Nab Scar

Grid Reference:	*NY 35538 07240*
Height:	*440 metres/1444 feet*

"It's associations with the Lake Poets who came to dwell at the foot of it's steep wooded slopes have invested it with romance, and it's commanding position overlooking Rydal Water brings it to the notice of the many visitors to that charming lake."

A.W Wainwright

The southern ridge of Fairfield descends towards Rydal over the summits of Great Rigg and Heron Pike before the sharp culmination on Nab Scar, from which the ground drops steeply down to the valley below at Rydal.

Strictly speaking the name Nab Scar refers to the crags on the southern face of the fell, overlooking Rydal Water, rather than the summit above.

The steep climb up the southern face is rewarded with spectacular views down over Rydal Water and Ambleside with Windermere beyond. A less frequented path climbs from Grasmere by Alcock Tarn to the summit of Nab Scar.

The Fairfield Horseshoe
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£25.00

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Exposure:

Distance: 17km / 11 miles

Ascent: 1110m / 3400ft

Duration: 7 hours

Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

On of the classic Lake District horseshoe walks, a long walk with little exposure, easy underfoot

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Ambleside Walking Weekend
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Regular Price: £50.00

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Exposure:

Distance: Up to 17km / 11 miles per day

Ascent: 1110m / 3400ft per day

Duration: 2 days

Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

Two days of great walking on the high fells above Ambleside, including The Fairfield Horseshoe,a classic Lakeland mountain day

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A Night in Priests Hole
£80.00

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Exposure:

Distance: 20km / 12 miles

Ascent: 1200m / 3900ft

Duration: 2 days

Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

Spend the night in a cave high in the mountains,watch the sun rise from the cave

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Having benefited hugely from Neil's patience and wisdom as a guide up Scafell Pike last year we decided to go on a beginner's navigation course with him this year. We had a fantastic day out learning a huge amount about maps, compasses and how to observe the terrain around us to find our way. Neil was hugely knowledgeable, long-suffering as we jumped around with our questions, and great fun to be with. We loved it and felt vastly more confident as a result of our day. The next three days' walking around and about Derwent Water were even more enjoyable as as result. Thank you!

Eva Beazley

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