“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 Pike658 metres / 2159 feet
Skiddaw931 metres / 3054 feet
Skiddaw Little Man865 metres / 2838 feet
Latrigg368 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.

Where to meet: Moot Hall, Keswick
Postcode: CA12 5JS
Grid Reference: NY 266 234

Directions

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.

Bus Services

Keswick is well served by buses throughout the year, the Moot Hall is around 5 minutes walk from the main bus stops.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

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

For winter walks (November to March) events please also bring the following:

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 , Wednesday, 8 November 2017 on product Caldbeck to Keswick

Question:

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

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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 8 November 2017
For the majority of our events we do not require a minimum group size, however for some events, due to running costs and lengths of day we do have to stipulate a minimum group size for an event to go ahead.

For this event we have a minimum group size of 3 people.
Should we not reach this minimum number one month prior to the event we will contact you and offer you your choice of the following options:
- The option to wait until nearer the event date to see if we reach the minimum number.
- A transfer to another event of your choice (either on the same date or another).
- A Full refund

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Caldbeck to Keswick

Question:

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 Caldbeck to Keswick

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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 Caldbeck to Keswick

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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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