Skiddaw
Monday 15th February 2010
| Difficulty | Moderate | |
| Distance | 13km / 8 miles | |
| Time (Approx.) | 5 Hours | |
| Start / Finish point(s) | High Side, on the Keswick to Bassenthwaite road | |
| Postcode of start point | CA12 4QG | |
| Start Time | 10am | |
| Price | £20 per person. Family Tickets from £50 |
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| To Book |
To book a place on this walk simply click the add to cart button above. You will then be able to select the number of places required in the shopping cart. Once the booking is complete you will recieve an email with all the details for the event, along with a link where you can enter your / your groups details. |
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| Availiability: | More than 8 spaces remaining. If booking more than 8 places please ring or email first to confirm. |
The fourth highest peak, Skiddaw, in the Lake District is usually climbed from the south, where a direct path climbs from Keswick. Although this route has some wonderful views it can be a bit monotonous trudging up and down the 'Pony Track'.
Instead we climb from the North Western side, here we begin with wonderful views over Bassenthwaite Lake and out towards the Solway Coast before the views expand to take in Borrowdale and Derwent Water and the higher fells beyond.
The Ullock Pike Ridge is a great ridge walk, usually well away from the masses.
Pictures from deanconner.co.ukGuided walks are available on the following dates:
Please select the relavent date for more information.
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Want this walk on another date?
Why not make a private booking?
We can take a private booking for this or any other walk on any day of the year.For more information please click here. |
| The Route: |
Throughout the ascent we will have wonderful views over Bassenthwaite on a good day and as we reach Long Side the views over Borrowdale and Derwent Water will be revealed to the south.
We will descend the northern slopes over Bakestall to meet the track at Dash Falls, following the track back to Peter House Farm and crossing the fields back to High Side.
| Directions: |
A short distance after the hotel a lane will lead of to the right, signposted to Orthwaite, follow this lane for approx. 400m until a lay by is seen on the right, we will meet here.
| Packed Lunches: |
Please ring or email to book this service or order below.
Sandwiches available are:
- Cheese with or without pickle
- Egg Mayonnaise
- Beef with or without Horseradish
- Roast Ham with or without Mustard
All the above can be provided on white or wholemeal bread with or without salad.
Fruit available includes apples, pears, bananas or oranges
Hot flasks of tea / coffee / hot chocolate / green tea or tomato soup can also be provided, priced at £2 per flask.
| Equipment: |
A printed map and route card for the days walk is provided for each client so that they can follow the days progress.
The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for use by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing. Please ring or email to see what we have available.
Equipment hire is priced at £2 per item to cover laundry costs.
We do not however have walking boots available, we recommend anyone wishing to hire these for the day should contact George Fishers in Keswick
Each client is expected to bring suitable personal equipment, this should include the following: Winter Walks:Walking Boots If we are walking in snow / ice: Ice Axe* If you have any of the following: Gaiters |