SuMMit Good Social - Friday 31st August

Friday 31st August and every last Friday of the month

Meet at the brewery arts centre, vats bar in Kendal

From 8pm

A chance for new members to meet existing members

If you are new and don't know anybody in the group call me first

Rob 0777 398 6512

Scafell Pike

Walk for Sunday 26th August - Scafell Pike from Wrynose & Wild Camp

26TH AUGUST

SCAFELL PIKE FROM WRYNOSE

ALSO WILD CAMP AT SCAR LATHING

LEADER JAMES 07779 936 378

DETAILS BELOW FOR WILD CAMP ON SATURDAY NIGHT 25TH AUG

Go over Hard Knot Pass and meet at phone box at bottom of Hard Knot Pass around 4.30pm to 5.pm Saturday (car park on left). GR: 211 012

Follow path up Esk - at fork in streem turn left over stone bridge and coninue to follow steem up. We will be camping under Scar laithing Were the vally levels off. - look for big flat table size rock. GR:224 048

Walk on Sunday: Scarfell Pike. Meet at Scar lathing (as above) arround 10.00am. Through upper Eskdale and then up Broadstand to Scarfell Pike.

Tea at Woolpack?

Contact James on: 0777 993 6378

Walk for Sunday 19th August - Ladyside Pike, Hopegill Head, Grisedale Pike

Ladyside Pike, Hopegill Head, Grisedale Pike

Meet at NY 191245 at the parking area on Whinlatter Pass (free parking) at 10.30am

Low Wood at 9.30am

The walk begins walking along the forest tracks on Whinlatter Pass and then we head off up a steep but short path onto the shoulder of Ladyside Pike. After ascending Ladyside Pike we then head off up a rocky path to the summit of Hopegill Head, along to Grisedale Pike and then descend via Hocarton. The track is fairly muddy as we ascend back to the forest track leading back to the parking area. There are good views across the Crummock and Derwent Valleys.

Time about 4 to 5 hours

Distance about 4 to 5 miles

Total ascent about 600m

Grade 3/4

Leader Malcolm 07717 48 77 55

Walk for Sunday 12th August Ennerdale and Steeple Circuit

Ennerdale & Steeple Circuit

Start Point: Forestry Commision car park @ the W. end of Ennerdale Water

(GR – NY 085154 @ 09.00am)

Description: The first third (or so) of this walk is a gentle wander alongside Ennerdale Water. After heading E. from the E. end of the lake for about another mile & a half we turn S. and head, steeply, up to the top of Steeple (819 m). Next we head SW then NW along the ridge, taking in Scoat Fell, Haycock, Caw Fell, Iron Crag, Crag Fell and Grike before descending back to the car park.

Distance: 13.75 miles (22 km)

Total Ascent: 1150 metres (3773 ft.)

High Point: Steeple (819 m / 2687 ft.)

Time: 8 / 9 hours

Grade: 4

Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 08.00am

Leader: Dan (on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237)

Walk for Sunday 5th August Buttermere Horseshoe

BUTTERMERE HORSESHOE

LEADER ANNE KEY 07729 903 852

WALK FOR 5TH AUGUST

BUTTERMERE HORSESHOE

This is a long and strenuous walk that presents little technical difficulty. I plan to incorporate plenty of rest stops to enjoy the views / take a breather. Depending on weather conditions on the day, it may be necessary to shorten the walk.

Please bring plenty of waterproof, warm clothing and food/drink in case the weather doesn't cooperate!

From the National Trust car park at the village of Buttermere (GR 173172), we commence on a long, gradual ascent of Red Pike via Scale Force. Views open up across Crummock Water, taking in Grasmoor, Robinson and other fells.

From Red Pike, we follow the main path along the ridge, taking in High Stile, High Crag and Seat until we arrive at the path junction at Scarth Gap.

The main route continues from Scarth Gap to take in the twin summits of Haystacks. From Haystacks, the path descends past Innominate Tarn, where fine views can be had of Great Gable and Green Gable (and the remains of A.W. Wainwright).

If we all happen to be in a masochistic mood (and if the weather's cooperating), we may detour to take in the spectacular views from Fleetwith Pike. If we're in a less masochistic mood, we will head down to the road at Honister Hause via Brandreth and Grey Knotts.

At Honister Hause, we cross the road and start the long ascent up to the summit of Dale Head. At the summit cairn, we follow the ridge path along Hindscarth Edge, which provides stunning views on a clear day. From Hindscarth Edge, we veer to the summit of Robinson.

The route back to Buttermere Village (and a much-needed drink (or drinks!)) is then reasonably straightforward, traversing the rough open moorland of High Snockrigg.

Start: National Trust car park, Buttermere Village, GR 173172

Start time: 09.30 AM, 08.30 AM from Low Wood Hotel for car sharing*

Length: 14-16 miles

Ascent: 5,800 feet / 1,758 metres

Time: 8 hours

Grade: Very hard

* note the earlier start time, hopefully there should still be plenty of parking available at this time

note; I recently did a reccie of the planned route, and have amended the walk slightly.

The inclusion of Brandreth and Grey Knotts would increase the length of the walk. It therefore seems to make most sense to head straight down down to Honister Hause from Haystacks.

It will be possible to stop off at Honister Slate Mine for a coffee / tea break, before heading up Dale Head.

The total length of the walk is 15 miles, and will take approx. 9 hours to complete (including rest stops). I am happy to shorten the walk if need be.

Start: National Trust car park, Buttermere Village, GR 173172

Start time: 09.30 AM, 08.30 AM from Low Wood Hotel for car sharing*

Length: 14-16 miles

Ascent: 5,800 feet / 1,758 metres

Time: 9 hours

Grade: Very hard / strenuous

* note the earlier start time, hopefully there should still be plenty of parking available at this time.

see comments from Anne in 'ramblings on' below for the walk description