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Lake District Wainwright Bagging Holiday - the Far Eastern Fells Lake District Wainwright Bagging Holiday - The Far Eastern Fells Tour Style: Challenge Walks Destinations: Lake District & England Trip code: DBWBF Trip Walking Grade: 6 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Wainwright bagging, perfect when you want to release your inner explorer! Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guides have provided the inspiration for many a fell walker, with over two million copies of the books selling since their publication. There are 214 fells described within his books and this holiday takes in all 36 of the fells he enthuses about in his Far Eastern Fells pictorial guide, in one fabulous, challenging holiday. The Far Eastern Fells make up the beautiful and often remote section of fells from the eastern shores of Ullswater, around Haweswater and south to the Kentmere valley. In an energetic week of serious hiking it’s possible to do the lot. We criss-cross the mountains with a few out-and-back extensions here and there to make sure we bag every one. Some very tough days amongst some of Cumbria’s finest fells. HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Follow in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright exploring some of his favourite fells • Bag all 36 of the summits in his Far Eastern Fells Pictorial Guide in one week • Enjoy challenging walking with wonderful views and a great sense of achievement www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 • Let an experienced walking leader bring classic routes often in remote offbeat areas to life • Enjoy magnificent Lake District scenery • Stay in a beautiful country house where you can relax and share stories of your day in the evenings TRIP SUITABILITY This trip is graded walking Activity Level 6. We explore the Far Eastern Fells with long distance walks covering vast amounts of ground. This holiday is designed for experienced long walkers who have good fitness and able to maintain a good pace. ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Above Kirkstone Pass Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km) Ascent: 2,300 feet (700m) A gentle introduction to the week with an ascent from Kirkstone Pass to reach Cauldale Moor and Hartsop Dodd for some great views into Patterdale. We then retrace our steps for a long descent down the secluded valley of Woundale to reach Wansfell before finishing the day in Troutbeck village. Day 3: Troutbeck And Kentmere Distance: 10 miles (16km) Ascent: 3,100 feet (940m) The day starts from Troutbeck Church with a steep ascent to the first tops of the day, Sour Howes and Sallows. We then join a section of the Kentmere Round Walk and visit Yoke, Ill Bell and Froswick in quick succession before returning to the Troutbeck Valley to visit our last peak of the day, Troutbeck Tongue, before we then finish in Troutbeck village. Day 4: Longsleddale To Kentmere Distance: 12 miles (19km) Ascent: 3,500 feet (1,060m) An early start and a fairly long drive is required to get to the start point today in the hamlet of Sadgill in remote Longsleddale. A steep ascent takes us to Grey Crag, and then we visit Tarn Crag , Selside and Branstree on the East side of the valley. We then cross the top of the Gatesgarth Pass to take in Harter Fell, Kentmere Pike and Shipman Knotts before finishing at Kentmere. Day 5: Hartsop To High Street Distance: 10.5 miles (17km) Ascent: 3,000 feet (900m) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Today sees us visit the highest top in the Far Eastern Fells, High Street, as well as 7 other Wainwrights. We start in the pretty hamlet of Hartsop before a steep ascent to Gray Crag and then a ridge walk to Thornthwaite Crag with it’s chimney-like cairn that can be seen from miles away. We then visit Mardale Ill Bell, High Street, Kidsty Pike , Rampsgill Head and The Knott before a bridle-way descent via Hayeswater back into Hartsop. Day 6: Above Ullswater Distance: 12.5 miles (20km) Ascent: 3,600 feet (1,100m) This big day starts on the shores of Ullswater at Martindale Hause. Short ascents are made to Hallin Fell, Beda Fell and Steel Knotts before we ascend steeply onto the long ridge from High Street where we follow sections of a Roman Road. Then a long, gradual descent into Pooley Bridge visits Wether Hill, Loadpot Hill, Bonscale Pike and Arthurs Pike. Day 7: Place Fell And Angle Tarn Distance: 10.5 miles (17km) Ascent: 3,500 feet (1,060m) The final day begins in Patterdale for the remaining 5 Wainwrights. We visit Place Fell, Angle Tarn Pikes, Brock Crags and Rest Dodd. The final top is The Nab where we should see the Martindale Red Deer herd before a return to Boredale Hause and descent back into Patterdale. Hopefully with just enough time remaining for a drink to celebrate on a heck of an achievement with all 36 Far Eastern Fells bagged. Day 8: Departure Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. ACCOMMODATION Derwent Bank Close to Keswick and situated slap bang on the shore of Derwentwater, with the glassy lake on one side and the razor-edged ridges, humpbacked fells and muscular mountains of the Lake District on the other, beautiful Derwent Bank has been entrancing walkers since 1785. Extensive refurbishment and investment have seen this established walkers’ retreat transformed into a beautiful country house hotel perfect for people looking to explore the great outdoors. It’s also perfect for drinking in the views over a glass of something chilled on the terrace. With 41 bedrooms across the main house and garden rooms as well as a rustic ‘pod’ to sleep in, there’s plenty of space, along with a pretty orangery, large lounge and relaxed vibe. The lakeside land encompasses a formal garden, extensive lawns and mature trees. The emphasis is on enjoying the great outdoors and it’s all made super easy with walkers’ facilities from an inspiration point equipped with maps and route ideas to a boot room and drying space – this is the Lakes, after all. With views of Cat Bells and Grizedale Pike, the inspiration for adventure is never far away. Venture out from the house to head to the high peaks such as Scafell Pike, Blencathra and Helvellyn or stick to the lower slopes and lakes; Ullswater, arguably the most beautiful of the Cumbrian lakes, Borrowdale and Buttermere are all within easy reach. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Matchless Country House Accommodation Accommodation Info Need To Know Important Covid-19 Steps We Have Taken For Guest Safety: Please Read Following the relaxation in government guidance on 19 July, we are continuing to take extra steps to keep our guests leaders, and staff safe in our HF country houses. We ask all our guests to respect the measures put in place. The English, Scottish and Welsh governments are not in sync, so measures in our country houses will vary between the nations. With the relaxation of social distancing in England, from 19 July we will be allowing larger groups to dine and relax in the bar together. However, we will still give guests space e.g. we will seat 6 people at a table where pre-pandemic we may have seated 8. We will ensure our public rooms are well ventilated by opening doors and windows wherever possible. If you have any concerns about distancing, please speak to the House Manager. The government recommendation for England is to wear face coverings in crowded areas. You must wear a face covering by law in public areas in hotels in Scotland. This is mandatory in public spaces; however, face coverings will not be required whilst eating and drinking in the restaurant and bar areas or whilst you are outside our houses. In Wales face coverings will remain a legal requirement indoors, with the exception of hospitality premises. As a temporary measure, we will not be servicing rooms during a stay. Extra tea, coffee, milk, and toiletries will be made available on request for all guests. It is recommended that guests bring their own toiletries for the duration of their stay. We will though be increasing the frequency of cleaning in our public areas providing particular attention to frequently touched items including door handles and handrails. Menus for the week will be available in your room on arrival. A self-service breakfast will be served from 7.45am – 9am. Picnic lunches will now be pre-ordered the night before from an order form in the room. Evening meals will be table service. A dinner order form will be available in each room for completion. Dinner is served at either 7.15pm or 7.30pm. Please check at the house for details. The bar will be open. We will be offering a table service but guests can also come to the bar to order (depending on local restrictions). Join our team after dinner on Wednesday evenings for the HF Big Pub Quiz. There will be one other evening of entertainment at the start of the week, which will vary depending on the country house that you are staying at. Our Walk Leaders will also be on hand in the bar or lounge for individual or small group walks talks briefings, which allow guests to talk through the following day’s walk options and ask any questions. All of our swimming pools are open, except for Glen Coe, which will not re-open this year.
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