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In line with recent Club message, please note that from 1 July 2022 coach fares will now be £20 per head.

Keswick, Walk A, Sat 11th June 2022

Skiddaw Little Man, lead by Brian Thorne, 

Approximately 10 miles, 2,821 ft (860m) assent.

According to Wainwright, Skiddaw Little Man, (the highest point of today’s walk) is “So fine a mountain that it is less than justice that its name must forever acknowledge subservience to its parent, Skiddaw.” Little it most certainly is not – its summit soars half a mile above the valley and the path to it is in parts steep and unremitting. Having said that, the views from the summit present a magnificent panorama of the heart and soul of Lakeland and are well worth the extra effort that will be required to get ourselves up there.

So, leaving the coach, we pass up the High Street and through the Park to the Leisure Centre. Crossing the footbridge over the busy A66, we begin our climb up through the woods which cover the western flanks of Latrigg. Rising steadily, we pass through a small car park to begin the climbing in earnest. This is the really tough part, but just as you’re thinking, “Will it never end?” the gradient does finally ease and the way to the top is much less taxing.

Our way back to Keswick is (mostly) downhill, with a steep descent from the summit via Skiddaw Lesser Man to the main track on Jenkin Hill.

 

 The Skiddaw group.

Keswick, Walk B, Sat 11th June 2022

Walk lead by Pat Guy, 8 miles, 1,300ft assent.

The B party walk this month is led by Pat Guy. We start by walking along
the main street in Keswick (no time for shops now, that comes later) and
down to Derwentwater, where we walk along the lake and through trees
for about 2 miles before a short climb up onto the main Borrowdale road,
then we walk along the pavement for a short while before turning onto
the road to Ashness Bridge, proberbly one of the most photographed
views in the Lake District. After taking in the view and maybe lunch
depending on the time, we will start a steady climb on good paths onto
Walla Crag, if we are fortunate with the weather we will be able to take in
one of the best views in the Northern Lakes, this takes in the mountains
of Borrowdale, Skiddaw, Blencathra and the Eastern Fells. It is well
worth the climb. It is then a nice downhill walk into Keswick. The walk is
about 8 miles long and 1,300ft of height gain.

 You will then be allowed to visit the shops in Keswick and the many
establishments for refreshments. Toilets in Keswick are 40pence, cash
or card.

 

Ashness Bridge

 

 

 

Keswick, Walk C, Sat 11th June 2022

 Walk lead by Gwyn Jones, 5 1/2 miles 

This walk is up to Castlerigg and back down. The first 2 miles are on level ground along the lakeside, via Friars Crag, and through woodland to Calfclose Bay. The next mile is uphill through the woods. (Total ascent is approx. 400 ft.) It starts with a short fairly steep climb up a rocky path for about 150 yards. After this it becomes a more gradual ascent, eventually levelling off. Once out of the woods we enjoy views towards Keswick, Skiddaw and Cat Bells. We then take a short walk into the woods to cross a stream and go up to a road. From here it is all downhill back to Keswick.

View from Friars Crag

View from Great Wood during ascent