1-day Guided Mountain Hikes Coledale Horseshoe, Lake District
With Mark Reid FRGS – author of ‘The Inn Way’ guidebooks & Mountain Leader
The Coledale Horseshoe – tackle one of Lakeland’s finest ’rounds’ taking in the 9 MOUNTAIN SUMMITS of Barrow, Outerside, Sail, Crag Hill, Grasmoor (852m), Sand Hill, Hopegill Head, Hobcarton Crag and Grisedale Pike – with an experienced Mountain Leader.
Experience the thrill of the mountains, with spectacular views, dramatic landscapes and a real sense of achievement as you walk along the high-level broad ridges that encircle the valley of Coledale, in the North-Western Lakeland Fells.
The Coledale Horseshoe (also known as the Coledale Round) is one of Lakeland’s finest mountain walks. It is physically demanding walk covering 11.25 miles with 1,450m of ascent, which requires a good level of fitness.
- Experience the thrill of the mountains
- Walk in confidence with a Mountain Leader
- Learn new mountain skills along the way
- Small group sizes (max. 8 per walk)
- Enjoy a full day’s walking along a classic mountain route
OUTLINE OF THE DAY
9am: Meet at Braithwaite (near Keswick) to discuss the day ahead
9:15am – 6pm: Full day’s mountain hike around the classic Lakeland mountain walk of the Coledale Horseshoe (approx. 12 miles)
6pm: Debrief back at Braithwaite, then head home
NB: All timings are approximate. The route is approximately 18-km (11.25 miles), with 1,450m of ascent and descent across mountainous terrain. The route is steep and rocky in places across high mountains, and includes a short section of easy scrambling (hands on rock) on the ascent of Crag Hill (Eel Crag), as well as a steep rocky descent off Grisedale Pike (loose eroded rocks).
