Start Point: in Ambleside (beside the River Rothay / opposite the park / by the footbridge)
(G.R. NY - 371044 @ 10.00)
Description: After walking through the park & Ambleside centre (food re-supply possible?) we head East, up beside Stock Ghyll (& look at Stock Ghyll Force?). After crossing the Ghyll we'll end up heading N., crossing Snarker Moss, to reach the top of Red Screes. We then descend via
Distance: 9.25 miles (14.9 km)
Total Ascent: 725 metres (2380 ft.)
Time: 5 / 6 hours
Grade: 3
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 09.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Start Point:
Main Tilberthwaite car park, by the bridge over Yewdale Beck (G.R. NY 306010) @ 10.00
Description:
First we climb up beside Yewdale Beck & Tilberthwaite Gill, past the mine workings, along Wetherlam Edge and up to the top of Wetherlam (762m). Next we head WSW along Prison Band to Swirl How (802m), before turning N to pass Great Carrs. We'll then descend via Wet Side Edge into the Greenburn Valley, to follow Greenburn itself down into the Little Langdale Valley. After that we'll pass above Atkinson Coppice and pass Knotts, before dropping down to High Tilberthwaite Farm. From there it's only about ¼ of a mile, along the lane, back to the car park.
Total Ascent: 720 metres (2362 ft.)
Highest Point: Swirl How (802m / 2631ft.)
Time: 5 / 6 hours
Grade: 3
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel at 09.30
Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)
Sunday 6th May
Around Loughrigg
6 Miles
3 Hours
244 Metres Ascent
Grade 2
Start 11.00 Carpark At Elterwater Common Gr 330050
Car Share 10 .30 Low Wood Hotel Near Ambleside
A Leisurley Ramble Around Loughrigg,
Leader Becky 077 68 480 454
