Grasmere Walk Details

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Possible A Party Walk?
There may be an A Party Walk, but this has not been decided yet. Ask on the bus.



B Party Walk
Leaders: Shirley and Joan
Distance: approx 7.5 miles
Height gain: 1276 ft

When the Wordsworths lived in Grasmere in the early 19th century they called Easedale 'The black quarter' for that is where the bad weather comes from before it hits the village,and we can vouch for the bad weather it rained all day and it was very wet above ,middle and feet wise the day we did the reckie.

Hopefully we will have a better day as we gradually ascend via Allan Bank and Goody Bridge up Far Easedale to the tarn.We will enjoy our lunch at the Tarn and weather permitting circumnavigate the tarn where there are some wonderful views.

Our homeward journey is via Sourmilk Gill and back to base for a well earned cuppa.

The walk is about 7.5 miles from the coach park and back.

Shirley and Joan

C Party Walk
Leader: Heather Sissons
Distance:5.5/6 miles
Height gain:676ft

A lovely scenic walk following the classic low level walk around Grasmere and Rydal Water.

Going out of the village we pass Dove Cottage and then a moderate climb to take the walk along the Coffin Trail to Rydal Mount, with some wonderful views across both waters and along the valley.

ON the return route we shall visit the Rydal cave as we walk along side the south flank of Rydal Water and Grasmere. The final bit is along the road back into Grasmere and the Garden Centre and various other refreshment venues.

The route is undulating but hopefully with great views.

Grasmere is lovely and peaceful, even in the rain.