“Grisedale Pike is a nagger of conscience and cannot long be ignored. Nor should it be”

A Wainwright

A great walk in one of the quieter areas of Lakeland, Coledale. The Coledale Horseshoe is a wonderful ridge walk in the area.

This is a route that can be adapted to suit all groups, let our experienced instructors take you on a circuit of the fells above Braithwaite which lend themselves to great walking and spectacular views.

Summits included on this route:
Grisedale Pike791 metres / 2595 feet
Hopegill Head770 metres / 2526 feet
Eel Crag (Crag Hill)839 metres/2753 feet
Sail773 metres / 2536 feet
Scar Crags672 metres / 2205 feet
Causey Pike637 metres / 2090 feet
Outerside (Optional)568 metres / 1864 feet
Barrow (Optional)455 metres / 1493 feet

“The route being quite charming, the views superlative, the finish a bit of real mountaineering, and the summit pa place of distinctive character”

A Wainwright

A great walk for all abilities, once up on the ridge the route can be altered to include any number of summits.
We will climb from Braithwaite along the Kin Ridge to the wonderful summit of Grisedale Pike with great views over Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Keswick and the Solway Coast.

From the summit of Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head is a short walk away before descending to the wide saddle of Grisedale Hause. Here the path climbs again steeply to the summit of Crag Hill, the highest point of the walk and a wonderful viewpoint over the surrounding fells. There are views to Great Gable and Scafell Pike as well as a wonderful view over to the Buttermere Fells.

A short walk from Crag Hill brings us down to the summit of Sail and a short descent to Sail Pass. Here we will either descend back to Braithwaite via Barrow or continue along the main ridge a little further to take in the summits of Scar Crags and the craggy summits of Causey Pike before descending back to Braithwaite.

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

Where to meet: Braithwaite
Postcode: CA12 5TD (approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 227 237

Directions

Braithwaite is found just off the A66 main road between Keswick and Cockermouth, turn off the road into the village there is some free parking in the village, on the lane towards the Coledale Inn and by the school, on weekends and during school holidays there is some parking available at the school, we will meet outside the Royal Oak in the centre of the village.

Bus Services

Braithwaite is well served by buses, the main bus stop is 100m away from the meet point.

The X5 bus runs through the village from Penrith, Keswick, Cockermouth and Workington.

During the summer months (Easter to October half term the 77 / 77a service also passes through the village between Keswick and Buttermere.

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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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Coledale Horseshoe

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Coledale Horseshoe

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 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 Coledale Horseshoe

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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 , Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on product Coledale Horseshoe

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 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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