Where to meet: Lanthwaite Green, Nr Buttermere
Postcode: CA13 9UY
Grid Reference: NY159 207
Directions
From Keswick:
Follow the A66 west from Keswick, turning off the main road at Braithwaite, continue on this road past the Royal Oak and follow the road over Whinlatter Pass, follow the road through High Lorton and follow the signs to Buttermere, turning left at the cross road and then left again on the B5289, the road climbs a short hill to emerge from trees and cross a cattle grid, shortly after a car park will be seen to the right, with a phone box, we will meet here.
From Cockermouth:
Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, opposite Sainsburys, and folloow this road through Low Lorton following the signs to Buttermere, turning left on the B5289, the road climbs a short hill to emerge from trees and cross a cattle grid, shortly after a car park will be seen to the right, with a phone box, we will meet 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:
The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require: