Loop - Hartsop Skyline + Fairfield - 6 Wainrights - Lake Dist - 8.5mi/13.5km
Details
Start Time: 09:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 8.5mi/13.5km
Total ascent: 915m
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: 6-7hrs
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: Not from West Yorkshire.
Parking: Park here https://maps.app.goo.gl/pGS28CqQZs4aymFn6
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamie-pope-b52348?amount=1.00 please put "Hartsop" as reference.
Overview
Meet at the car park. The walk starts by walking through the woodland alongside Brothers Water reservoir. Then continuing along the farm road through a farm and fields, crossing over a few streams until we can start the first ascent which will be steep up to High Hartsop Dodd - Wainright #1 (519m). The ascent is in the event's picture, so it should not take anyone by 'surprise'.
The ascent continues but not as steep now to Little Hart Crag - Wainrights #2 (637m). It then goes flat for a bit before ascending up to Dove Crag - Wainright #3 (792m). If good weather we should be able to enjoy views down this dale across Brothers Water. We continue up to Hart Crag - Wainright #4 - (823m) and then up to Fairfield - Wainright #5 (873m).
We will aim to stop for lunch up here at the highest point with views of the southside of Hellvelyn, Grisdale Tarn, I think you can see Thrilemere reservoir from up (not been up here for over five years so I could be wrong) and down the valley to Ambleside.
Once ready, we retrace our steps back down to Hart Crag before veering off to descend down the otherside of the dale we were ascending up earlier to Hartsop Above How - Wainright #6 (586m). We then continuing descending back to the woodland we were at earlier, ending with a steep descent down through the woods into the car park.
We can then take a short drive to Brotherswater Inn at Sykeside before heading home.
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.
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.