Walk Leader: Tony McDonald
Total Distance: 11.5 miles
Total Ascent/Descent: 2070ft
A Walk Pooley Bridge to Glenriding
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| A Route marked in red |
The
walk starts just north of Pooley Bridge, and cuts through a farmer's field to
an old historical settlement, and heads up towards trees which marked the boundary
of the ancient settlement. The walk then enters a central Pooley Bridge which
is a delightful little village, and heads towards the mountains behind
Ullswater. The walking is not particularly difficult and generally on
footpaths. The route goes away from the lake and reaches an altitude of 370
metres. The view from this vantage point is absolutely magnificent. There is a
significant number of changes of terrain and scenery and some of the most
beautiful views possible in the Lake District because of the advantage of being
slightly raised above the lake the sunlight shines against a lake surface
bringing the most delightful reflections. The major advantage of this walk is
the tranquilly, because of the mountains to the left of the walkers. There are wonderful
plants and wild birds, we also saw foxes and other mammals. About a third of
the way round the track takes the walkers close to the lake again and there are
stunning mountain views all around, we pass near the village of Howtown and
Martindale towards Patterdale, from Patterdale along the main road to
Glenriding. In terms of difficulty the walk id not particularly difficult and
most A or B walkers should have no difficulty. The total distance is 11.5 miles
and there is a good pub at the end of the walk!
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