September
Thursday 9th
Gamekeepers Walk, Hutton in the Forest Historic House
An hour and a half guided walk through the grounds and park land lead by the Gamekeeper. Meet at the Ticket hut at 11.30am. Dogs on leads are welcome. Wear suitable walking clothes. Adults £7.00 children £2.00. For more information, please visit www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
Sunday 12th
Across To The Nick at Dufton
Leaders/organisers: North Pennines AONB Partnership. Discover geology, landscape and wildlife on this fantastic, linear hill walk between Cow Green Reservoir and Dufton, via the spectacular High Cup Nick. Includes minibus transport from Dufton to start of walk at Cow Green. Start: Dufton village car park. Length: 11 miles, 17km, 8 hrs, hard. Advance booking only, North Pennines AONB Partnership on 01388 528801 or visit www.northpennines.org.uk This event is part of the North Pennines AONB Events Programme 2010.
Saturday 25th to Sunday 3rd
October Ullswater Outdoor Festival
Over a week of free guided walks, talks and activities amidst the breathtaking scenery of one of the Lake District’s beautiful lakes.
Saturday 25th
One Tarn and Two Waters
Up to Angle Tarn and then to Hayeswater, tucked under High Street. Finally, descend to idyllic Hartsop and Brothers Water. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.20am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding. Price: Bus fare required. Grade: Hard. Length: 13km, 8 miles, 6.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Askham and Lowther Park
This leisurely circular walk will provide fine views of Lowther Park, Castle and River Lowther. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.30am at Askham Post Office. Price: Free. Grade: Moderate. Length: 6.2km, 3.8 miles, 2.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Pikeawassa and High Street
Cruise to Howtown, then ascend Pikeawassa and Wether Hill, returning via the old Roman Road to Pooley Bridge. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 9.30am at Pooley Bridge Market Cross. Price: Boat fare required. Grade: Strenuous. Length: 15km, 9.4 miles, 6.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Sunday 26th
Arthur’s Pike via Heughscar Hill
Walk to the summit of Arthur’s Pike via Heughscar Hill. Descend down to Howtown to return by steamer. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am at Market Cross, Pooley Bridge. Price: Boat fare required. Grade: Hard. Length: 11.2km, 6.9 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Kirkstone Descent
Take the bus to Kirkstone Pass Inn. Descend into the valley passing a ‘tragic’ water and a little gem of 17th century lakeland. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am at Ullswater Information Centre. Price: Bus fare required. Grade: Moderate. Length: 14km, 8.8 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Greenside and Keppel Cove
A tour above ground of the extensive remains of Greenside mining activities, set amongst stunning mountain scenery. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.15am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding. Contact: 017684 82414. Price: Free. Grade: Hard. Length: 12 km, 7.4 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Monday 27th
Moor Divock and the Lowther Valley
Walk up to the cairn circles and standing stones on High Street, returning via Heughscar Hill. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am at Market Cross, Pooley Bridge.
Price: Free. Grade: Moderate. Length: 14.5km, 9.1 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Grisedale and its Tarns
Go up Lanty’s Tarn and along the valley, to visit Grisedale Tarn and the Brothers’ Parting Stone. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.15am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding. Price: Free. Grade: Hard. Length: 14.5km, 9.1 miles, 6 hours.Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP / Fix The Fells event.
Tuesday 28th
Explore Fusedale Valley
Cruise to Howtown and explore Fusedale. Learn about Martindale’s history and stroll back by the lakeshore for the return cruise. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 9.30am at Ullswater Steamer Pier, Glenridding. Price: Boat fare required. Grade: Hard. Length: 11.3km, 7.1 miles, 6.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Ullswater Overview
Bus to Pooley Bridge then a walk to enjoy splendid views of Ullswater and the classic view from Gowbarrow, returning to the Aira Force gorge. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival.
Start: 10.10am at Aira Force, National Trust car park. Price: Bus fare required.
Grade: Moderate. Length: 13 km, 8 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Wednesday 29th
Steamer, Dale and Fell
Cruise to Howtown then walk over Beda Fell to view the ancient deer forest of Bannerdale, returning via Boredale Hause. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 9.30am at Ullswater Steamer Pier. Price: Boat fare required. Grade: Hard. Length: 11.3 km, 7.1 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Mines and Mountains
Spend the morning learning about the Greenside Mine before traversing the dramatic Glenridding Valley. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start 10.15am at Ullswater Information Centre. Price: Free. Grade: Moderate. Length: 6.9km, 4.2 miles, 2.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
A Trip to Silver Bay
Find a cave on the upper path to the secluded and calm Silver Bay on Ullswater. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 2pm at Patterdale Hotel, Ullswater. Price: Free.
Grade: Moderate. Length: 5.5km, 3.4 miles, 3 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event
Thursday 30th
Deepdale Hause
A circular walk through wild and remote Deepdale, returning over the Hause and down Grisedale from the tarn. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am at Patterdale Hotel Bus stop. Price: Free. Grade: Moderate. Length: 5.5 km, 3.4 miles, 3 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Hallin Fell Circuit
Cruise to Howtown. Head inland through the remote Martindale valley to Sandwick Bay, returning via boat. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.55am at Ullswater Steamer Pier, Glenridding. Price: Boat fare £2. Grade: Moderate. Length: 5km, 3.1 miles, 4.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
October
Friday 1st
High above Glencoyne
Take the bus from Aira Force then traverse the hillside path formagnificent views of Ullswater. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding. Price: Bus fare required. Grade: Hard. Length: 11.3km, 7 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Pooley Bridge, Martindale and Howtown
Walk on low level paths through Martindale, around Hallin Fell to Howtown for the steamer trip back to Pooley. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am at Market Cross, Pooley Bridge. Price: Boat fare required. Grade: Moderate. Length: 14.5 km, 8.9 miles, 6.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Saturday 2nd
High Hartsop Dodd
Walk beside Caiston Beck, with its many waterfalls, to Scandale Pass, over Hartsop Dodd and back to Brothers Water. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am at Patterdale Hotel bus stop. Price: Bus fare required. Grade: Hard. Length; 11km, 6.8 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Sheffield Pike
Follow fellside tracks to Greenside, then Sticks Pass to the upper mine areas. Sheffield Pike offers glorious lake and mountain views on descent. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.15am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding. Price: Free. Grade: Hard. Length: 11km, 6.8 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Eamont and Dacre
Follow the fast flowing River Eamont before visiting historic Dacre. Return via the impressive Dalemain House and grounds. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.20am at Market Cross, Pooley Bridge. Price: Bus Fare required. Grade: Moderate. Length: 12 km, 7.4 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Sunday 3rd
Howtown and Place Fell
Cruise to Howtown. Return via Hallin Hag Wood and Sandwick before climbing to the Knight for an aerial view of Glenridding. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 9.30am at Ullswater Steamer Pier, Glenridding. Price: Boat fare required. Grade: Hard. Length: 12.5km, 7.7 miles, 6.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Dovedale and Deepdale
Compare and contrast the beauty and wildness of the Deepdale and Dovedale valleys. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10am Patterdale Hotel bus stop. Price: Bus fare required. Grade: Moderate. Length: 10 km, 6.3 miles, 4.5 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Red Tarn via Glenridding Beck
Up alongside Glenridding Beck to Red Tarn, returning via the Hole in the Wall, Grisedale and Lanty’s Tarn. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. Start: 10.15am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding. Price: Free. Grade: Hard. Length: 10km, 6.3 miles, 6 hours. Booking essential. Contact: 017684 82414. LDNP event.
Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th
Red Deer Rut at Ullswater Steamers
Howtown followed by an escorted journey with the RSPB into Martindale to witness one of nature’s finest spectacles, the Red Deer Rut. Departure from Glenridding at 10.30 returning at approximately 15.30, £12 non members and £10 members, children £6 & £5 respectively, proceeds to the RSPB. Walk is approximately 15 minutes, a short moderate ascent followed by level terrain. Wear appropriate clothing. For more information, please visit www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
LDNP = Lake District National Park event.
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