Book Six – The North Western Fells

Walk the Wainwrights with Mark Reid on this 5-day walking trip, as we summit all 29 ‘Wainwrights’ in Book Six of his Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells (The North Western Fells).

Based in the Lakeland town of Keswick, we’ll spend five days completing seven fantastic walks in the North Western Fells of the Lake District.

• Reach all 29 summits (North Western Fells) on seven guided mountain walks with Mark Reid & Graeme Nimmo, highly experienced Mountain Leaders
• Experience the camaraderie of ‘Walking the Wainwrights’ with like-minded people
• Make new walking friends and share your sense of achievement on each summit
• Sociable evenings at Grasmere with your fellow walkers
• Small group sizes, with 2 Mountain Leaders

KESWICK, LAKE DISTRICT

This 5-day walking trip will be based from Keswick, from where we will be able to access the Northern Western Fells. Keswick offers a range of accommodation and facilities including Youth Hostel, hotels, pub, B&Bs and a campsite. There are also lots of shops, restaurants and cafes. The nearest train station is Penrith, from where there is a bus service to Keswick. We’ll car share to the various starting points of the walks. We’ll car share to the various starting points of the walks wherever possible.

Please arrange your own food, travel and accommodation.

OUTLINE OF THE WALKS

MONDAY
Starting Point – Rannerdale Bridge
Rannerdale Knotts 355m
Whiteless Pike 660m
Wandhope 772m
Grasmoor 852m
Hopegill Head 770m
Whiteside 707m
16km / 1260m ascent / 8 hours

TUESDAY
Starting Point – Braithwaite
Barrow 455m
Outerside 568m
Causey Pike 637m
Scar Crags 672m
Sail 773m
Eel Crags 839m
Grisedale Pike 791m
15.5km / 1100m ascent / 8 hours

WEDNESDAY A
Starting Point – Scawgill Bridge, Whinlatter
Whinlatter 525m
Barf 468m
Lords’s Seat 552m
Broom 511m
Graystones 456m
11.5km / 660m ascent / 4 hours

WEDNESDAY B
Starting Point – Brumston Bridge, Wythop Valley
Sale Fell 359m
Ling Fell 373m
5.5km / 425m ascent / 2 hours

THURSDAY
Starting Point – Little Town, Newlands Valley
Catbells 451m
Maiden Moor 576m
High Spy 653m
Dale Head 753m
Hindscarth 727m
Robinson 737m
16.5km / 1150m ascent / 8 hours

FRIDAY A
Starting Point – Newlands Hause
Ard Crags 581m
Knott Rigg 586m
5.5km / 370m ascent / 2 hours

FRIDAY B
Starting Point – Rosthwaite, Borrowdale
Castle Crag 290m
3.5km / 195m ascent / 2 hours

Please note: This trip includes 7 fell and mountain walks over 5 days, with a combined total of 74 km (46 miles) and 5,160 metres of ascent (& descent). All timings, heights and distances are approximate. The precise routes and mountains will be decided each day, given weather conditions and group needs. All walks will include mountainous terrain, steep ground and mountain summits; we may experience adverse weather conditions. Some walks will include scrambles and exposed paths or ridges; full guidance will be given along these sections. A good level of fitness & stamina will be required.