“glorious views, that to the north being of unsurpassed beauty”
A Wainwright
One of the less trodden routes, Glaramara, near Stonethwaite village in the Lake District is a great chance to get off the beaten track whilst still being amongst the highest fells in England.
The route over Bessyboot, Dovenest Crags and Coombe Head follows a ridge with hardly a path in sight, just a gentle rambling ridge climbing over several rocky crags.
Let our guides take you away from the crowds to find solitude in the Borrowdale fells with great views of the high fells all around the ridge.
“Much of Lakeland's appeal derives from the very lovely names of it's mountains and valleys and lakes and rivers, which fits the scenery so well”
A Wainwright
From Stonethwaite we will climb steeply to the summit of Bessyboot.
The great rambling route continues over Dovenest Crag and Combe Head, with wonderful views over Borrowdale to the rocky summit of Glaramara.
From Glaramara we will descend the good path down the Thorneythwaite Crag ridge and across the fields back to Stonethwaite.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Stonethwaite, Borrowdale
Postcode: CA12 5XQ
Grid Reference: NY 263 136
Directions
From Keswick:
Leave on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op) Follow this road for several miles, passing through the village of Rosthwaite, Continue on this main road until you reach an 's' bend on which is a left turn signposted Stonethwaite and The Langstrath Inn. Park just before the village on this road and walk in. We will meet outside The Langstrath Inn.
Bus Services
The nearest bus stop is Stonethwaite Lane End, around 10 minutes walk along the lane to the meet point.
The 78 bus runs between Keswick and Seatoller.
The 77/77a runs between Keswick and Buttermere, however this is a seasonal service running from Easter to October.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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