Out and about today

We turned a corner and there was the lake and the view up Borrowdale

Our days off when we don't go up a fell usually consist of a 'dog walk' of some sort nearer home and today we went up Springs Road and through the cut into the woods at Castlehead, this was the view we suddenly had of the lake and the clear blue streak of sky above Borrowdale.  It was bright and sunny up there away from the trees.

Not long to go now before we start our programme of regular walks and we look forward to a returning ex Keswickian's company too. He should fly back to Blighty towards the end of the month.

Scafell Overnighter July 2013

 Upper Eskdale with the River Esk below and the shapely peak of Bow Fell ahead.

Scafell Overnight Expedition 2-4 July 2013

This is a brief outline of the expedition which I'll fill in with more detail soon.

Pete and Lyn plan a three day outing based in Eskdale, staying either at the Woolpack NY190010 or at the nearby Eskdale YHA; if you fancy camping then the nearest camping is at Hollins Farm at Boot. We plan to arrive in Eskdale early on Tuesday 2nd and spend the day on the local fells. On Wednesday we'll take on the challenge of Scafell 964m/3162ft by way of Upper Eskdale, returning by a different route over Slight Side.  During the evenings we'll congregate at the Woolpack and have dinner and drinks. On Thursday we'll again spend the day walking on the Eskdale fells before returning home that evening. Of course you can join us for all or part of the expedition, it's up to you.

Spring/Summer Programme launched today

Some of the dates are empty this year. The reason is we decided to make ourselves available for private guiding.

But this is better news for you if you want to do something special like certain Wainwrights for instance. You might want to go and do a particular hill with friends or family and this we can arrrange too. Our fees are very reasonable, and if several of you go you can split the fees between yourselves.

Crag Hill

If you want to go walking with a group this year, then let us know the dates you are here and we will see if we can arrange an outing to suit several of you on the same day, that way you will be able to share the fees