'B' Walk from Hawkshead 2018

Probable Walk subject to succesfull reccie

Walk Leader: Beverley Kelly

Total Distance: 8+ miles

Total Ascent/Descent: 1050ft 

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 This walk has become a favourite for me combining lakeside walks, wonderful vistas, natural beauty and the thrill of reaching the top with not too much effort. I had only done this walk in good weather, but the recce was done in warm steady rain with just a slight breeze and it was still a great walk

 As we walk out of the car park we follow the road to the ferry across Windermere as it hugs the side of Esthwaite Water an unspoilt lake used by fishermen. This road is quiet but we do need to take care until it reaches Near Sawrey the home of Beatrix Potter, but the views across the lake and over to the Langdales is spectacular so do remember to look back at regular intervals

At Near Sawrey,  we take a track leading up Moss Eccles Tarn, which was a favourite walk of Beatrix Potter and her husband, spending many evenings at the picturesque tarn. There is a path round the back of the tarn, but it does not go all the way round

 

We can make a diversion to Three Dubbs Tarn provided the ground is not too wet, to enjoy a tarn which has been made for fishing with it's own boathouse. We will have to backtrack to the main pathway and make our way to Wise Een Tarn. Just as we reach to top of the hill we get another breathtaking view of the Middle Fells with the tarn in front. This should be an ideal stop for lunch.

 We now head for Latterbarrow going through the forest and across a cleared area, when we can see the tall cairn inviting us closer. A final climb, the steepest of the walk yet only short, to reach the summit at 800ft but with superb views for 360. The views from the eastern end overlook Windermere are well worth a visit.

 
With Hawkshead in view, it is just a matter of carefull descending Latterbarrow but we will make another diversion through a picturesque wood, which in spring is full of natural bluebells which will take your breath away.

The album taken on the 2012 walk