Wknd Trip - Lake District, Central Fells - 11 Wainrights
Details
Join us for our annual weekend trip to the Lake District. You may join on the day of a hike for just that hike if you wish. If have not been on one of our trips before, we do two hikes with a rest day in between and drive home after the second hike.
Hike #1 - Saturday - 11mi/18km - 915m - Hard
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Hike #2 - Monday - 11mi/18km - 890m - Hard
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Warning - Terrain
Lake District can be extremely rocky. The majority of routes will have uneven rough terrain. Please be sure you are confident on walking terrain like this.
Also, correct footwear is essential. Trainers are only acceptable if they are designed for fell running or hiking. Your everyday trainers are not acceptable.
Warning - Scrambling
There is potential for small bits of scrambling in the Lake District due to its rocky terrain.
Scrambling is a lesser version of rock climbing.It does not require helmet or ropes.It is the most strenuous form of hiking. It requires using both your hands and feet.
Please be sure you are comfortable doing this activity.
Warning - Weather
Lake District's weather is unpredictable.. You must be comfortable hiking in cloudy conditions on the terrain mentioned above.
Also be aware of the temperature. Be sure to bring plenty of layers with you, a good rule is to bring more layers than you think you will need. It maybe shorts and t-shirt's temperature at the car park but it could well be sub zero degrees on the tops. When stopped for lunch, if you don't bring enough layers, you are going to get cold!
You should at a minimum, have a suitable base layer (a normal everyday cotton t-shirt is not suitable, it is dangerous!), a mid layer (e.g. a fleece or hoodie) and a coat.