Free Guided Walks
Lake District National Park Volunteer led eventsUllswater Outdoor Festival 2010
Saturday 25th September to Sunday 3rd October
25 September 2010
One Tarn and Two Waters
Volunteer led guided walk - Hard 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. 10:20am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding NY38616913 km, 8 miles, 6.5 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Bus fare requiredBooking essential please ring 017684 82414Pikeawassa and High Street
Volunteer led guided walk - Strenuous Cruise to Howtown, then ascend Pikeawassa and Wether Hill, returning via the old Roman Road to Pooley Bridge. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 9:30am at Pooley Bridge Market Cross NY47124515 km, 9.4 miles, 6.5 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Boat fare required - £1 per personBooking essential please ring 017684 82414Map and Compass Skills for Women
Special Interest - Moderate A practical day outdoors for women to learn basic navigation skills using map and compass. Equipment provided. Ages 12+ with parent or guardian. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:00am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding NY3861698.1 km, 5 miles, 6 hours approx Please bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Adult £5, child £3Booking essential please ring 017684 82414Askham and Lowther Park
Volunteer led guided walk - Moderate This leisurely circular walk will provide fine views of Lowther Park, Castle and the River Lowther. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:30am at Askham bus shelter NY5132378 km, 5 miles, 4.5 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment FreeBooking essential please ring 017684 82414
26 September 2010
Arthur's Pike via Heughscar Hill
Volunteer led guided walk - Hard Walk to the summit of Arthur's Pike via Heughscar Hill. Descend to Howtown to return by steamer. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:00am at Market Cross, Pooley Bridge NY47124511.2 km, 6.9 miles, 6 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Boat fare required - £1 per personBooking essential please ring 017684 82414Kirkstone Descent
Volunteer led guided walk - Moderate Take the bus to Kirkstone Pass Inn. Descend into the valley passing a 'tragic' water and a gem of 17th century lakeland. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:00am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding NY38616914 km, 8.8 miles, 6 hours approx Suitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Bus fare requiredBooking essential please ring 017684 82414Greenside and Keppel Cove
Volunteer led guided walk - Hard A tour above ground of the extensive remains of Greenside mining activities, set amongst stunning mountain scenery. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:15am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding NY38616912 km, 7.4 miles, 6 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment FreeBooking essential please ring 017684 82414
27 September 2010
Moor Divock and the Lowther Valley
Volunteer led guided walk - Moderate Walk up to the cairn circles and standing stones on High Street then through to Askham returning via Heughscar Hill. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:00am at Pooley Bridge Market Cross NY47124514.5 km, 9.1 miles, 6 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment FreeBooking essential please ring 017684 82414Grisedale and its Tarns
Volunteer led guided walk - Hard We go up to Lanty's Tarn and along the valley to visit Grisedale Tarn and the Brothers' Parting Stone. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:15am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding NY38616914.5 km, 9.1 miles, 6 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment FreeBooking essential please ring 017684 82414
28 September 2010
Ullswater Overview
Volunteer led guided walk - Moderate 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. 10:10am at Aira Force, NT car park NY40120113 km, 8 miles, 6 hours approx Suitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Bus fare requiredBooking essential please ring 017684 82414Explore Fusedale Valley
Volunteer led guided walk - Hard 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. 9:30am at Ullswater Steamer Pier, Glenridding NY39016911.3 km, 7.1 miles, 6.5 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Boat fare required - £2 per personBooking essential please ring 017684 82414
29 September 2010
Steamer, Dale and Fell
Volunteer led guided walk - Hard 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. 9:30am at Ullswater Steamer Pier, Glenridding NY39016911.3 km, 7.1 miles, 6 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentPlease bring a packed lunchWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment Boat fare required - £1 per personBooking essential please ring 017684 82414Mines and Mountains
Volunteer led guided walk - Moderate Spend the morning learning about Greenside Mine before traversing the dramatic Glenridding valley. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival. 10:15am at Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding NY3861697 km, 4.3 miles, 2.5 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment FreeBooking essential please ring 017684 82414A Trip to Silver Bay
Volunteer led guided walk - Moderate Find a cave on the upper path to the secluded and calm Silver Bay on Ullswater. Part of the Ullswater Outdoor Festival 2:00pm at Patterdale Hotel bus stop NY3961595.5 km, 3.4 miles, 3 hours approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with a hearing impairmentWalking boots are essentialPlease bring walking equipment FreeBooking essential please ring 017684 82414The Magic of Lakeland
Special Interest Learn more about the Lake District through an entertaining one hour audio-visual presentation. 8:00pm at Parkin Memorial Hall, Pooley Bridge NY4732451 hour approx Well behaved dogs on leads welcomeSuitable for those with limited mobilitySuitable for those with a hearing impairmentSuitable for those with a visual impairmentSuitable for wheelchair users Free, donations welcomeJust turn up
More Walks......30th September to 3rd October (click here)