“There is a remarkable vista, like looking along the sights of a gun, through the heart of the district to the low Windermere fells in the extreme south”

A Wainwright

The remote heather covered hills to the north of the Skiddaw massif offer a different type of walking to much of central Lakeland. The gentle slopes well away from the crowds of the more famous fells are more similar to some of the heights in the Yorkshire Dales or the Pennines.

The views from these fells although not extensive to the south, except from the summit of Great Calva, offer great views to the north west over the Solway Firth to Scotland.

Summits included on this route:
Great Cockup (Optional)526 metres / 1726 feet
Meal Fell550 metres / 1804 feet
Great Sca Fell651 metres / 2136 feet
Knott710 metres / 2329 feet
Great Calva690 metres / 2264 feet

“Most regular visitors to Lakeland will be familiar with the outline of Great Calva even though they may never in their wanderings have been within miles of it”

A Wainwright

From Orthwaite we will climb the western shoulder of Great Cockup passing the old grouse butts as we climb to the summit from where a short descent will bring us to Trusmadoor, a narrow valley between Great Cockup and Meal Fell.

The path leads us on up the eastern side of Trusmadoor climbing to the summit of Meal Fell and then to the summit of Great Sca Fell.

A good track leads south from Great Sca Fell climbing over heathery slopes to the summit of Knott, the highest peak of the day.

The path south west from Knott crosses a broad col before climbing again onto the summit ridge of Great Calva, a fine viewpoint south with views the full length of the Lake District.

A short stroll west along the fence-line will take us to the summit of Little Calva and we will descend the western slopes to cross Hause Gill and meet the track back to Orthwaite.

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

Where to meet: Orthwaite, near Bassenthwaite
Postcode: CA7 1HL
Grid Reference: NY 252 337

Directions

Follow the A591 road north from Keswick, crossing the A66 at the roundabout and follow until just past the Ravenstone Hotel, turn right here on a minor road, signposted to Orthwaite.
Continue on this road, passing Peter House Farm to Orthwaite. We will meet by the gate approx. 500m south of the village at the end of the Bridleway.

Bus Services

There is no bus service at Orthwaite.

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 Great Calva & the Northern Fells

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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 Great Calva & the Northern Fells

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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 Great Calva & the Northern Fells

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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 Great Calva & the Northern Fells

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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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