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| "All natives of Caldbeck and district have a deep rooted respect for High Pike." |
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A Wainwright
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A wonderful linear walk crossing the northern fells of the Lake District from north to south crossing High Pike at the northern edge of the Lake District National Park before climbing over the huge Skiddaw, the 4th highest mountain in the Lake District and descending to Keswick. |
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| "Heed not the disparaging criticisms that have been written from time to time, often by learned men who ought to know better, about this grand old mountain." |
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A.W Wainwright
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In this route we take in a great route snaking through the Northern Fells, passing from Caldbeck in the north of the range to Keswick in the south. For the route we will be following the Cumbria Way up to High Pike, before a long gradual valley walk to Skiddaw House. It is here that we hava a choice, either to continue along the Cumbria Way south to Keswick, or to include Skiddaw on our route, summiting from Skiddaw House and returning south to Keswick from there. As the 4th highest mountain in England Skiddaw has fantastic views south over the Lakes and north to the Solway Firth and Scotland. If Skiddaw is not attempted, the walk as a whole is still extremely enjoyable, and you will experience a side to the northern fells rarely seen by those who stick to the high peaks. Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List Tab above. |
