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Bassenthwaite from the summit of Skiddaw

Caldbeck to Keswick

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Difficulty:	Exposure:
Good paths throughout but a few steep ascents, a stunning way to see the northern Lake District fells
Distance: 26km / 16 miles	Ascent: 1200m / 4000ft
Duration: 10 hours	Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

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Event Description

"All natives of Caldbeck and district have a deep rooted respect for High Pike."

A Wainwright

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.

Summits included on this route:

High Pike	658 metres/2159 feet
Skiddaw (Optional)	931 metres/3054 feet
Skiddaw Little Man (Optional)	865 metres/2838 feet
Latrigg (Optional)	368 metres/1207 feet

"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."

A Wainwright

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 have 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.

Meet Point	Moot Hall, Keswick
Postcode / GR	CA12 5JS / NY 266 234
Location Info	Keswick is easily found just off the A66 and A591, there is plenty of parking around the town, the Moot Hall is easily found in Main Street in the centre of town, we will meet outside the entrance.