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Keswick Mountain
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Take part in the Festival of the
Mountains :
Wednesday 14 May to
Sunday 18 May 2008
Get Walking
– Retrace Wainwright’s footsteps with experienced guides on the high
fells of Blencathra, Scafell Pike, or Helvellyn. 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 14th May 2008
| Helvellyn - A 3000' Walk
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:10.45am
Place: Wythburn Church car park, (on the A591 7
miles south of Keswick) (NY324136)
Cost:£20
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Remaining
Spaces: 4 |
Thursday 15th May 2008
| Skiddaw - A 3000' Walk
A traverse of Skiddaw climbing via Ullock Pike
and Carl Side and returning
via Broad End and Bassenthwaite Common. An opportunity to climb
Keswick's own 3000 footer by one of the best, and quieter, routes. |
Time: 10am
Place: Ravenstone Hotel (on the A591 6 miles
north of Keswick - NY235297)
Cost:£20
Duration: Full day
Group size:12 max
Remaining
Spaces: 10 |
Friday 16th May 2008
| Blencathra - A Classic Ridge
Walk
Ascend Blencathra via the exciting and jagged
Sharp Edge followed by stunning Bannerdale Crags and finally
Bowscale Fell. |
Time:10am
Place: White Horse Pub, Scales (just off A66 5
miles east of Keswick) (NY343268)
Cost:£20
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Remaining
Spaces: 0-FULL |
Saturday 17th May 2008
| Scafell Pike - A 3000' Walk A magnificent walk to the highest
summit in
England. 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: £20
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Remaining
Spaces: 2 |
Sunday 18th May 2008
| Great & Green Gable - A Classic
Walk
Base Brown, Green Gable and Great Gable. A
fantastic and unfrequented route following the course of
Sourmilk Gill and its cascading waterfalls to three Lakeland
summits, all providing stunning views of the surrounding
mountain landscape. |
Time: 10am
Place: Seathwaite Farm, by phone box, 9 miles
south of Keswick (NY235122)
Cost: £20
Duration: Full day
Group size: 12 max
Remaining
Spaces: 8 |
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Days: 1 |
Cost: £20 / person |
Group Size:
12max |
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To Book:
simply call 01539 535810 or 0777 9961027
or email
Chris@SummitJourneys.co.uk
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Accommodation for the Mountain
Festival |
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Glencoe Guest House |
A delightful
Victorian Keswick guest house, carefully and faithfully restored
to capture its original charm and character offers quality bed
and breakfast accommodation in Keswick, the Heart of the Lake
District. |
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The Ravenstone Hotel |
Lake
District Country House Hotel - A Great Place to Stay.
A delightful country
hotel set in over 2 acres of its own grounds, just 4 miles from
Keswick and close to Bassenthwaite in the Lake District. |
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| Should you require
different, or other, accommodation then please just ask. |
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| Booking Form |
| To download a
booking form please click here:
Booking Form |
| Please ring, or
email, to check availability for you chosen course before
completing a booking form. |
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