“The scenery throughout is of lonely moorland, but restful rather than dreary - a place of sheep and singing larks”

A Wainwright

An enjoyable shorter walk on the western fringes of the Lake District National Park, grassy moorland with views over the west coast and to the Isle of Man.

Summits included on this route:
Lank Rigg541 metres / 1775 feet

“For the man who wants to get away from it all”

A Wainwright

Our route heads east from the Cold Fell Road, crossing Comb Beck before climbing up the grassy slopes of Whoap, here a path skirts around to the south to climb again towards the summit of Lank Rigg.

The views from the summit of Lank Rigg are great, high fells can be seen to the east but the eye is drawn to the coastal panorama to the west, the Isle of Man is prominent on the skyline but also to is the Scottish coastline and beyond the lowland hills towards Merrick.

From Lank Rigg we descend towards the River Calder, making our way back to the track and then the Cold Fell Road.

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

Where to meet: Cold Fell Road, Above Ennerdale Bridge
Postcode: CA23 3AQ
Grid Reference: NY 066 130

Directions

From Ennerdale Bridge: Drive south from the village, towards Cleator Moor, turn left onto Fell Road, signposted to Calderbridge. Follow this road up the hill and over the cattle grid. Follow this road south until a sharp right hand bend is reached, with a track leaving the road on the bend, we will meet here.

Bus Services

There is no bus service over the Cold Fell Road.

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 Lank Rigg & Whoap

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

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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 Lank Rigg & Whoap

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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 Lank Rigg & Whoap

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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 , Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on product Lank Rigg & Whoap

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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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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