1-day Guided Mountain Hikes Newlands Horseshoe, Lake District
With Mark Reid FRGS – author of ‘The Inn Way’ guidebooks & Mountain Leader
The Newlands Horseshoe is one of Lakeland’s finest walks taking in the 5 MOUNTAIN SUMMITS of Robinson (737m), Hindscarth (727m), Dale Head (753m), High Spy (653m) and Maiden Moor (576m) – 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 stunning Newlands Valley, in the North-Western Lakeland Fells. The summit of Dale Head affords one of the finest views in the Lake District along the length of Newlands Valley.
The Newlands Horseshoe is physically demanding walk covering 10 miles (16-km) with 1,075m of ascent, which requires a good level of fitness. There are some sections of scrambling (rock steps) on the ascent of Robinson, which adds to the wild mountainous feel of this walk. It is a joy to walk along the top of the broad mountain ridges that link the five summits, with superlative views in all directions.
- 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
9:30am: Meet at Little Town in the Newlands Valley to discuss the day ahead
9:45am – 5pm: Full day’s mountain hike around the classic Lakeland mountain walk of the Newlands Horseshoe
5pm: Debrief back at Little Town, then head home
NB: All timings are approximate. The route is approximately 16-km (10 miles), with 1,075m of ascent and descent across mountainous terrain. The route is steep and rocky in places, and includes a couple of short sections of scrambling (hands on rock) on the ascent of Robinson (see the photo below).