“Catbells is one of the great favourites, a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together,a place beloved”

A Wainwright

Catbells, probably the most popular fell in the Lake District and a first for many young fellwalkers, is one of the most recognisable summits in Lakeland.

The profile when seen across Derwentwater from Keswick is one of the most famous views in the Lake District, but the view from the summit is just as breathtaking with views over Borrowdale, Derwent Water, Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake.

Summits included on this route:
Catbells451 metres / 1480 feet

“Words cannot adequately describe the rare charm of Catbells, nor it's ravishing view”

A Wainwright

From the car park at the foot of Catbells we will climb south following the ridge over Skelgill Bank climbing the fine ridge with wonderful views over Derwentwater and the Newlands Valley before climbing to the summit of Catbells.

Our descent from Catbells will bring us to Hause Gate from here we will descend east to Manesty and then down to the shores of Derwent Water.

We will return to the start point by the lakeshore path, through Brandelhow Park to Hawse End and back to the Catbells Car Park.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Per Person	£75	£40	£30	£25	£20	£18	£16	£14
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Group Size	9	10	11	12	13+	49+
Per Person	£13	£12	£11	£10	£12	£11
Per Group	£117	£120	£121	£120

Where to meet: Catbells Car Park
Postcode: CA12 5UE (approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 247 212

Directions

From Keswick: Leave Keswick on the A66, towards Workington and Cockermouth, turn left into the village of Portinscale and follow the road through the village, continue on this road until it reaches the Catbells Car Park, there is some parking on either side of the road here or to the right, just beyond the Cattle Grid. We will meet by the Cattle Grid.

Bus Services

We meet for this walk by the bus stop.

The 77/77a bus runs between Keswick and Buttermere over Honister Pass during summer months (Easter to October Half Term).

There is also a boat service from Keswick, the Keswick Launch, the jetty at Hawes End is only a few minutes walk from the meet point.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Keswick Launch timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Kit List:

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

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Catbells and Derwentwater: Private Guiding

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product Catbells and Derwentwater: Private Guiding

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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