REMINDER
It has been drawn to my attention that a number of members when car sharing will ask the driver how much they want for petrol. The amount payable is £8. This is what should be offered. If the driver then says a lesser amount is OK, then this is fine. This is to save any embarrassment. It’s not just about petrol; there is general use of the vehicle and all that goes with the cost of using a vehicle for the benefit of others. I feel sure all will appreciate this.
Pete Rutland
Chairman
Walk Descriptions.
Having previously agreed your walk date with Ian, please send the walk description to (iannrow1@gmail.com) as soon as you can.
Afterwards, your walk report and photos should then go to: carlisleramblers@gmail.com
Coach Walks:
Sunday August 24th 2025
A Walk
Pavey Ark via Jack's Rake
6 miles Grade 2 Scr
Leader: Brendon Carss
Parking at New Dungeon Ghyll (National Trust car park), we will head up along Stickle Ghyll and towards Stickle Tarn where we will have a break. We will then walk to the other side of the tarn where Jack's Rake starts. Facing Pavey Ark from the tarn it’s hard to see a route but from the bottom of the rake the way becomes clear. For anyone who hasn’t done this route it is as challenging as the more famous Striding Edge but different in character, feeling less exposed with most of the scrambling in the rake itself apart from one short section along the edge.
If you have a reasonable head for heights and are happy to use hands, feet or even knees, it’s a great route.
Once at the top we will head down in between Harrison stickle and Pavey Ark, then back the same way to the car park.
PAWS FOR THOUGHT. Please read the club rules on bringing dogs on walks.
IMPORTANT NOTICE. Whilst the club and leaders do everything they can to ensure the safety of members when on walks you are reminded that you walk with the club at your own risk. It is every individual's responsibility to make themselves aware of the club's safety policy with regard appropriate clothing, fitness and other aspects of engaging in club walks. This can easily be found on the club website. Should anyone need any clarification on any matter with regard safety issues feel free to contact me. Regards Pete
Sunday
A Walk
Great Gable from Honister
6 Miles Grade 1
Leader: Ian Rowley
Sands 09:00
Parking in the National Trust car park (I’ve got a spare pass) or in the mine car park
Starting from the pass with the advantage of already being at 1200 ft we’ll take the old tramway and then on to Moses Trod, an historic packhorse route linking Honister and Wasdale. We'll climb more steeply onto Windy Gap then head for the summit of Gable. After lunch on the top we retrace our steps into Windy Gap then over Green Gable and Brandreth
The direct way down to Honister is via Grey Knotts but it's a steep and loose descent and slippery in the wet so we may opt to miss out the top and descend from Brandreth to the tramway for an easier descent. Not a long walk but over 2500 ft of ascent and some steep sections but mostly on good paths.
Ian
07949 621168
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Stonybeck to Penrith
Leader: David Elsworth
7.5 miles. Grade 4
Starts from bus station catching 104 bus to Penrith. Car drivers can park on the verge on Bowscar road.
We catch the 104 bus at 9.37am so please be at the station at least 10 mins earlier. Car drivers be at Bowscar road for 10.15. Leaving the bus stop at Stonybeck we head up the road to Bowscar, where we take the T junction towards Forest Hill. Through the farm we head up past Bowscar quarry and then into the wood, from there it's downhill and back onto tarmac heading towards Inglewood. Through the estate we follow a track which leads us to Inglewood Cottages and on towards Maiden Hill. Then it's on to our last farm, Green Hill, before heading on towards the golf course and through it. After passing the cemetery, we are on to Beacon Edge and our route into Penrith. Downhill all the way to the coffee house and our coffee and cake.
Refreshments at Daffodils Café opposite St. Andrews church.
PS. Everyone will get the bus back to Stonybeck, where car drivers can get back to their vehicles.
Thursday 4th June, evening walk.
Raven Crag and Castle crag (Birkett).
2-3 miles. Grade 2.
Meet at Sands 5pm.
Dog friendly
We will park at either The dam triangle car park on steel road (What3words //politics.carefully.interval) £5 for up to 5 hours, chargeable up to 9pm.
Or for free in the layby before it (what3words //squeaking.declares.fully) space for 5 cars.
Depending on the weather and how fit people are feeling, this walk can be made easier in places.
We can make our way up from the layby steeply, on loose scree path, through the trees, there is an alternate less steep path further along the road.
We can take our time on the steep ups with little breaks at view points.
Once we reach a gate we go off to the right and head up Castle Crag, a Birkett that looks harder to get up than it is. Sticks are a good idea on the walk if usually used, the paths are uneven and worn away in places. Castle crag has lovely views, it used to be an iron age hill fort and is perched on a steep rocky outcrop below raven crag.
We come down from here and then advance towards the wooden steps of Raven crag (461m). Steep steps but worth it for the views at the top of Thirlmere reservoir are wonderful. We can stop for a break and admire the views.
We come down the same way and then we will decide whether we have time and energy, to complete the Benn (446m)(Birkett) also known as Slipping crag. If we go for it there will be more up, but worth it for the views. You can see Thirlmere reservoir and surrounding fells of High seat and the Dodds. There's a good path to the base of the Benn, but the last bit is a bit steep, muddy and rough through the woods.
There is a nice circular route down from here with good views of Thirlmere.
Afterwards we can visit Keswick and hopefully park on a free residential street and visit a local chippy. The lakes fish and chips is open until 8pm and the Kingfisher is open until 8:30pm.
Come along, depending on weather we can make this as long or short as we want. I'll bring a couple of torches just in case 🙂
Astrid
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Sunday 7th June
A Walk
Great Gable from Honister
6 Miles Grade 1
Leader: Ian Rowley
Sands 09:00
Parking in the National Trust car park (I’ve got a spare pass) or in the mine car park
Starting from the pass with the advantage of already being at 1200 ft we’ll take the old tramway and then on to Moses Trod, an historic packhorse route linking Honister and Wasdale. We'll climb more steeply onto Windy Gap then head for the summit of Gable. After lunch on the top we retrace our steps into Windy Gap then over Green Gable and Brandreth
The direct way down to Honister is via Grey Knotts but it's a steep and loose descent and slippery in the wet so we may opt to miss out the top and descend from Brandreth to the tramway for an easier descent. Not a long walk but over 2500 ft of ascent and some steep sections but mostly on good paths.
Ian
07949 621168
Sunday 14th June
A / B Walk
Haystacks/ black sail hut
6 Miles. Grade 2
Leader: Mark Graham
Sands 08:30
Dog Friendly
Parking at Honister slate mine car park £5.
We head west along the dismantled tramway path to dubs hut, innominate tarn. Then on to Haystacks. We take the southerly path down which involves walking down some scree for a short distance before heading to blacksail hut. then we pick up the path that takes us alongside loft beck and back to the car park. We are on good paths for most of the day. This is a walk that will suit A and B walkers.
Happy days mark
Wednesday July 8th 2026 (change of walk)
Threlkeld Circular
7 Miles. Grade 3
Leader: Ian Rowley
Starting from Threlkeld Cricket club car park (charge) on the A66 opposite the turn into Threlkeld village
We cross the River Glenderaterra then follow the railway track and the old Penrith to Keswick road on to Tewitt Tarn. We can make a diversion to the top of Low Rigg or head directly to St. Johns in the Vale church depending on the weather. We'll then drop back down to the head of St Johns in the Vale and climb steadily up the old coach road for about half a mile. At the highest point of the track we drop down to the site of a bronze age settlement below Threlkeld Knotts and then descend to return to the cars. Some climbing and the likelihood of wet ground but nothing too difficult
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Eskrigg Reserve, Lockerbie
3 miles or 4.5 miles, grade 5
Leader: Sharron Murray
Meet at the train station at 10am to take the 10:16am train to Lockerbie. There are toilets both in Carlisle station, at Lockerbie and in the reserve.
From the station we will cross the main road at the town hall to walk through the park before emerging on to the A709 to walk to the turning for the reserve. A track takes us to the path for the reserve. For the shorter walk we will leave those walkers at the bird hide and re-join them after a further mile and a half strolling through the woods. As we know there are no cafés open in Lockerbie on a Tuesday, so I suggest you bring refreshments that we can have in the reserve before walking back to the station.
Sharron
Tuesday 28th July 2026
Rickerby Park
3 miles, grade 4
Leader: Sharron Murray
Starting from the market at 10:30am, we will walk past the Civic Centre and take the underpass towards The Sands. From there we will take the footpath on to the Swifts and follow the river as far as the footbridge over the Eden. After crossing the river we will follow the other bank back towards town leaving the park at the Chinese Garden before crossing Eden Bridge and taking the underpass back to our starting point.
Sunday 23rd August 2026
B walk
Sallows and Sour Howes
8.5 miles, grade 2
Leader: Pete Rutland
Again I have put this down as an 08.30AM start because of the limited parking at the Troutbeck end of Kirkstone Pass, opposite Limefitt Holiday Park. The Pass is due to reopen on the 17th July after repairs due to a landslide.
We walk through the holiday park to get access to the Garburn Road (track). We follow the track heading NE to Garburn Nook where we go over the stile and take a short pull onto Sallows. We then head down and around (SW) to Sour Howes. We then pick our way back down to the Garburn Road. Prevoiusly from here I have headed back through the holiday park. This makes the walk just shy of 6 miles so I have decided to go south to Dubbs Reservoir and on till we reach the Moorhowe Road. We go down the road and pick up Longmire track on our right which will take us all the way back to the holiday park and the cars. This makes the walk 8.5 miles. Should there be any problems with the weather or such we can revert to the old route.
No scrambling and all on good paths but some up and downs to negotiate. Two small Wainwrights, again on most days in one of the less frequented areas.
Be there or be Square.
Pete.078534358550.
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Stonybeck to Penrith
Leader: David Elsworth
7.5 miles. Grade 4
Starts from bus station catching 104 bus to Penrith. Car drivers can park on the verge on Bowscar road.
We catch the 104 bus at 9.37am so please be at the station at least 10 mins earlier. Car drivers be at Bowscar road for 10.15. Leaving the bus stop at Stonybeck we head up the road to Bowscar, where we take the T junction towards Forest Hill. Through the farm we head up past Bowscar quarry and then into the wood, from there it's downhill and back onto tarmac heading towards Inglewood. Through the estate we follow a track which leads us to Inglewood Cottages and on towards Maiden Hill. Then it's on to our last farm, Green Hill, before heading on towards the golf course and through it. After passing the cemetery, we are on to Beacon Edge and our route into Penrith. Downhill all the way to the coffee house and our coffee and cake.
Refreshments at Daffodils Café opposite St. Andrews church.
PS. Everyone will get the bus back to Stonybeck, where car drivers can get back to their vehicles.
Quiz night Friday 9th October 7pm at Waterton hall. Not to be missed!
Come along for a super fun evening.
£2 entry fee, that includes tea/ coffee/ juice and biscuits.
Prizes for winners and losers. Great company, great fun.
Don't forget your pen.
You don't have to be a pre-arranged group.
Don't miss out!
Sunday 11th October 2026
A walk
Great Gable from Honister
7 Miles, Grade 1
Leader: Bruce McMillan
Parking in the National Trust car park (I’ve got a spare pass) or in the mine car park
Starting from the pass with the advantage of already being at 1200 ft we’ll take the old tramway and then on to Moses Trod, a historic packhorse route linking Honister and Wasdale.
We'll climb more steeply on to Windy Gap then head for the summit of Gable. After lunch on the top, we retrace our steps into Windy Gap then over Green Gable and Brandreth.
The direct way down to Honister is via Grey Knotts but it's a steep and loose descent and slippery in the wet so we may opt to miss out the top and descend from Brandreth to the tramway for an easier descent. Not a long walk but over 2500 ft of ascent and some steep sections but mostly on good paths. Hopefully the weather gods will be a little kinder this time.
Bruce
07908245494
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Ribblehead
4 miles, grade 4
Leader: Geoff Entwistle
An easy walk in the hills. Catch the 10:58 Carlisle-Settle train to Ribblehead, arriving 12:20 (c. £13.50 with railcard, one loo at station). We go underneath the viaduct and then do a clockwise circuit to the west, with good views of Ingleborough, Whernside and the viaduct, through Gummerfleet, Broadrake and Winterscales. We finish with refreshments in the Station Inn.
Easy going on tracks, minor roads and paths. 4 miles, 200' ascent, but can be shortened or lengthened near the end.
Return train is at 16:36, arriving into Carlisle at 1802
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Askham fell and Lowther valley
7 miles, grade 3
Leader: Roger Eaves
Starting from The Sands at 09:15 or at the start 10:00.
I will meet walkers at Lowther Castle. Parking £2.
The walk is along good paths with about 150 metres of gradual ascent. It will be walked at a moderate pace, with drinks and lunch stops, of course. We will proceed through Askham and on to Askham Fell, then to Helton and across the valley to Whale.
Return on the riverside path to the Castle for refreshments.
Any queries : 07799758827.
Sunday 18th October
Litter pick walks
sands 08:30
This is a good opportunity for anyone to join us on our commitment of a monthly litter pick.
Both walks will be preceded by a litter pick along Ullswater lake edge
We’ll call at several pull ins on the way to Glencoyne Bay
Following the litter pick we will meet at Glencoyne National Trust Car park Grid Ref NY386188 What3Words confirms.loosed.encodes free to National Trust members otherwise £9.50 all day, cash or JustPark app. There is also a small lay-by slightly further along the road.
A walk
Glencoyne Sheffield Pike and Aira Force
8 Miles grade 2
Leader: Ian Rowley
(Note total ascent is 2300 ft so almost a grade 1)
From Glencoyne Car Park we head up the valley past Seldom Seen leaving the main path just after a gate in the wall
There’s a steep climb on a narrow path that leads to the col between Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike but we leave this track to avoid losing height and strike off along a sketchy path through heather and crossing boulders. It’s quite a strenuous climb but it leads to the main path between the two peaks. There’s a final pull and then a very boggy section before the summit of Sheffield Pike is reached. We then descend over more boggy ground before climbing again to reach the start of the “Miners balcony path” that hugs the fell side beneath Glencoyne head. After traversing the path we descend through Glencoyne Park to reach Aira Force car park and an easy return to the cars
Ian Rowley
07949. 621168
Please remember to read the club’s safety policy
B Walk
Glencoyne Head and Aira firce
7 Miles
Grade 2
Dogs Welcome
Leader Christine Milton
We take the grassy track which climbs steadily and quite steeply at times past the few properties of Seldom Seen. This takes us to Nick Head, and although it may feel quite a haul we are rewarded with super views across the valley and the beautiful Glencoyne Beck, not to mention the fabulous vistas when glancing back towards Ullswater. Once we reach Nick Head we see the quarries ahead and a panorama of the higher fells with Catstycam dominating the scene. We now take the path below Glencoyne Head which levels out but may feel a little exposed in places however nothing too difficult for the majority of our B walkers. We soon reach one of the best views of Ullswater I have experienced being able to see the full length of the lake and the surrounding fells with the Pennines in the distance. This view stays with us for quite some time as we cross the fell towards Aira Force. Tumbling cascades and shades of Autumn add to the beauty of the route. On reaching the grounds of Aira Force we descend to the Ullswater Way, and an easy finish back to the cars.
Would be super if you could join me. Please remember to read the club’s safety policy as mentioned above, before coming along and if any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me on 07899876010
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Parton to Whitehaven
2 miles, grade 5
Leader: Sharron Murray
A perenial favourite with the Tuesday walkers, this short walk along the Solway coast has fabulous views. It is paved all the way and suitable for all abilities.
Meet at the railway station in time to get tickets for the 11:08 train to Parton. Please note a return to Whitehaven is cheaper than two singles. From the train station at Parton the walk takes us through the village along the road before we meet the coastal path. At Whitehaven we will find somewhere suitable for refreshments before walking past the supermarket to the train station home.
Wednesday 21nd October 2026
Newton Rigg and Newton Reigny bus walk
8.5 miles, grade 4
Leader: David Elsworth
Starts at Carlisle bus station. We catch the 104 bus to Penrith at 9-36. Will everyone travelling by bus be at the station with your bus passes at least 10mins before the bus leaves. Anyone travelling by car, we will meet you at Penrith bus station at 10:25 approx.
This is not a dog friendly walk as there is some busy road walking to do.
From the bus station we walk back along the A6 then take Thacka Lane until we are beyond the motorway bridge. Now it's over fields to Newton Rigg and then a short hop to Newton Reigny. Once in the village at the 90° bend we take the footpath ahead of us and out on to fields again. This route takes us to the B5288 where we follow it until we reach Moss Rigg lane. Following the lane for 1-25mls until we are back on the black stuff and heading back to the B5288.After passing the monument we turn for Mile Lane with a walk of a quarter of a mile we reach the footpath. Over a lovely meadow and then the railway bridge we are almost back into town and our watering hole at The Daffodil café.
David.
Sunday 25th October 2026
Coach walk to Grasmere
NOTE: BST and the clocks go back one hour
Meet Rosehill 08:50 and Sands 09:00
A Walk- Linear
Steel Fell, Calf Crag and either Tarn crag OR Sergeant crag
8.5 miles, grade 1
Leader: Brenden Carss
We will get dropped off from coach at steel end road, on the A591 at the end of Thirlmere.
We walk along steel end road to the farm, then crossing a bridge to the left we begin the steep grassy ascent of steel fell. At 553m this is our first wainwright, and we could pause at the summit and have a banana break, and admire the views back over Thirlmere.
We then follow the ridge along to calf crag (537m) second wainwright of the day, where it can be boggy along the way.
We could have lunch at the summit.
We will then make our way over to the third wainwright of the day Tarn crag (549m).
And eventually head down stoney steps, past Easedale tarn and Sourmilk Gill waterfalls. Back to Grasmere village and the coach.
If there is plenty of time and we are all feeling fit we could alter the walk after calf crag and ascend again steeply to Sergeant man (736m), with its rocky top. Instead of heading to Tarn crag.
Brenden ☺️ 07889289934
B Walk
Loughrigg Terrace and Rydal caves, circular
8 miles, grade 3
Leader: Ian Rowley
From the centre of the village we head past the Youth Hostel to reach the main road .
We cross the road then climb to Michael’s Fold to take a permissive path that leads to Dove Cottage and onto the corpse road to Rydal, a famous route with lots of interest.
We cross the road again at Steps End and climb a little more steeply to reach Rydal caves which are quarried caverns.
We’ll lunch here then continue to the Loughrigg Terrace path with its fine views over Grasmere. The final section drops us down to the lakeside and a short road walk back into the village.
A few ups and downs but taken at a steady pace with plenty of stops along the way.
Ian Rowley
07949 621168
C Walk
Grasmere to Ambleside
Grade 4, 5.5 miles
Leader: Sharron Murray
Starting from the car park at Grasmere (toilets- to pay) we will walk through the village, past the church and follow Red Bank Road up to the gate for the tarn. Dropping down to the water side, the path then follows the lake east to the river Rothay and on to Rydal tarn. We will continue to follow the tarn to the end before leaving this path to climb up through the woods to a lane that drops down to Under Loughrigg. We continue Under Loughrigg until we come to bridge crossing into Rothay Park, this leads us on to Vicarage Lane and Ambleside town centre where we will have plenty of time for a ratch around the shops, before taking the bus back to Grasmere. Buses run every twenty minutes. Breaks as and when, plenty of time for enjoying the veiws of the autumn colours.
Sharron
Wednesday 28th October 2026
Alston Circular
7 miles, grade 3.
Leaders: Carol Telford and Lynda Parker
Dog friendly.
From Alston we follow the Pennine Way alongside the River South Tyne for a short way then cross the A689 and then on an undulating track to reach the impressive earthworks of Epiacum Roman fort
We drop down to recross the road and also the South Tyne railway following Isaac’s Tea trail back into Alston.
Carol and Lynda
Sunday 1st November 2026
A Walk
Haystacks/ Black Sail Hut
6.5 miles. Grade 2.
Leaders: Jean Murray and Mark Graham
Dog friendly.
Meet at Sands 8:30 Am.
Parking at Honister slate mine car park £5.
Leaving the car park, we head west along the dismantled tramway path to reach Dubs Hut and Innominate Tarn. Then on to Haystacks. We can take a banana break along the way. We then take the southerly path down from Haystacks which involves a short walk down some scree. From there we head on to Black Sail Hut. Then we head East to pick up the path alongside Loft Beck. Then north to join the dismantled tramway path again and back to the car park.
Refreshments can be taken at Mary Mount Hotel.
Happy days Mark and Jean
Sunday 8th November 2026
Maiden Moor and Catbells
7 miles, grade 1
Leader: Pete Rutland
We will be dropped off at Grange by the coach. We walk up the road to pick up the Cumbria Way heading South to get on to the path taking us around via Nitting Haws. There is then a good pull up onto the summit ridge where we will head North to Maiden Moor. We carry on due North for a good distance to Cat Bells. Probably one of the most hiked hills in the Lakes with great views. It's a tricky path in places going down from Cat Bells so care and a bit of time is required.
At the foot of Cat Bells we again pick up the Cumbria Way all the way back to Portinscale. Hopefully the excellent café there will be open at this time of year. No actual scrambling, good paths but a bit of care needed coming down from Cat Bells. We will be picked up by the coach in Portinscale.
You will have noticed there is no plan on this walk to attend the Service on Castle Crag. Wherever we are at 11am we will take 2 minutes out to remember those who have died in service. We are trying this out as in the past we have been hard pushed to do even an average A walk, attend the service and get back in good time. If you wish to attend the service on Castle Crag there will be alternative walks. We will see how this goes and how members feel about this alternative arrangement.
Pete Rutland
07534358550.
Sunday 15th November 2026
A walk
Ullock Pike, High pike, Carlside, Skiddaw & Bakestall
7.5 miles. Grade 1. Strenuous
Leaders: Astrid and Bruce
Dog friendly.
Meet at Sands 8:00 Am.
We start at a lay-by parking area for 6/7 cars just off A591 (Bassenthwaite) up country lane at Highside farm, near Ravenstone lodge. Orthwaite turn off.
What3words ///recruiter.clashes.rungs
We head through a farmers gate that warns of cows and bull in field, but none seen on recki day. It’s uphill from the off, over “watches” fell, then steeper up towards Ullock pike. This becomes a very scenic and varied terrain (some rocky bits) ridge walk, continuing over Longside and Carlside. We can have brief stops as we head over the ridge and a banana break at Carlside.
With 3 wainwrights under our belt we then face the steep scree slope towards Skiddaw. This starts ok and is a good path but does get very steep nearer the top with a bit loose scree, but manageable without hands. We will take it slow and steady, once at Skiddaw (931m) top that’s the hard work over ☺️
We will have lunch at the top, hopefully with views. It will be cold this time of year and so be prepared for the weather.
We then head down good tracks towards Bakestall, our 5th and last wainwright of the day.
Most of the way down from there is grassy and good paths, moderate decline. A bit boggier down from Bakestall and around the couple of small stream crossings.
We end the walk passing a farm and heading a short way down a country lane back to the cars.
Lovely varied big hike, different approach to these fells, 5 wainwrights for the baggers!
Divin’t miss oot!
Astrid and Bruce.
Wednesday 9th December 2026
The Wednesday Christmas Lunch will be held at The Greenhill Hotel, Red Dial, near Wigton on Wednesday, 9th December 2026.
The lunch will be preceded by a short morning walk in the area.
The cost of the meal is £30 for two courses and £37 for three courses. Payment in full is required by Monday, 9th November, 2026 and can be made by bank transfer quoting reference Greenhill Xmas or by cheque made payable to Carlisle and District Rambling Club and sent to me at-
66, Moorhouse Road,
Carlisle CA2 7LU.
Would you also please let me know your menu choice?
Graham
Sunday 13th December 2026
The Sunday Xmas lunch will be at the Craggs Bothel
A short walk or walks in the morning with lunch at the Craggs 2pm
Maximum no. of places 35
Price for the lunch £ 21.50 two courses £25.50 three courses
Deposit of £10pp payable to the club by BACS with Ref: CraggsXmas or by cheque passed on to any of the committee.
Balance to be paid on the day by cash only
Email or message Ian Rowley iannrow1@gmail.com with (click here for) menu choices and any specific dietary requirements or allergies
(Non returnable) deposit needs to be paid and menu choices sent in by December 4th
Sunday 13th December
Christmas A walk 🤶
Dodd fell / wood circular
4.5 miles. Grade 2.
Leader Astrid
We could either park at the Dodd wood car park which is £2.10 per hour with ANPR cameras or free if you have forestry commission pass (not national trust). Or park in free lay-by just before it at what3words ///refusals.golf.managers.
We head up the bit steeper way clockwise up though the woods. Dodd is a fairly small wainwright at 502m but it is enough of a slog to work up a sweat / shortness of breath and an appetite for Xmas lunch afterwards.
The top rewards us with a nice cairn and lovely panoramic views across Bassenthwaite lake and Derwentwater. We can have a nice break up here.
We return down initially the same way but head around to the right and descend the gentler path. Taking in the surrounding high views of Keswick and neighbouring lakes and fells. We pass the osprey viewing hut but it’s closed this time of year.
There are toilets in the official car park free to use.
Hopefully now we have worked up an appetite and head to our cars to travel back up the road to the Craggs for our Christmas 🎄 lunch.
Astrid. 07871790861.