“Steep-sided and narrow crested, and richly carpeted in heather, this ridge is a beauty”

A Wainwright

A shorter version of the Newlands Horseshoe, but no less beautiful, and with the added bonus of the descent from Hindscarth down the wonderful Scope End ridge.

Summits included on this route:
Robinson737 metres / 2418 feet
Hindscarth727 metres / 2385 feet

“It's a pity about the name, which derives from a Richard Robinson who purchased estates, including this unnamed fell, at Buttermere many centuries ago; thereafter it was known as 'Robinsons Fell'. But it could have been worse: this early land speculator could have been a Smith or a Jones or a Wainwright”

Wordsworth, The Brothers

Although a long walk this route can be adapted to make a shorter route by descending from the ridge at various points.

We will climb the northern ridge of Robinson, along the High Snab Bank ridge to the summit, with great views over the Newlands valley and down to Crummock Water to the south.

From Robinson we descend to Littledale Edge before taking the steady path up towards the summit of Hindscarth.

The wonderful ridge down from Hindscarth over Scope End was described by Harry Griffin as the best descent from any mountain in Lakeland, as as we descend the narrow, heather clad ridge you can definitely see his point. Good walking combine with wonderful views over the Newlands Valley as we drop down the ridge towards Goldscope Mines and Low Snab Farm where the track leads us back by Newlands Church to our cars.

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

Where to meet: Car Park near Little Town, Newlands
Postcode: CA12 5TV (Approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 231 193

Directions

From Keswick / A66:
Turn off theA66 (Between Keswick and Cockermouth into the village of Braithwaite, after the camp site turn left (signposted to the Newlands Valley) turn left again over the bridge and follow this road out of the village.

Continue on this road crossing a cattle grid and the bridge at Stonycroft. Continue past the Stair turning until a bridge is crossed on a hairpin, shortly after this a road will lead to the left, follow this to the bottom of the valley, crossing the bridge until a car park is seen on the right of the road (£2 in 2012), just past a sharp corner. We will meet here.

Bus Services

There are no buses along the Newlands Valley.

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 Events:
(November - March)

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

Winter Events:
(April - October)

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 is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Friday, 13 October 2017 on product Robinson & Hindscarth

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Robinson & Hindscarth

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 , Friday, 22 September 2017 on product Robinson & Hindscarth

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 22 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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