Wknd Trip - Lake District, Buttermere - 11 Wainrights

Join us for our annual weekend trip to the Lake District. You won't want to miss the Rannerdale Knotts famous bluebells! You may join on the day of a hike for just that hike if you wish. If have not been on one of our trips before, we do two hikes with a rest day in between and drive home after the second hike.

Putting this up early to gauge interest and will be looking to book accommodation much earlier than I normally do so we can go on the bank holiday weekend. Will likely book it in Jan/Feb. Please send £100 as a deposit to confirm you are coming. I will not book anywhere more than £200 each, hopefully somewhere a lot cheaper. Please note there will be no refunds once the accommodation is booked unless you can find someone to take your place. Also bear in mind you may be required to share a room with others, depending on what is available and the number of people. If you really cannot stand sharing a room with others then you are best finding your own accommodation.

Hike #1 - Saturday - Buttermere - Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Grasmoor, Hopegill Head, Whiteside, Rannerdale Knotts (Optional) - 12mi/19km - 1350m - Strenuous

See event page for details. This hike is roughly the same distance & overall ascent as doing Ben Nevis via the tourist route.

Hike #2 - Monday - Coledale Horshoe - Barrow, Outerside, Sail, Crag Hill, Grisedale Pike - 8.5mi/14km - 1135m - Strenuous

See event page for details.

Warning - Terrain

Lake District can be extremely rocky. The majority of routes will have uneven rough terrain. Please be sure you are confident on walking terrain like this.
Also, correct footwear is essential. Trainers are only acceptable if they are designed for fell running or hiking. Your everyday trainers are not acceptable.

Warning - Scrambling

There is potential for small bits of scrambling in the Lake District due to its rocky terrain.
Scrambling is a lesser version of rock climbing.It does not require helmet or ropes.It is the most strenuous form of hiking. It requires using both your hands and feet.
Please be sure you are comfortable doing this activity.

Warning - Weather
Lake District's weather is unpredictable.. You must be comfortable hiking in cloudy conditions on the terrain mentioned above.
Also be aware of the temperature. Be sure to bring plenty of layers with you, a good rule is to bring more layers than you think you will need. It maybe shorts and t-shirt's temperature at the car park but it could well be sub zero degrees on the tops. When stopped for lunch, if you don't bring enough layers, you are going to get cold!
You should at a minimum, have a suitable base layer (a normal everyday cotton t-shirt is not suitable, it is dangerous!), a mid layer (e.g. a fleece or hoodie) and a coat.