Sunday, 29 June 2014

B Walk from Keswick

Walk Leader: Jenny Matthias
Total Distance: < 7 miles
Total Ascent/Descent: 1240 ft 
 
Our route clockwise, click to enlarge.


We will leave the car park after a comfort stop and walk up through the centre of Keswick onto Ambleside Road. As we turn into Springs Road we begin to leave the houses. After Springs Farm we begin our steady climb through Springs Wood towards Castlerigg, passing the mast we have seen lower down we continue upwards to the edge of the wood where we walk out onto the road at Rakefoot for a few yards before turning to climb up to the top of Walla Crag. This is a steady climb and the reward will be the fabulous views as we go.

 
On top of Walla Crag


When we leave the summit it is a downward path to Ashness Bridge.  The steepest descent is just before the Bridge.  Then we walk down the road to the Lake's edge circumnavigating it all the way back into Keswick.  



This is a moderate climb up to 1,243ft, the views are stunning.  You will see Cat Bells, Borrowdale, down the two Lakes and Skiddaw and beyond. We will have plenty of time to enjoy this lovely walk.

on the climb up looking to Keswick


Ashness Bridge

To see photographs of a similar walk to today's click here

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