1-day Guided Mountain Walks Coledale Horseshoe, Lake District
With Mark Reid author of ‘The Inn Way’ guidebooks & Mountain Leader
Tackle one of Lakeland’s finest ’rounds’ taking in the 10 MOUNTAIN SUMMITS of Barrow, Outerside, Causey Pike, Scar Crags, Sail, Crag Hill, Grasmoor (852m), Sand Hill, Hopegill Head 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 12 miles (19-km) with 1,800m 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
9:30am – 5:30pm: Full day’s mountain walk around the classic Lakeland mountain walk of the Coledale Horseshoe (approx. 12 miles)
5pm: Head to a local pub to recount the day’s adventures!
