Wknd Trip Lake District - Walla Crag & Raven Crag - 11mi/18km
Details
Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 11mi/17km (Approx)
Total ascent: 890mm (Approx)
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: Hike will take approx 6-7 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: Yes - a bus from Keswick to Cockermouth via Buttermere and vice versa.
Parking - Start point will be at Ashness Bridge Car Park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWexD4Zf58dWTZSL9. If it is full there is another car park further up the road at Surprise View. Otherwise, there is a tiny car park you already passed at the bottom of the road. Last resort, continue along the main road towards Rosthwaite and you'll find shortly on your right a car park on the banks of the lake. You will then need to walk back up the road and soon find footpaths that will take you up to the start point.
Payment: £1 - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Lakes Walk #1" as reference.
Itinerary
Meet at the Ashness Bridge car park (see link above). The walk starts by crossing over the road and following a footpath up onto the fells for 1.75mi/2.8km ascending up to High Seat (Central Fells) - Wainright #1 (609m). It is quite steep for the first kilometer (half a mile) as there will be 300m of ascent, then it levels out to be a more steady ascent to the top.
We then descend a bit and cross the moors to High Tove - Wainrigh t#2 (515m). We then continue across the moors with a little more descent down to Armbroth Fell - Wainright #3 - (479m). We then descend down to what looks to be a disused packhorse road, may have views of Thrilmere Lake and Helvellyn on the otherside as we go. If not, the road soon enters a forest and we follow the boardwalk to Raven Crag - Wainright #4 (461m) for a stunning view of Thrilmere Lake looking out towards Grasmere.
We then need to backtrack on ourselves a bit until we can take a footpath back up to High Seat. This ascent is slightly longer and not as steep as the start was. We then continue across the moors to Bleaberry Fell - Wainright #5 (590m). We then descend down to Walla Crag - Wainright #6 (379m) for stunning views (pictured) of Derwent Water.
The walk ends by descending back down via a footpath off the fells and comes out onto the road the car park is at. Its then just a short walk back to the car park. We can then go back to Keswick and find somewhere to eat & drink.
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 easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
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.