Difficulty: Easy Guide: Book Six – The North-Western Fells Sale Fell is the furthest outcrop of the North-Western fells, providing far reaching views across to the coast, the Isle of Man and even Scotland, as well as out over Bassenthwaite Lake. It’s a neat little walk and can be easily Read more…
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Wainwright Guide: Book Six – The North-Western Fells Fells: Catbells, Maiden Moor, High Spy The fells on the Western shores of Derwent Water provide one of the most easily recognisable Lakeland skylines. Often described as a fell for the whole family, Catbells holds a place in many hearts. Read more…
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Wainwright Guide: Book Seven – The Western Fells Easily recognisable on the skyline at the Northern end of Wastwater, Great Gable is one of the most popular summits in the Lake District. As Wainwright so elegantly conveyed in his guide books, it is highly satisfying to complete the Read more…
Difficulty: Easy-ModerateWainwright: Book Seven – The Western Fells Mellbreak Fell Looming over the Western shoreline of Crummock Water, Mellbreak is a distinctive feature of the landscape. It’s a nice stand alone warm-up walk before attempting some of the taller fells in the region such as High Stile Ridge or Grasmoor, Read more…
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate (depending on route taken) Mount Vesuvius Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanos in the world. The eruption that took place in 79AD descemated the city of Pompeii as well as other small townships in the surrounding areas such as Herculaneum and Oplontis. The Read more…
High Stile Ridge encompasses the fells lining the South-Western shore of Buttermere. It is named after the fell with the highest summit, reaching 2,648 feet, yet it also encompasses Red Pike to the North and High Crag to the South.
Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult (Depending on length of walk) Wainwright Guide: Book Six – The North-Western Fells Fells: Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head, Eel Crag, Sail, Outerside, Scar Crags, Causey Pike, Barrow For those of you that endeavour to tick off all of the Wainwrights, the best method is to conquer Read more…
The one everybody wants to climb! The Ranger Path may be one of the easier routes up the highest mountain in Wales, but the views it offers are truly phenomenal. Want to make it tot he summit of Snowdon and experience some spectacular scenery along the way? This is the guide for you!
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult (dependent on weather conditions) Wainwright Guide: Book One – The Eastern Fells Standing at 3,117ft in the Eastern fells, Hellvelyn has a reputation that precedes it. The infamous Striding Edge is a challenge that many a walker wishes to complete. I have been told the view from the Read more…