Wed, 8 July 2026
Challenging – Scafell Pike: The route will start in Seathwaite. We will head to Stockley Bridge and then follow Styhead Gill to Sty Head. We will take the Corridor route to Scafell Pike. We return by Broad Crag to Sprinkling Tarn and down Grains Gill to Seathwaite. Approx 14km (8.7 miles) 952m (3124ft).
Easy – Brokhole to Ambleside via Troutbeck: This walk includes an extended stop in Troutbeck to allow the option of a visit to the National Trust’s Townend – a charming Seventeenth-century farmhouse with much of interest including intricately carved furniture and rare books. For non-members admission costs £12. From Troutbeck the walk will be to Ambleside via Robin Lane and Skelghyll woods. About 5 miles (8km) and a total of about 650′ (200m) mostly quite gentle ascent but the descent is steep and/or rough in places.
Sun, 12 July 2026
Challenging – High Street from Hartsop: From Hartsop we take the path to the right of Pasture Beck to the head of the valley, ascend to the pass at Threshthwaite Mouth, then up to the Beacon. We then follow the broad path along High Street, passing Angle Tarn before descending to Boredale Hause and back to Hartsop. 9.6 miles, 3007ft ascent.
Easy – Silver Crag: A walk along the shore of Ullswater to a fine view point and small fell returning on an elevated path with yet more views. From Patterdale the walk follows the Ullswater Way to Silver Bay for the ascent of the crag before returning along an excellent fellside terrace path. About 5 miles (8km). Main ascent about 350′ (105m) with undulations adding perhaps another 3-400′ of ascending over the day. Paths rough/rocky in parts and moderately steep and/or stepped in places. No stiles.
Tue, 14 July 2026
Hints and tips for a successful lead – Borrowdale: Please join us on our special Borrowdale walk – with moments of illustrating simple techniques to facilitate an enjoyable walk for everyone in the group…including the leader!
We’ll be doing a circular walk from Seatoller NT car park, which can be adapted dependent upon attendees, ranging from 5 to 8 miles (8 to 13km), 260/366m (850’/1,200′) ascent/descent. Through Johnny’s Wood, Rosthwaite, Millican Dalton’s cave, River Derwent, possibly Castle Crag, balcony path back to Seatoller.
The aim of this walk is to point out simple steps that can be taken, from a leader’s perspective, to help everyone enjoy the walk. Things that make leading more enjoyable. Please come along and share your thoughts.
Wed, 22 July 2026
Challenging – Allen Crags and Esk Pike: We start walk from Seathwaite and head up to Glaramara, 783m, via edge of Hind Gill. Onto Allen Crags 785m and then to Esk Hause. We climb to Esk Pike 885m and return to Esk Hause and back down Grains Gill to Seathwaite. Approx. 12.7 km / 8 miles. 1032m / 3385 ft ascent.
Moderate – Grasmere and Tarn Crag: Starting from Grasmere, we’ll follow Wainwright’s Coast To Coast out of the village before reaching the Easedale Tarn path. Climbing up towards the tarn, we’ll reach a narrow and rough trod which will take us to both Wainwright’s summit, and Tarn Crag’s summit. After some time to take in the views and have our sandwiches, we’ll descend the East Ridge to rejoin Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path back into Grasmere. Distance: 7½ miles / 12 km. Ascent: 1,800′ / 550m.
Easy – Little Langdale, Cathedral Cave and Colwith Force: From Elterwater the route is via Dale End to Little Langdale with visits to the historic Slater’s Bridge and interesting former slate mine known as Cathedral Cave. The walk continues to Colwith Force (waterfall) and then to Skelwith Bridge for the return buses. About 5 miles (8 km). An undulating route with ascent amounting to around 800′ (250m) over the day. Climbs mostly fairly moderate apart from a 100′ (30m) stepped section. Paths rough/rocky in parts and liable to be slippery or muddy in places. 5 stiles. Note: There may be one or two wayside refreshment stalls operating so bring cash if you wish to indulge! At the end of the walk a short bus journey back to the car park will be necessary, or an extra walk of about 1 mile.
Sun, 26 July 2026
Moderate – The other Borrowdale: Starting from Huck’s Bridge on the A6 (Grid ref 552 039) about 7 miles S of Shap, we walk for nearly 4 miles down the Borrowdale valley before climbing out of the valley up to Whinfell Beacon (472m) and then along a series of tops of similar height back to Huck’s Bridge. Approx 15km and 540m of ascent.
Easy – Watendlath: A walk to this deservedly popular isolated hamlet and tarn. From the Borrowdale Hotel the route climbs alongside the upper Lodore Falls to Moss Mire and then follows the beck to Watendlath. A second, shorter ascent leads to Puddingstone Bank where the long descent starts. Above Hazel Bank a detour from the main popular route leads to Stonethwaite. About 5½ miles (9km) with a shorter option and around 800′ (250m) of ascent spread over 2 climbs, the initial climb and parts of the descent being quite steep. Paths very rough in places. No stiles.