“Fairfield, a grand mountain with grand satellites in support”

A Wainwright

A wonderful two days walking above Ambleside spending the night in the famous Priest's Hole cave on Dove Crag.

The Priest's Hole is a wonderful spot high above Dovedale with wonderful views from the entrance to the cave, this is a real mountain experience.

Summits included on this route:
Nab Scar440 metres / 1444 feet
Heron Pike612 metres / 2008 feet
Great Rigg766 metres / 2513 feet
Fairfield873 metres / 2864 feet
Hart Crag822 metres / 2697 feet
Dove Crag792 metres / 2598 feet
High Pike656 metres / 2152 feet
Low Pike508 metres / 1667 feet

“Mention should be made of the excellent turf on this wide top: Weary feet will judge it delightful”

A Wainwright

From Ambleside we will follow the Rydal road a short distance before crossing the fields to Rydal. A steep ascent will then lead onto Nab Scar.

A long but easy walk will then lead along the ridge to the summit of Fairfield, undulating over Heron Pike and Great Rigg.

We will continue along the ridge to Hart Crag before descending into Dovedale and spending the night camping in the cave 'Priest's Hole'.

The following day we ascend back up to the ridge and Dove Crag before the descent to Scandale Pass and an ascent of Red Screes before the path turns south back into Ambleside.

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

Group Size	1	2	3	4+
Per Person	£300	£160	£120	£110
Per Group	£300	£320	£360	£440

Where to meet: The Bridge House, Ambleside
Postcode: LA22 9AN
Grid Reference: NY 376 046

Directions

The Bridge House is easily found in Ambleside Village, on the A591 Rydal Road, just north of the centre of the village towards the Rydal Road Car Park and the mini roundabout. The Bridge House will be found on the left of the road, opposite the SR Cunninghams / Jack Wolfskin shop.

The Bridge House, a small house built on a bridge over the beck is now a National Trust gift shop, we will meet outside the shop.