Walks ending at Braithwaite 27th April 2024
A 'D' walk is being offered in addition to the usual 3 walks.
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Braithwaite is a couple miles from Keswick.
The A walk will be led by Graham. Approximately 11 miles and 2800ft.
We start half a mile on from Thornthwaite at Beckstones. Following the line of the beck we have a 1200ft climb to Barf, our first Wainwright of five. From Barf, a long and broad ridge takes in 3 more Wainwrights, Lords seat, Broom fell and Greystones. Then we drop into a wooded valley following forest tracks, followed by a steady climb up to Whinlatter top. A short steep descent takes us into Whinlatter Forest, passing the Visitor Centre and continuing the descent to Thornthwaite. From here we have a steady 30 min walk to Braithwaite.
The B walk will be led by Lesley. Approximately 8 miles and 2000 feet.
From Braithwaite, we go out to Little Braithwaite, then Uzzicar by the river path & onto Barrow which is quite a long ascent so we will take our time! From Barrow, we go to Barrow Door, Stile End, Low Moss & on to Outerside. After which we contour round a little way before descending to Coledale Beck & crossing at the ford. Fingers crossed that we have minimal rain between now & then! A good track is then followed above the beck with views of Kinn, back onto the Whinlatter Pass road, going down a short way before crossing a bridge which takes you to the Himalayas & winds our way back into Braithwaite.
The C and D walk will be led by Dominic. Part 1 of the C walk can be walked as a D walk.
Part 1: About 5 miles and 600 feet of ascent.We will leave the village of Braithwaite to explore Coledale. We will follow the valley up to its head with developing views of Stile End & Outerside to the south; and Force Crag ahead. We have time to learn a little about the industrial archaeology in upper Coledale and then return with wide views to the northern fells.
Part 2: (C walk only): a further 2 miles and 400 feet of ascent.We will follow a loop around some beautiful woodland on the edge of Braithwaite before returning to the village to visit the Orthodox Church, the Buddhist bridge and refreshments.
