“it offers a reward of excellent views”

A Wainwright

Although the obvious high level walk from Ambleside is the Fairfield Horseshoe an ascent of Red Screes makes a worthwhile alternative, with great views south over Windermere and across to The Coniston Fells beyond as well as the dramatic views north from the summit over Brothers Water to Ullswater and of the high fells on either side.

The long gentle southern shoulder of Red Screes, over Snarker Pike, makes an enjoyable climb with good views throughout.

From the summit of Red Screes the lower fells either side of Scandale Pass can also be covered before the long descent from Scandale Pass along the Scandale Valley by High Sweeden Bridge and back to Ambleside.

Summits included on this route:
Red Screes776 metres / 2546 feet
Middle Dodd654 metres / 2146 feet
Little Hart Crag637 metres / 2090 feet
High Hartsop Dodd519 metres / 1703 feet

“Red Screes has more claims to distinction than any other high fell east of the Keswick - Windermere road”

A Wainwright

From Ambleside a short walk up the Kirkstone road will bring us to our path, climbing the long but gentle southern ridge of Red Screes, first by the summit of Snarker Pike to the dramatic summit of Red Screes.

With steep drops to the north and west of the summit the views from the summit of Red Screes are magnificent.

From Red Screes there is an option to descend north over Smallthwaite Band to the satellite top of Middle Dodd before descending west to Scandale Pass.

The summits of Little Hart Crag and High Hartsop Dodd are just a short detour from the pass for those collecting the summits, but the descent from Scandale Pass south to Scandale Bottom and following the track south by Scandale Beck to High Sweeden Bridge and back along the track to Ambleside.

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

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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.

Bus Services

Ambleside is well served by buses, the main bus stop in Ambleside is 5 minutes walk away from the meet point.

The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing through Windermere and Grasmere
The 599 runs regularly through the summer months from Bowness, Windermere and Grasmere
The 516 runs between Ambleside and the Langdale Valley
The 505 runs between Coniston and Ambleside, via Hawkshead

Stagecoach bus 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 Red Screes from Ambleside: Private Guiding

Question:

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 Red Screes from Ambleside: Private Guiding

Question:

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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