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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
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.
Sunday 26th October. A Walk
Helvellyn, Nethermost pike and Dollywaggon Pike.
8 miles. Grade 1.
Leader: Astrid Carss
08:30 at The Sands. Please note clocks go back an hour Saturday night.
Dog friendly.
Starting from Whythburn church car park on the A591 (not National Trust, card payment. Machine was not working on recce4 day).
We ascend very steeply up from the back of the carpark, for a long distance towards Helvellyn. Near the top, passing the plaque that commemorates the first plane to land on a mountain in Great Britain, in 1926! We will rest and hopefully enjoy views from the summit, then backtrack a little until we get to the path that leads to Nethermost Pike. The next summit along that ridge will be Dollywaggon Pike, our third Wainwright of the day. We could even go over High Crag on the way which is a Birkett (optional).
Somewhere along that ridge we will find a nice spot for lunch, unless it's windy then we could wait until we head down to Grisedale Tarn. Descending steeply, we head to Grisedale Tarn. Apparently near the resting place of Dunmail the last king of Cumbria. Then we head down the valley, following Raise Beck. At the bottom of the valley there's a river crossing. Finally we will head north on flatter terrain, following a track/forest path that leads back to the car park.
Three Wainwrights for the baggers.
Drinks could be at the Kings Head Inn.
Astrid ☺️. 07871790861
Sunday 26th October
B Walk: Birks & Arnison Crag
6 Miles Grade 2
Leader: Christine Milton
Dog Friendly
Please remember clocks will have gone back an hour this morning !!
If the word has not spread too far & wide about the free parking, we should be able to get a space near to the bus shelter in Glenridding. It’s then a good warm-up path alongside the lake as far as Grisedale Lane, where we soon branch off across the fields towards Thornhow End. Here the path is stepped in parts and is fairly steep but plenty of opportunities to have a breather and enjoy the fabulous views over Ullswater.
Further along, we look down into the Grisedale Valley with the Helvellyn range coming into view. A short ascent takes us to Birks, our first Wainwright of the day at 622m. We drop down to Trough Head after which, grassy slopes and another short ascent brings us more great views from the summit of Arnison Crag, our 2nd Wainwright 434m. We now descend quite steeply and head back to Glenridding for refreshments.
I’ve put this walk as a Grade 2 as there is approx. 2000ft of ascent with a couple of steepish descents. I recommend you bring your walking poles if you have them. There is no scrambling and a short walk at only 6 miles means we can take our time and hopefully enjoy the fabulous views
Christine
Wedenesday 29th October 2025
Lanercost Circular
7.5 miles, Grade 3.
Leader: Diane Moore 07717 257707
Start point: The Sands (Carlisle) 9.15am. Sands (Brampton) 9:45
We will park at the 'Sands' on the outskirts of Brampton and aim to start the walk around 9.45am. We begin by walking along the tree lined path of the old Dandy line to Brampton station. A short section of road walking leads us through Milton, after which we head off along pleasant paths through Miltonrigg woods. This ancient wood has been here more than four hundred years. After crossing the busy A69 we join a quiet country lane to Lanercost, passing Naworth castle along the way.
We will stop for lunch at Lanercost where we can visit the priory and there are toilet facilities at the cafe. From the old bridge we follow the quarry beck along the woodland path and then along Brampton ridge with lovely views back towards the 'Sands'.
A nice woodland walk for the Autumn.
Sunday 2nd November 2025
A Walk
Causey Pike, Scar Crags (Outerside).
7.5 miles Grade 2.
Leader Pete Rutland
We will park on the old road just outside Braithwaite. (The usual place, free). We head up through the village and Little Braithwaite taking the country road toward Stair. A nice flat warm up. From there we will take the side track to the north of Rowling End, thus avoiding the steep climb up the front of Rowling End. The final climb up to the summit of Causey Pike is a very minor scramble, some will do it hands free but shouldn’t be a problem for anyone. It's then a pretty flat ridge along Scar Crags toward Sale Fell. We don't go up Sale Fell but head down toward High Moss in the direction of Outerside. If we are making good time we have the option of taking in Outerside. From this end of the fell it's an easy climb to the summit. (Unless time is against us, I will be doing Outerside so be prepared to do it). We come down over Stile End and back into the village by High Coledale. It's unlikely the café in the village will still be open at this time of year so it might be the pub. Base Camp might be a possibility.
Two, hopefully three Wainwrights. Good paths with a bit of hands on stuff up the final bit of Causey Pike. Not a long walk but a reasonable A walk for the time of year.
Be there or be square.
Pete
07534358550.
Sunday 2nd November 2025
‘B’ Walk - Loweswater
Leader: Roger Tringham
7 Miles Grade 3 Meet Sands at 9 am
This is a fairly short but lovely walk at any time of year, offering wonderful views with just one very easy climb of no more than 600ft and very little mud!
We will park at the Northwestern end of Loweswater, in the layby near Waterend Farm before walking past Hudson Place and thence to the lakeside, where we follow the path through the woods to the end of the lake. At Watergate Farm we take the track to Maggie’s Bridge where we turn South West for ¾ mile. We then turn to the North and climb gently to follow the track which runs just above the tree line with superb views towards the Buttermere fells (East) and across the Solway (North West). This excellent path continues in a North Westerly direction for 1 ½ miles. We then turn to the East and walk ½ mile to return to our starting point.
Roger (07769 852594
Remembrance day coach walk A.
Sunday 9th November.
7 miles. Grade 2.
Leader: Astrid Carss
The coach drops us off at Grange Bridge. We walk through woodland and loose rock paths. To give us more time for the walk, we will congregate at the foot of Castle Crag and listen to the service from there.
Then after the 2 minutes silence we will make our way through the valley and up steadily to Rigghead slate quarry. The climb gets steeper the higher we go and a little scrambly near the top. But we are rewarded with fine views back down the valley, some pretty waterfalls (Tongue Gill), old slate ruins and a few caves. There are some nice sheltered spots to have a banana break here.
We continue up to Dale Head Tarn, where it can get boggy in places. There is another climb which is mostly rocky steps, up to the Wainwright Dale Head at 2470 ft (753m).
If the weather's OK we could enjoy the views and have lunch here. If it’s windy we could come down the fell to shelter.
From there we head down the valley towards Honister slate mine. If it’s clear there are views of Fleetwith Pike, Glaramara and also Rosthwaite Fell. We follow Honister Pass mainly via side paths down towards Seatoller and the Glaramara Hotel for refreshments.
This is a linear walk and the coach will pick us up from the Glaramara Hotel.
Astrid. 07871790861
B Walk: Grange to Seatoller via Castle Crag
7miles. Grade 3.
Leader Ian Rowley
The B walk will take the usual route from Grange to Castle Crag. Those who wish to attend the Service can make the short climb to the top of the Fell but folk are also welcome to make their own observance at the foot of the fell. After the service we'll make our way back to the river Derwent for lunch then we'll visit Millican Dalton's cave before heading on through Rosthwaite and onto Seatoller for refreshments at the Glaramara Hotel.
Ian 07949 621168
Friday Night Social
14th November, 7:15pm,
Waterton Hall, off Warwick Square behind the Catholic church on Warwick Road.
David Nightingale will give an illustrated talk about his experiences trekking in the Himalayas and Nepal.
Nepalese crafts and goods will be on sale to raise money for Doug Scott's charity Community Action Nepal.
£2. Tea and biscuits.
16th November 2025
Lingmoor
Grade 2, 7 miles
Leader: David Bulman
We park at the Blea Tarn car park which is on the road between Great and Little Langdale. (NY295 043) If going direct aim for a 10.00 am start. We go down to Blea Tarn and turn left to cross Blea Moss to the Wrynose Pass road. We walk down to Fell Foot and join the path over Bridge End and along to the turn off that takes us over Slaters Bridge then up to Little Langdale. On joining the road we turn left, then immediately right along the lane past Dale End, where shortly afterwards we join the path on our left starting the ascent taking us above Bield Crag - through disused quarry areas and on to Lingmoor Fell (Brown How) at 469 mtrs. We follow the ridge to Side Pike where we negotiate "the Squeeze" a pinch point which allows access to the short final climb onto Side Pike. Then it's down to the road - cross it down to Blea Tarn turning left to join the path we started on. Refreshments in either of the DG pubs. David.
Sunday 7th December. B Walk
HARTER FELL, HAWESWATER.
GD2 5miles.
Leader Pete Rutland
Very much a winter B walk. Although not a long way Hater Fell is a substantial hill of 778m. Should appeal to most unless your looking for something a lot longer. From Mardale Head we take the long track up Gatescath Pass. We then go West to Harter Fell via Little Harter Fell. Lunch on the top. We go down via Small Water Tarn and small water beck. Its straight on down back to the car park. The paths are good on this walk but the ones above Small water tarn require a little care. No scrambling. If its clear there are some great views on this walk so well worth the effort. There will be no rush so we can enjoy the scenery. Haweswater Hotel for some after walk tea, coffee or beer.
Be there or be square.
Pete.07534358550.