“This is a mountaineering must”

A Wainwright

A glorious linear route following the ridge north from Honister Pass over Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Catbells before descending to the Derwentwater Lakeshore and following the tracks back into Keswick.

Summits included on this route:
Dale Head753 metres / 2470 feet
High Spy653 metres / 2142 feet
Maiden Moor576 metres / 1890 feet
Catbells451 metres / 1480 feet

“Catbells is one of the great favourites, a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together, a place beloved”

A Wainwright

After the minibus journey from Keswick to Honister Pass, we begin with a climb up to Dale Head. This high fell gives fantastic views out over Buttermere to the west, and we'll also be able to see all the way back to Keswick, our destination.

The route then descends Dale Head to join the ridge along past High Spy and Maiden Moor, the best fells for views down over Derwent Water and Borrowdale.

Finally we will reach Catbells, the most popular hill in the Lake District, before descending into the woods alongside Derwent Water.

At this point we join the Cumbria Way which takes us north through Overside Wood and then east into Keswick.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Moot Hall, Keswick
Postcode: CA12 5JS
Grid Reference: NY 266 234

Directions

Keswick is easily found just off the A66 and A591, there is plenty of parking around the town, the Moot Hall is easily found in Main Street in the centre of town, we will meet outside the entrance.

Bus Services

Keswick is well served by buses throughout the year, the Moot Hall is around 5 minutes walk from the main bus stops.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

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

For winter walks (November to March) events please also bring the following:

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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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Honister to Keswick

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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 Honister to Keswick

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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 , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product Honister to Keswick

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 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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