Great Gable from Seathwaite
Friday 21st May 2010
| Difficulty | Moderate / Hard | |
| Distance | 10km / 6 Mile | |
| Time (Approx.) | 5 Hours | |
| Start / Finish point(s) | Seathwaite, Borrowdale | |
| Postcode of start point | CA12 5XJ | |
| Start Time | 10am | |
| Price | £20 per person. Family Tickets from £50 |
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| To Book |
To book a place on this walk simply click the add to cart button above. You will then be able to select the number of places required in the shopping cart. Once the booking is complete you will recieve an email with all the details for the event, along with a link where you can enter your / your groups details. |
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| Availiability: | More than 8 spaces remaining. If booking more than 8 places please ring or email first to confirm. |
Great Gable from Borrowdale is one of the most popular and favoured walks in the Lake District.
On a high note this is also popular amongst the dead, many people have been choosing this amazing mountain with it's stunning views as their final resting place.
Our experienced mountaineers will guide you up this magnificent mountain in the very heart of the Lake District.
On a good day we will have spectacular views over the Wasdale Valley to the Irish Sea and the Isle of Man, as well as the many high peaks including the nearby Scafell range.
Pictures from deanconner.co.ukGuided walks are available on the following dates:
Please select the relavent date for more information.
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Want this walk on another date?
Why not make a private booking? We can take a private booking for this or any other walk on any day of the year.For more information please click here. |
| The Route: |
From Seathwaite we will climb alongside Taylorgill Force and follow the beck to Sty Head Tarn and the stretcher Box at Sty Head.
From here we will climb the path directly to the summit of Great Gable, with some of the most spectacular views of the Lake District, we will make a short detour to the Westmorland Cairn with the wonderful views over the Wasdale Valley and Wast Water.
From the summit of Great Gable we will continue over the lower summit of Green Gable before descending over Base Brown and alongside the waterfalls of Sour Milk Gill back to Seathwaite.
| Directions: |
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.
| Packed Lunches: |
Please ring or email to book this service or order below.
Sandwiches available are:
- Cheese with or without pickle
- Egg Mayonnaise
- Beef with or without Horseradish
- Roast Ham with or without Mustard
All the above can be provided on white or wholemeal bread with or without salad.
Fruit available includes apples, pears, bananas or oranges
Hot flasks of tea / coffee / hot chocolate / green tea or tomato soup can also be provided, priced at £2 per flask.
| 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. Please ring or email to see what we have available.
Equipment hire is priced at £2 per item to cover laundry costs.
We do not however have walking boots available, we recommend anyone wishing to hire these for the day should contact George Fishers in Keswick|
Each client is expected to bring suitable personal equipment, this should include the following: Summer Walks:Walking shoes / Boots |