GEOGRAPHY OF THE LAKE DISTRICT Delve deeper into the landscapes
With Mark Reid FRGS
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)
Accredited Practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (APIOL)
Walking Group Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader & Mountain Leader
Author of ‘The Inn Way’ guidebooks.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE LAKE DISTRICT
Spend the day in the Lake District with Mark Reid FRGS, learning about the physical and human geography of this wonderful area.
We’ll explore the physical, human and environmental geography of the Lake District on a 8 mile walk, from the rocks beneath our feet and the effects of glaciation and erosion to settlement patterns, place names, farming and climate change.
- Discover the physical geography of the Lake District – Skiddaw Slates, Borrowdale Volcanics and the Windermere Supergroup.
- Explore the rich history of human geography – Roman Forts, Norse farmsteads and place-names, Romantic Lakes Poets, Victorian developments and Wainwright’s guidebooks.
- We’ll look at drystone walls, hay-meadows, sheep breeds, place-names… plus much more!
This Geography of the Lake District will introduce you to the key elements that make the Lake District such a special place, with its topography and landscapes protected as one of the Britain’s 15 National Parks. This full day’s walk will give you an overview and understanding of the Lake District, how it was formed and shaped, and what makes it so special.
If you love the beauty of the Lake District, then you’ll enjoy our Geography of the Lake District field study trip.
Mark Reid has walked almost all of the paths, tracks, lanes, hills and fells in the Lake District over the past 30 years. Mark has a Geography Degree from the University of Lancaster, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and has also written 17 walking books, including 2 books about the Lake District. Mark wants to share his passion and knowledge of the Lake District with you!
OUTLINE OF THE FIELD STUDY DAY
9:30am: Meet at a village car park in the Lake District
9:30am – 4:30pm: Full day’s guided walk in the Lake District, looking at the physical and human geography along the way. The walk will cover around 8 miles over the day, with plenty of rest stops and time to admire the explore and admire the views. The walk will include paths across farmland, valleys, riversides, woodland, hills and fells, with some rough, uneven and wet ground in places as well as some ascents and descents. We may experience adverse weather conditions, which often adds to the experience.
4:30pm – 5pm: De-brief back at the village
This day has been recognised as CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association (1 point)
