Weekend Trip - Lake District - Hike #1 Buttermere Loop

Please ensure read the warnings in the weekends main event page here before signing up. People are welcome to join us for this hike only. No requirement to do hike #2.

Hike #1 - Buttermere Loop - Red Pike, High Stile, High Crag, Haystacks, Fleetwith Pike (5 Wainrights) - 10mi / 16km

Meet at the car park at Buttermere. There are toilets here if anyone needs before we set off.

We start by walking by the lake, ascend up through woodland and then ascend some more to a tarn. It is then up stone steps and then red iron soil to the top of Red Pike. We then go along the ridge to High Stile (highest point of the hike), then descend down High Crag, then down to Haystacks.

We then go down and and back up to the top of Fleetwith Pike for hopefully amazing views across the lake we started at. We then descend down to the road, follow it briefly to the lake and then walk alongside the lake all the way back to Buttermere.

Disclaimers
The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.

Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.

The walk will cost £1 to join. All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.

We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.