The A walk will be led by Glynis and is approximately 9 miles and 2800 feet, quite steep in some places.
We will start in Ambleside Centre and take the path to High Sweden Bridge and continue along Scandale Beck to Scandale Pass. We then climb Little Hart Crag, which gives lovely views of part of the Fairfield Horseshoe and Dovedale, and then retrace our steps to Scandale Pass and climb Red Screes. From the top there are fabulous views in all directions. Return to Ambleside will be via the path over Raven Crag and Snarker Pike to the Kirkstone Road.
The B walk will be led by Bob and is 9.8 miles and 1900 feet.
Starting at Waterhead, we follow good, gently ascending paths through Skelghyll Wood and up onto Wansfell where we cross the usual route from Ambleside to Troutbeck. We then take the less-frequented route NE along the ridge, with excellent views all round and a slightly boggy stretch as we approach the Kirkstone Pass road. We then have the rare pleasure of a stroll along the traffic free road towards Troutbeck and a quiet track through the woods just below the road, with excellent views down into Troutbeck Valley. From Troutbeck it is an easy walk along Robin Lane back through Skelghyll Wood into Ambleside.
The C walk will be led by David and is approximately 6 miles and 700 ft ascent, plus walking around Holehird Gardens.
If you have a camera or smart phone bring it … this is a delightful walk in beautiful woodlands with different views for much of the walk. Starting in Windermere, we walk to High Hay Wood, Howe Hill and Far Orrest where we turn into Holehird Gardens (includes toilets) which we will visit for at least half an hour. Then we will set off for Troutbeck, crossing the Beck, climbing up to the road, along Skelghyll Lane, and then down into Ambleside via Jenkin Crag viewpoint.
Little Hart Crag from Scandale Pass
