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A.W Wainwright
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The area around High Raise is in the centre of the Lake District and therefore gives great 360 degree views of the surrounding fells. The ridges either side of Easdale Tarn give rambling rocky ascents and descents with wonderful scenery. Let our guides take you from Grasmere on a great walk through the heart of the English Lake District. |
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Grasmere's famous Rushbearing Ceremony has ancient origins. The present day ceremony is an annual event which features a procession through the village with bearings made from rushes and flowers. In this procession there are also six Maids of Honour, a brass band, the church choir, and anyone who wishes to join in by carrying their own decorated rushbearing. The annual Grasmere Sports take place in August and were first held in 1852. This is the main event in the village's calendar and one of the most popular traditional events in the Lake District. Participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland Wrestling, fell running and hound trails. |
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From Grasmere we will climb to the summit of Silver How, a wonderful viewpoint above Grasmere, we will continue to climb this ridge over Blea Rigg to the summit of Sergeant Man, a small rocky outcrop on the side of High Raise with views over to the Langdale Pikes and Stickle Tarn. A short walk will bring us onto the path that descends over Tarn Crag, a rocky summit with views over Grasmere and down to Easdale Tarn. The descent from Tarn Crag will bring us down to Easdale Tarn and the path alongside Sour Milk Gill, a procession of waterfalls descending into the Easdale Valley where we will follow the track back to Grasmere. Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above. |
