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LAKE DISTRICT GUIDED WALKS

Our Lake District Guided Walks are aimed at hikers who would like to explore the Lake District fells under our expert guidance without the need for navigation skills and lots of mountain experience. Our hikes range from short 'easy' graded walks, to summiting the highest mountain in England.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Public Walks

Public guided walks run from April to October.

The minimum age for our public group walks is 12 years old with a good level of fitness. Younger children can be booked through a private booking. All Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Public walks cost £50pp.

*These walks require 4 participants to run.

 

Private Walks

Private walks can be booked year-round, with lots of flexibility on routes and timings. Any of our public hikes can be booked as private, plus any other Lake District summits.

6-11 year olds with a good level of fitness can be included as part of a private group. 

You won't find private walks in our booking calendar - get in touch for more information and to book in the best option for your group. 

Private walks cost £220 for 1-4 people, plus £25pp for 5+.

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Walla Crag

WALK GRADING

The below information is general guidance intended to give you a better idea of what each hike entails.

If you have any concerns or queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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EASY

Duration: Around 4-5 hours

Terrain: Simple, mostly well established paths

Distance: Up to 12km

Ascent: Up to 300m

Requirements: Good level of fitness

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​Public 'Easy' Hikes:

Loughrigg Fell

Walla Crag

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HARD 

Duration: Around 8 hours

Terrain: Rocky, steep and unstable

Distance: Up to 18km 

Ascent: Up to 1000m

Requirements:​ ​High level of fitness, comfortable on technical mountain terrain​​

​Public 'Hard' Hikes:

The Old Man of Coniston

Scafell Pike

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MODERATE 

Duration: Around 6-7 hours

Terrain: Rocky, steep and challenging in short sections

Distance: Up to 18km

Ascent: Up to 1000m

Requirements:​ Good level of fitness​

​Public 'Moderate' Hikes:

Buttermere

Fairfield Horseshoe

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EXPOSED

Duration: Around 8 hours

Terrain: Rocky, steep and unstable

Distance: Up to 20km 

Ascent: Up to 1000m

Requirements:​ ​High level of fitness, comfortable on technical mountain terrain with heights/exposure

​Public 'Exposed' Hikes:

Helvellyn & Striding Edge

Blencathra & Sharp Edge 

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MODERATE/HARD 

Duration: Around 7-8 hours

Terrain: Rocky, steep and challenging in large sections

Distance: Up to 18km

Ascent: Over 1000m

Requirements:​ ​Good level of fitness

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Public 'Moderate/Hard' Hikes:

Coledale Horseshoe

Langdale Pikes

ENQUIRE ABOUT A PRIVATE GUIDED ACTIVITY

Fill in our form to book or to get more information on our private guided activities.


All of our Public Activities can be booked privately.


Don't see what you're looking for? Get in touch to see what we can arrange.

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WHAT TO BRING

This list is mandatory year round. If you are missing any items please get in touch.

Arriving to a walk without these items may result in you being turned away.

Your guide will be carrying navigation equipment, an emergency communication device, and a full first aid kit.​

  • Walking boots (waterproof recommended) 

  • Clothing suitable for walking (no jeans) 

  • Rucksack (waterproof liner recommended) 

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers 

  • Warm layer, hat and gloves

  • Sun hat, sun glasses and sun cream 

  • Water bottle (minimum 1 litre)

  • Food (packed lunch for full day walks, snacks for half day) 

  • Head torch (charged)

  • Any personal medication including Epipens 

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


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