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Wasdale
Walking Holiday 22nd - 28th April 2012
Following the success of the last three years, it has been decided
once again to put on a Wasdale walking holiday in April 2012.
The holiday will include up to five days Spring walking in the Lake
District. For those that are coming again, some of the walks will be
similar to previous years, but there will be plenty of new routes as well.
Walks which we plan to do will include Scafell, Pillar or Great Gable,
and less well known fells such as Haycock, Caw Fell, Crag Fell and
Muncaster Fell.
For those intersted in doing some Wainwrights (the 214 fells described in
A. Wainwright's classic seven-volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells),
there are several opportunities, and we plan to include some of the less
known ones as well as some major summits.
Walking in Wasdale can be tougher than other parts of the Lake
District, and most of the walks planned are graded as strenuous. The
walking itinerary below is only a guide to what we may do, and can
be readily shortened or changed, depending on the weather and the
level of fitness in the group.
The holiday is based at Nether Wasdale in The Lake District, and
the price for five days walking is £150, or pro rata for those
wishing to do fewer days. Transport and accommodation are not included.
Transport requirements for the week should be minimal, so we will share
transport to the start of walks.
Different types of accommodation are available in the area, including
three hotels and a campsite in the village, and a youth hostel within
a mile. There is also bed and breakfast available close by. For
further information on accommodation please contact
us.
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Possible
Walking Itinerary
The walks will depend on the group's ability and the vagaries of
the British weather, but it is hoped we will be able to complete
some or all of the itinerary below.
Sunday 22nd April 2012:
Arrive at your accommodation. Meet in the evening
at The Screes Hotel in Nether Wasdale for introductions and information
on the walks.
Monday 23rd April 2012:
Middle Fell and Haycock
We start this walk from Nether Wasdale climbing Middle Fell
with lovely views over Wastwater to The Wasdale Screes beyond. From this summit
the aim is to head towards Haycock either bypassing or climbing Seatallan on the
way. From the top of Haycock we descend easterly to the col before following
Nether Beck all the way back to the road.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
13 km (8 miles) |
Ascent: |
900 metres (2,970 feet) |
Time: |
6 hours excluding stops |
Tuesday 24th April 2012:
Great Gable and Green Gable
From the car park at Wasdale Head we follow the track
up between Kirk Fell and Great Gable to reach the col at Beck Head. From there
we follow the traverse of Great Gable beneath Gable Crag to reach Windy Gap. A
quick ascent can be made of Green Gable before returning to Windy Gap and
climbing Great Gable. From the summit we take the normal route down to Sty Head,
then follow the path back to the start.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
10 km (6¼ miles) |
Ascent: |
920 metres (2,990 feet) |
Time: |
5½ hours excluding stops |
Wednesday 25th April 2012:
Muncaster Fell and Cumbrian Coast Way
An easier day today. We drive to Ravenglass and take
The Ravenglass and Eskdale train (La'al Ratty) to Eskdale Green. From the
station we will walk back to Ravenglass, first climbing over Muncaster Fell
with superb views, before descending to the River Esk and following the
Cumbria Coastal Path back to the cars at Ravenglass.
Grade: |
Moderate |
Length: |
13 km (8 miles) |
Ascent: |
330 metres (1,080 feet) |
Time: |
5 hours excluding stops |
Thursday 26th April 2012:
Crag Fell and Caw Fell
We drive to Ennerdale, and park near the lake. From the car park
we follow a path through the rocks to the summit of Crag Fell. A possible diversion can
be made to the summit of Grike but this would extend the walk by 2km (1¼ miles).
We now start the main objective of the day which is a long but easy walk following the
long ridge up to the summit of Caw Fell, one of the largest Lake District fells by area.
We then descend to Ennerdale Water and follow the lake all the way back to the car park.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
17.5 km (11 miles) |
Ascent: |
860 metres (2,800 feet) |
Time: |
6½ hours excluding stops |
Friday 27th April 2012:
Scafell and Slight Side
From the National Trust car park at Wasdale Head we start
on the path to Burnmoor Tarn, before turning left to head up over Green How to
Symonds Knott with its imposing views of Scafell Crags and Scafell Pike. It is
then just a short crossing over to Scafell summit. To extend the route we can
follow the ridge south to Slight Side, perhaps taking time out to view a WW2
aircraft wreck and plaque. The descent from here to Burnmoor Tarn via Hardrigg
Gill is steep and rough in part. From Burnmoor Tarn we follow the main path back
to the car park.
Grade: |
Strenuous |
Length: |
12 km (7½ miles) |
Ascent: |
1,020 metres (3,300 feet) |
Time: |
6½ hours excluding stops |
Saturday 28th April 2012:
Departure or an optional extra day of walking.
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Wasdale Walking holiday photos 2009, 2010 & 2011 |
To make a booking,
or for further information and availability please contact us on
+44 (0)15394 42346 or email john@walkingways.co.uk
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