“This is a mountaineering must”
A Wainwright
The Newlands Horseshoe is a wonderful ridge walk taking in six great summits and some amazing scenery, particularly the view from the summit of Dale Head, the highest point of the round.
Although a long day the route can be adapted to suit any group with several alternative descent routes.
Why not let our experienced leaders show you some of the beauty of our local mountains.
“Dale Head was named from Newlands, of which valley it commands a remarkable full length view”
A Wainwright
Although a long walk this route can be adapted to make a shorter route by descending from the ridge at various points.
We will climb the northern ridge of Robinson, along the High Snab Bank ridge to the summit, with great views over the Newlands Valley and down to Crummock Water to the south.
The ridge continues over Hindscarth to the summit of Dale Head, the highest peak of the ridge, with spectacular views north down into the Newlands Valley and across to Skiddaw.
A steep descent on a good path brings us to Dale Head Tarn where we will begin to climb again to the summit of High Spy and the wonderful ridge north over Maiden Moor to Catbells, here we will descend past the old mine workings to the Newlands Valley and Little Town.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Car Park near Little Town, Newlands
Postcode: CA12 5TV (Approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 231 193
Directions
From Keswick / A66:
Turn off theA66 (Between Keswick and Cockermouth into the village of Braithwaite, after the camp site turn left (signposted to the Newlands Valley) turn left again over the bridge and follow this road out of the village.
Continue on this road crossing a cattle grid and the bridge at Stonycroft. Continue past the Stair turning until a bridge is crossed on a hairpin, shortly after this a road will lead to the left, follow this to the bottom of the valley, crossing the bridge until a car park is seen on the right of the road (£2 in 2012), just past a sharp corner. We will meet here.
Bus Services
There are no buses along the Newlands Valley.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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