“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.

Summits included on this route:
Rosthwaite Fell550 metres / 1807 feet
Glaramara783 metres / 2569 feet

“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

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

Summer Events:
(November - March)

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

Winter Events:
(April - October)

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Glaramara and Bessyboot

Question:

Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Glaramara and Bessyboot

Question:

What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Glaramara and Bessyboot

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 , Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on product Glaramara and Bessyboot

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 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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