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Keswick Mountain
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Take part in the Festival of the
Mountains :
16th - 20th
(Wed-Sun) May 2012
Get Walking
– Retrace Wainwright’s footsteps with experienced guides on the high
fells of Blencathra, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, and many others. Be able to look
down into lowland and hidden valleys to find those hidden gems that
only local knowledge can find. Walk the fells, where our
experienced and qualified guides will take you high on the classic
Lakeland fells. |
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Keswick Mountain Festival
Enquire about joining
a course
Wednesday 16th May 2012
| Helvellyn - 3 Wainwrights
Enjoy a circular route including ascents of Dollywaggon Pike and
Nethermost Pike as well as Helvellyn. If you have always wanted
to climb Helvellyn this is the time to do it! Using lesser known
paths this is an ascent of Helvellyn that all fit walkers will
enjoy. |
Time:10.00am
Place: Wythburn Church car park, (on the A591 7
miles south of Keswick) (NY324136)
Cost:£15
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Remaining
Spaces: YES |
Thursday 17th May 2012
| The Newlands Horseshoe - 6
Wainwrights
A classic horseshoe walk around the beautiful
pastoral Newlands valley. The views available are magnificent,
particularly across Derwent Water, to the Skiddaw and Blencathra
massifs in the north east. Another 'Summit Journeys' mountain
trek taking in six Wainwrights. For those 'ticking off' all the
Wainwrights the six summits are: Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High
Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth, and Robinson. |
Time: 10am
Place: Chapel Bridge, south of Little Town, 3 miles
south east of Keswick (NY231193)
Cost: £15
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Spaces Remaining: YES |
Friday 18th May 2012
| Blencathra - Sharp Edge & 3
Wainwrights
Sharp Edge, the notorious knife like ridge is the
route for our exciting ascent of Blencathra. You do need a head
for heights for this one, but if you've always wanted to tackle
this infamous ridge then now is the time to go for it! Our route
takes in two more summits after Blencathra, the tops of
Bannerdale Crags and finally Bowscale Fell, making a grand total
of three Wainwrights for the day! |
Time:10am
Place: White Horse Pub, Scales (just off A66 5
miles east of Keswick) (NY343268)
Cost:£15
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Spaces Remaining: YES |
Saturday 19th May 2012
| Skiddaw - 5
Wainwrights
Skiddaw, Keswick's gentle giant, but looks can be
deceiving! A route, taking less frequented footpaths, over five
Wainwrights. Ullock Pike, Longside Edge, Carl Side, Skiddaw, and
Bakestall |
Time: 10am
Place: Ravenstone Hotel carpark, 4 miles
north of Keswick on the A591 (NY235297)
Cost: £15
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Spaces Remaining: YES |
Sunday 20th May 2012
| Scafell Pike - England's
Highest Mountain
Have you ever wanted to be able to say 'I have
stood upon the summit of England'? Scafell Pike, at 977m is the
highest mountain in England, and this, a magnificent walk to the
highest summit in provides some spectacular views of the whole
Lake District and much more. A circular walk that takes you into
a wild and rocky landscape with superb views throughout. |
Time: 10am
Place: Seathwaite Farm, by phone box, 9 miles
south of Keswick (NY235122)
Cost: £15
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Spaces Remaining: YES |
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Days: 1 |
Cost: £15 / person |
Group Size:
12max |
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| Booking Form |
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booking form please click here:
Booking Form |
| Please ring, or
email, to check availability for you chosen walk before
completing a booking form. |
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Accommodation for the Keswick
Mountain Festival Walks |
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| Should you require
different, or other, accommodation then please just ask. |
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