rydal road a short distance before crossing the fields to Rydal. A steep ascent will then lead onto Nab Scar.
A long but easy walk will then lead along the ridge to the summit of Fairfield.

We will continue along the ridge to Hart Crag and Dove Crag before the long descent over High Pike and Low Pike before descending to High Sweden Bridge and the track back into Ambleside.

Although this is one of our longer routes after the first steep climb it is a fairly easy ridge walk, although long. We do however take it gently, we have all day to complete the walk!

Directions:
Ambleside is easily found on the A591 north of Kendal and Windermere. Park at the Rydal Road car park if possible, near the police station, we will meet at the footbridge to the car park, near the mini roundabout.

Equipment:
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

Each client is expected to bring suitable personal equipment, this should include the following:

Summer Walks:

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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