Skiddaw & The Ospreys
Saturday 29th May 2010
| Difficulty | Moderate | |
| Distance | 15km / 9 miles | |
| Time (Approx.) | 6 Hours | |
| Start / Finish point(s) | Dodd Wood / Keswick | |
| Postcode of start point | CA12 4QE | |
| 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. |
During the summer we are lucky enough to have a pair of Ospreys nesting in the woods above Bassenthwaite Lake.
This year we have decided to incorporate into our Skiddaw route a trip to the R.S.P.B. Osprey Viewing Point in Dodd Wood.
Along with views of the Ospreys we often get to see many other birds and squirrels as well as great views over Bassenthwaite Lake.
Tip: Bring your binoculars, there is a scope on site however, there are usually a few people waiting in line to grab a peek.
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 the Old Sawmill Tearooms in Dodd Wood we climb the forest paths to the Osprey Viewpoint, taking in the wonderful views over Bassenthwaite Lake and hopefully an Osprey or two.
Our route continues to the summit of Dodd, a great viewpoint overlooking Keswick, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake and Borrowdale.
The route continues from the summit of Dodd climbing over Carl Side to the summit of Skiddaw.
From Skiddaw we will follow the path south over the Little Man summit, one of the best viewpoints over Keswick and Derwentwater, before we descend to the 'pony track' path down to Latrigg and Keswick.
As the walk begins at Dodd Wood and ends at Keswick we will offer lifts to all that need it, either meeting in Keswick and driving to Dodd Wood or meeting at Dodd Wood and being returned here after the walk.
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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 |