“There are no more delightful starting-points than Howtown or Martindale”

A Wainwright

The fells surrounding the valley of Martindale offer much to the walker looking for a quieter, more secluded place to walk, well away from the crowds of the larger fells to the west.

The lower fells of Steel Knotts and Beda Fell offer rocky rambling ridges full of interest while the higher fells from Wether Hill to Rest Dodd offer grassy slopes with exceptional views and easy walking.

This secluded part of Lakeland is red deer country so a pair of binoculars is a useful addition to the kit list for this walk!

Summits included on this route:
Steel Knotts432 metres / 1417 feet
Wether Hill670 metres / 2198 feet
Rampsgill Head792 metres / 2598 feet
The Knott739 metres / 2425 feet
Rest Dodd696 metres / 2283 feet
The Nab576 metres / 1890 feet
Angletarn Pikes567 metres / 1860 feet
Beda Fell509 metres / 1670 feet

“The charms of Angle Tarn, at all seasons of the year, are manifold: in scenic values it ranks amongst the best of Lakeland Tarns”

A Wainwright

From Martindale we will climb west onto the fine grassy ridge of Steel Knotts to the summit rocks, Pikawassa, the fine ridge continues west until it reaches the slopes of Weather Hill and climbs onto the summit ridge.

The track along this main ridge is the High Street Roman Road, from Penrith to Ambleside, we follow this track north from Wether Hill crossing High Raise and climbing to the summit of Rampsgill Head with it's spectacular view over Rampsgill and Martindale.

From Rampsgill Head we descend either over or to the side of The Knott to meet the path climbing to Rest Dodd and it's fine northern shoulder of The Nab, the heart of the Deer Forest of Martindale.

A short walk from the summit of The Nab will bring us back to a wall that will lead us west to Satura Crag and a short descent to Angle Tarn and the Angletarn Pikes wonderful rocky summits with some breathtaking views.

The northern ridge of the Angletarn Pikes brings us down over Beda Fell, the long rambling ridge with it's high point of Beda Head will lead us back down to the Martindale Valley and a short walk back to the start point.

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

Where to meet: St Peters Church, Martindale
Postcode: CA10 2NF
Grid Reference: NY 435 191

Directions

From Pooley Bridge follow the road to Howtown, along the lakeshore, pass through Howtown. Cross the cattle grid and climb the hill beyond.

At the top of the steep hill a St Peters church will be seen to the left, we will meet here outside the church.

Bus Services

There is no bus service to Martindale, however a steamer can be taken to Howtown, from Howtown the meet point is around 20 minutes walk.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Ullswater Steamers timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Walks:

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

Winter Walks:

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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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product The Martindale Skyline: Private Guiding

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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 , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product The Martindale Skyline: Private Guiding

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 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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