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Sunday 15 November 2009

Sun 15th Nov - Bannisdale Horseshoe

A circular walk taking in some of the minor tops just above Kendal.
Includes Whiteside Pike, Todd Fell, Capplebarrow, Ancrow Brow, White Howe and Lamb Pasture. Walk is described in Wainwrights outlying fells books.

Majority of walk is over sheep tracks with indistinct or no path and could be boggy if it has been wet. Fantastic views of the kentmere horseshoe, howgills and shap fells if clear.

Start - roadside on Mosergh Road. lots of parking space. Very minor road. just off the A6 north of Kendal. Approx 100m after the road to Longsleddale from Kendal or from Shap just after the road to Selside school and church turning right. Grid Ref SD530999 Map OL7
Start Time 9.30. Time 5-6 hours
Distance - 11miles. Ascent - approx 700m
Grade 3

Leader: Claire D (07511 259791)

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