“Grisedale Pike is a nagger of conscience and cannot long be ignored. Nor should it be”
A Wainwright
A great walk in one of the quieter areas of Lakeland, Coledale. The Coledale Horseshoe is a wonderful ridge walk in the area.
This is a route that can be adapted to suit all groups, let our experienced instructors take you on a circuit of the fells above Braithwaite which lend themselves to great walking and spectacular views.
“The route being quite charming, the views superlative, the finish a bit of real mountaineering, and the summit pa place of distinctive character”
A Wainwright
A great walk for all abilities, once up on the ridge the route can be altered to include any number of summits.
We will climb from Braithwaite along the Kin Ridge to the wonderful summit of Grisedale Pike with great views over Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Keswick and the Solway Coast.
From the summit of Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head is a short walk away before descending to the wide saddle of Grisedale Hause. Here the path climbs again steeply to the summit of Crag Hill, the highest point of the walk and a wonderful viewpoint over the surrounding fells. There are views to Great Gable and Scafell Pike as well as a wonderful view over to the Buttermere Fells.
A short walk from Crag Hill brings us down to the summit of Sail and a short descent to Sail Pass. Here we will either descend back to Braithwaite via Barrow or continue along the main ridge a little further to take in the summits of Scar Crags and the craggy summits of Causey Pike before descending back to Braithwaite.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Braithwaite
Postcode: CA12 5TD (approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 227 237
Directions
Braithwaite is found just off the A66 main road between Keswick and Cockermouth, turn off the road into the village there is some free parking in the village, on the lane towards the Coledale Inn and by the school, on weekends and during school holidays there is some parking available at the school, we will meet outside the Royal Oak in the centre of the village.
Bus Services
Braithwaite is well served by buses, the main bus stop is 100m away from the meet point.
The X5 bus runs through the village from Penrith, Keswick, Cockermouth and Workington.
During the summer months (Easter to October half term the 77 / 77a service also passes through the village between Keswick and Buttermere.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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