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Walking

The Lake District, the Pennines and the Eden Valley offer a variety of choices for walking. Please see notes at the foot of the page regarding footware and clothing. Examples of the level and variety of walking available is described below.

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Knock Pike -
Easy circular walk around Knock Pike - gentle gradients.
Stout footware preferable as may be wet underfoot.

High Cup Nick
Route 1:
A long uphill stretch but relatively easy-going underfoot.
Stout footware advisable. Walking boots preferable.

Route 2:
A long uphill stretch but relatively easy-going underfoot.
Rough descent down rock strewn gorge.
Stout footware with ankle support/protection essential

Cross Fell
A walk made strenuous by its lengthy ascent and descent.
Relatively easy from Cross Fell to Great Dun Fell
Stout footware with ankle support/protection essential

High Street
A stiff climb to Harter Fell. Steep descents with some scrambling.
Stout footware with ankle support/protection essential.

Ullswater Shore Path
An easy walk with minor gradients to negotiate.
Stout footware advisable.
This walk starts with a boat trip from Glenridding to Howtown (Adult Fare: £4.60) and was described by the late Arthur Wainwright as
'the most beautiful in the Lake District'.

Helvellyn
A strenuous walk
Stout footware with ankle support/protection essential
See directions for Helvellyn via Striding Edge.

Gowbarrow
A moderate walk.
Stout footware with ankle support/protection essential
See directions for Gowbarrow from Aira Force



Blencathra
A strenuous walk, i.e. up hill.
Stout footware with ankle support/protection essential.
Sharp Edge is considered the finest arete in the Lake District

Other Routes:
Back o'Skiddaw

What to carry when walking on the Fells:
Walking boots are strongly recommended since these provide good
protection for both feet and ankles. Trainers are unsuitable for high level walking.

As the weather may change rapidly it is essential to carry protective clothing such as a wind and waterproof jacket and over-trousers. In case your feet should get wet - carry a spare pair of socks.

As the temperature drops one degree for every thousand feet of ascent it is essential to carry extra clothing. A number of thin layers are preferrable to
a thick pullover. A warm hat and gloves are recommended from September
through to the end of June.

Something to drink, a packed lunch plus a snack (chocolate, Mars bar, Kendal Mint Cake) in case your energy flags towards the end of the walk.

First Aid. Plasters, antiseptic cream, sun tan lotion, Anthisan or something similar in case of bites or stings.

A rucksack in which to carry your camera, binoculars, provisions and those items of clothing you are not wearing. When packing a rucksac it is a good idea to pack everything in a bin liner to provide added protection against the rain

Your leader will be carrying a map, compass, whistle, flashlight, first aid kit and survival shelter but, should you have any of these items we recommend that you carry them too.

To those who enjoy the fells the voluntary Mountain Rescue teams are the first emergency service. In case of Emergency on the fells, call 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue.

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