December
8:00am start with 16:30 (4:30pm) return
10.1 miles / 16.25 km with 2221 ft / 680 m Total Ascent
Leaving Ings we head up to Dubbs Road passing Dubbs reservoir (replete with rainbow and brown trout and a natural habitat for crayfish and even adders) before taking a steep climb to the bobbly summits of Sour Howes. Alfred Wainwright stated “There is little about Sour Howes to attract walkers and nothing to justify a detour”. A little harsh maybe so best to appreciate the fine views which Wainwright claimed ‘arrest the attention’ before moving on sharpish. We traverse the ridge and head up to the summit of Sallows before turning back and descending via the Garburn Road to Limefitt. Passing through Troutbeck we take Robin Lane towards Skelgyll Wood before dropping down into Ambleside to meet the coach.
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8 miles / 13 km with 900 ft / 275 m Total Ascent
We first head eastwards across fields to Colthouse and then start a gentle climb over a bridle way to Claife Heights. Heading north we reach the summit of Latterbarrow, a possible lunch stop. This hill on the side of Windermere affords wonderful views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. We leave Latterbarrow and head north east to the lake shore via the village of High Wray. Heading north wards along the lake shore we reach Wray Castle and then head back to Hawkshead via Blelham Tarn and Out gate.
There should be time to explore Hawkshead and have a look round the shops and possibly enjoy some liquid refreshment.
There should be time to explore Hawkshead and have a look round the shops and possibly enjoy some liquid refreshment.
6.5 miles / 10.5 km with 300 ft / 100 m Total Ascent
We start the walk from Ambleside and pass through Rothay Park to reach the footbridge over the River Rothay. Heading north west we join a minor road which runs alongside the river all the way to Pelters Bridge. From here its a short climb to Rydal Water, where we may have lunch and enjoy the lovely views all around us.
We then retrace our steps to Pelters Bridge, where we cross the A591, and another short climb to Rydal Hall. From here we continue down through the Hall grounds to Scandale Bridge to rejoin the road back to Ambleside.