“this is one of the pleasantest short climbs in Lakeland”
A Wainwright
The craggy heather covered slopes to the north of Glenridding make an enjoyable shorter days walk, stunning views over Ullswater are the reward for anyone who climbs to the summits of Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike.
The descent through the hidden wooded valley of Glencoyne, by Seldom Seen is a delight.
“On a sunny day in August the summit is a delectable place. It is richly clothed with heather, and larches almost reach the top of the north side”
A Wainwright
From Glenridding we will climb north to join the ridge above Blaes Crag, from where a short climb will bring us to the picturesque summit of Glenridding Dodd.
the ridge west from Glenridding Dodd climbs good paths over rough ground to the subsidiary summit but wonderful viewpoint of Heron Pike before climbing to the true summit of Sheffield Pike.
From the summit of Sheffield Pike we will descend west to Nick Head where a good path will drop down into the Glencoyne Valley, through the beautiful Glencoyne Wood and the Ullswater lakeshore path back to Glenridding.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Outside Glenridding TIC
Postcode: CA11 0PA
Grid Reference: NY 386 169
Directions
From the South Lakes: From the A591 between Ambleside and Windermere turn onto the A592. Follow this road over the Kirkstone Pass descending to Brothers Water. Continue on this road to the village of Glenridding. A car park will be found to the left in the centre of the village, park here (pay and display) we will meet outside the Tourist Information Centre on the car park.
From the North Lakes: From the A66 between Keswick and Penrith turn off onto the A592, near the Rheged Centre, signposted to Ullswater, follow this road south along the shore of Ullswater to the village of Glenridding. A car park will be seen on the right (pay and display), just after the garage, we will meet outside the Tourist Information Centre in the car park.
Bus Services
Glenriddingis served by a seasonal bus service from Ambleside and a more regular service from Penrith.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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Sheffield Pike and Glenfridding Dodd Review by Robina
Hello John
I should like to thank you again for the walk last Wednesday. It would have been quite reasonable to have cancelled it in the circumstances. I enjoyed it very much, wonderful views for not too much effort. I managed to complete the walk from Martindale, ascending Steel Knotts from Steel End onto Pikeawassa and returning past St. Martin's Church. It was a really quick drive back to Newcastle from Pooley Bridge. Hope to walk with your company again soon. (Posted on 28/09/2017)
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Great day out Review by David
Excellent shorter walk with wonderful views. (Posted on 08/03/2016)
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