“Surely all who have climbed Thornthwaite Crag will remember it in memory by it's remarkable 14-feet column, one of the most distinctive in Lakeland”

A Wainwright

The eastern skyline above Troutbeck, near Windermere, is a long ridge of dramatic pointed fells climbing to a high point at the northern end of the ridge, Thornthwaite Crag before dropping down to the col at Threshthwaite Mouth.

This route takes in all these summits, Yoke, Froswick and Ill Bell before climbing to Thornthwaite Crag and descending from Threshthwaite Mouth down by Trout Beck to return to the village of Troutbeck over Troutbeck Tongue.

Summits included on this route:
Yoke706 metres / 2316 feet
Ill Bell757 metres / 2484 feet
Froswick720 metres / 2362 feet
Thornthwaite Crag784 metres / 2572 feet
Troutbeck Tongue364 metres / 1194 feet

“Ill Bell is one of the classic 'stations' for viewing Windermere”

A Wainwright

From Troutbeck we will climb east onto the Garburn Road, the old track climbing over the ridge to Kentmere, at the top of the Garburn Pass we will turn to the left climbing to the summit of Yoke.

From Yoke we will follow the ridge north over the wonderful summits of Ill Bell and Froswick, two fine conical mountains making a great ridge walk as we climb towards the summit of Thornthwaite Crag with it's distinctive Beacon, a 14 foot pillar of rock marking the summit of the fell.

A short steep descent from Thornthwaite Crag brings us down to Threshthwaite Mouth, the steep sided col linking Thornthwaite Crag to Cauldale Moor to the west.

From Threshthwaite Mouth we will descend south following Trout Beck as it descends towards the valley before climbing onto the long gentle ridge leading south to the summit of Troutbeck Tongue.

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

Where to meet: Troutbeck Church
Postcode: LA23 1PA
Grid Reference: NY 413 028

Directions

From Windermere / Ambleside: From the A591, between Windermere and Ambleside turn onto the A592, Patterdale Road, climbing north on this road until Troutbeck Church is seen to the left, we will meet outside the church.

Bus Services

A seasonal bus runs to Troutbeck through the summer months, stopping at the meet point.

The 508 bus runs between Windermere and Patterdale through the summer months.

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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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product The Troutbeck Skyline

Question:

What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Answers:

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 The Troutbeck Skyline

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

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 , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product The Troutbeck Skyline

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 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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