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- Great Gable & the Northern Ridges: Private Guiding
A circuit taking in the two northern ridges of Great Gable, from Seathwaite we will follow the ridge south over Grey Knotts and Brandreth before climbing over Green Gable to the wonderful summit of Great Gable.
From Great Gable we will return to the summit of Green Gable, this time descending over the Base Brown ridge and alongside Sour Milk Gill to Seathwaite.
Summits included on this route:
Grey Knotts679 metres / 2287 feet
Brandreth715 metres / 2346 feet
Green Gable801 metres / 2628 feet
Great Gable899 metres / 2949 feet
Base Brown646 metres / 2419 feet
From Seathwaite we will climb west climbing steeply up the disused mine tracks of the Seathwaite Wad Mine towards the summit of Grey Knotts.
The ridge then leads south west crossing the gentle plateau to the summit of Brandreth before descending a little to cross Gillercombe Head where a gentle pull will bring up onto the summit of Green Gable with wonderful views over Great Gable and west towards Buttermere and Ennerdale.
From Green Gable we will cross Windy Gap before climbing to the summit of Great Gable.
We will return over Green Gable before descending north east towards Blackmoor Pols, crossing to the summit of Base Brown and descending the steep northern flank of Base Brown to meet the path descending to Seathwaite alongside Sour Milk Gill.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
| Group Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Per Person | £140 | £70 | £50 | £37.50 | £30 | £25 | £22 | £20 | £20 | £18 |
| Per Group | £140 | £140 | £150 | £150 | £150 | £150 | £154 | £160 | £180 | £180 |
| Group Size | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Per Person | £27 | £25 | £23 | £22 | £21 | £20 | £19 | £19 | £19 | £18 |
| Per Group | £297 | £300 | £299 | £308 | £315 | £320 | £323 | £324 | £342 | £360 |
| Group Size | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30+ |
| Per Person | £22 | £21 | £21 | £20 | £20 | £20 | £19 | £19 | £18 | £18 |
| Per Group | £462 | £484 | £506 | £528 | £525 | £546 | £513 | £504 | £522 | £540 |
| Group Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Per Person | £140 | £70 | £50 | £37.50 | £30 | £25 | £22 | £20 | £20 | £18 |
| Per Group | £140 | £140 | £150 | £150 | £150 | £150 | £154 | £160 | £180 | £180 |
| Group Size | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Per Person | £27 | £25 | £23 | £22 | £21 | £20 | £19 | £19 | £19 | £18 |
| Per Group | £297 | £300 | £299 | £308 | £315 | £320 | £323 | £324 | £342 | £360 |
| Group Size | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30+ |
| Per Person | £22 | £21 | £21 | £20 | £20 | £20 | £19 | £19 | £18 | £18 |
| Per Group | £462 | £484 | £506 | £528 | £525 | £546 | £513 | £504 | £522 | £540 |
Where to meet: The Turning Circle, Seathwaite
Postcode: CA12 5XJ
Grid Reference: NY 235 121
Directions
From Keswick: Leave on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op).
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.
Bus Services
The nearest bus stop to Seathwaite is Seatoller, around 20 minutes walk away from the meet point.
The 78 bus runs regularly between Keswick and Seatoller.
The 77/77a also runs from Keswick to Seatoller and then on to Buttermere, this however is a seasonal service from Easter to October.
Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:
Summer Walks:
- Walking shoes / Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
Winter Walks:
- 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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Questions:
Question:
What happens if the weather is bad?
Answers:
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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
Question:
Are dogs allowed on this walk?
Answers:
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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 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.
There are sections of this walk across rough ground and boulders and as such this walk may not be suitable for all dogs.
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