It’s the time of year again to get our annual Walking weekend booked up - this year we’re returning to Cumbria to tackle the high ridges around Buttermere.
Buttermere is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District, a modest tree lined lake surrounded by some impressive fells that we’ll be doing our best to tackle. Our ambitious route will take in up to 6 Wainwright over the weekend. On the main day of the weekend (the Saturday) we’ll set off from Buttermere village along the embankment of Buttermere lake to
Fleetwith Pike, a steep but steady climb to 648m for our first Wainwright fell of the day. We’ll then stay along the tops for the rest of the day, crossing to Haystacks famous for the location of the late Wainwright’s ashes.
After scrambling the rocky top of Haystacks we’ll then descend for a short way to Scarth Gap before climbing on to our third Wainwright fell of the day,
High Crag (744m). We’ll then follow the fantastic ridge walk to
High Stile (807m), our forth Wainwright peak with (weather permitting!) spectacular views across the western lakes and valleys.
We’ll continue along the ridge to our fifth and final peak of the day we’ll continue along the ridge to
Red Pike, known for harbouring the high level Bleaberry Tarn. Our weary legs will then begin their descent back to Buttermere village via
Scale Force waterfall.
As we try to do on most walking weekends, I try to add a couplhe of optional walks on the Friday and/or Sunday. This year’s candidates are Rannerdale Knots and Low Fell, both Wainwright peaks.
There’s an open shore by Buttermere lake so if there weather’s kind there’s scope for a barbecue after the main walk.
I think this will be a truly memorable walking weekend and I urge to you come along!
The dates for this year are Friday 27th June to Sunday 29th. As usual we’ll plan to leave earlyish on Friday (taking the day off work) and arriving during the afternoon. We tend to leave mid/late morning on the Sunday. We may make a visit to Keswick either Friday or Sunday, time permitting.
There’s a
hotel and fantastic looking
YHA in Buttermere village and I’m in the throws of
booking up a room in the YHA. If you’re seriously interested please let me know either by email or give me a call/text. As usual we can work out lift sharing to cut travelling costs which we’ll discuss nearer the time. The cost of the YHA accommodation will probably work out something in the region of £50 per person for both night’s stay. Food and drinks are extra. If you want to stay in the hotel that will obviously be dearer (I haven’t checked prices or availability there yet).
If you're interested I will probably have a space in one of the rooms so drop me an email or give me a call :)
