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Guided Walking - High Street

Wednesday, 3 July '24   8:45am – 3:45pm BST
Mardale Head, Unnamed Rd, Penrith, Bampton, Penrith, CA10 2RP
12 spaces available
Guided Walking - High Street

Details

Guided walking ticking off some of the peaks made famous by Alfred Wainwright's list.

The fantastic Riggindale up to High Street is a wonderful walk with splendid views of Haweswater.

Starting from Mardale Head, the little historic village of Mardale itself is now under water, flooded to make the Haweswater reservoir. The namesake continues and there is a small parking are here.

Ticking off High Street, Mardale Ill Bell, Thornthwaite crag and dropping down past the lovely hidden small water will make this a fantastic day out with stunning views.

Join us for these guided days to just wander and enjoy the scenery, learn some navigation tips, have a natter and grow confidence in the mountains.

Distance - 12.9km. Ascent 757m.
Terrain - grassy, a little boggy in places, with a rocky and stony path after High Street. A bit of everything basically.
Time - approx 6/7 hours

Instructions

You will meet at Mardale head. The car park is small, please arrive on time. We will wait no longer than 15 minutes unless we have heard from you. Please note, there is no signal here. You must contact us at least 40 minutes prior to meeting time to have a chance of contact should there be a problem.

You MUST bring the following;
Rucksack 20-30l
Hydration bladder or bottle with 2 litre of fluid
Gloves
Hat
Warm layer (fleece or primaloft)
Waterproof jacket AND trousers
Lunch and snacks

You MAY also/alternatively bring;
Sunhat
Flask
Suncream
Sunglasses
Extra gloves
Sit mat
Head torch (depending time of year)
Camera
Phone
Sweets for us!

Tickets

Cost

Guided walk - High Street

12 available
£50.00

Location

Mardale Head
Unnamed Rd, Penrith
Bampton
Penrith
CA10 2RP

Parking is limited at the very end of Haweswater.