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Weather: The weather in the Lake District can change quickly, on foot on course on ropes particularly on the fells where clear morning skies can rapidly give way to rain, sleet or even snow on the summits, so be prepared! Changes in weather can dramatically alter the difficulty of a route so please consider this before you set off. Call 0844 846 2444 pedal or paddle, hike or climb, or visit www.lake-district.gov.uk/weatherline to check the forecast. conquer your competitive spirit Practical information: Appropriate clothing can make all the difference. It is important that you are warm, comfortable and dry or just get out there and enjoy when out exploring so make sure you have the appropriate kit and plenty of layers. Want advice from the experts, or the latest gear? the lake district, cumbria Polartec stockists in Ambleside will be happy to help! your next adventure destination Your rucksack should hold everything you need and be carried comfortably. Have extra layers, a hat and gloves, enough food and for more information visit drink, and a first aid kit. A compass, map and the knowledge to use them can prove invaluable. www.golakes.co.uk/adventure supported by Mobile phone reception isn’t always good in the Lake District. Leave details of your route and expected finish time with a buddy. If you are delayed please contact your buddy to let them know. This will prevent mountain rescue, a team of volunteers, being called out unnecessarily. If there is an emergency call 999. Ask for Cumbria Police and give your location; an accurate grid reference is ideal. Fairfield horseshoe Lily tarn and todd crag Scandale and red screes Wansfell pike Probably the most famous of the classic Lake District A chance to savour the Lakeland landscape without a An unexpectedly quiet and attractive route into the hills, The triangle of fells between Ambleside and Troutbeck 'rounds' linking together some fine high-level ridges and major expedition! Just to the west of Ambleside the hills direct from the hustle and bustle of Ambleside. A little less terminates at the diminutive summit of Wansfell Pike, an ascent of Fairfeld itself. Superb views right from the off, form a long shoulder that extends towards the village from challenging yet still a fine mountain summit, Red Screes surrounded by deep valleys and separated from its with the best being saved for Fairfield from where Helvellyn the side of Loughrigg Fell. All of the summits along here sits in a lofty position easily reached from Scandale Pass neighbouring peaks by considerable distance which and most of the Lakeland Fells can be enjoyed. are worth visiting, especially Todd Crag: a prominent, by a brisk ascent to the south east. The summit is marked allows stunning unrestricted views from the summit. flat-topped rocky prow which gives stunning views right the by a cairn from where to enjoy superb panoramic views Grade Strenuousness 4, Navigation 4, Technicality 4 Taking the Stockgyhll Lane approach from Ambleside you way down to Windermere. Tranquil tarns are hidden behind south along the length of Windermere or to Brothers Water Start/Finish Ambleside GR NY375045 can get straight onto its flanks and be on open fell side in knolls and others, such as Lily Tarn, are right by the path, and Ullswater to the north. next to no time. Distance 10.7 miles (17.2km) each one providing a different and interesting view of the Grade Strenuousness 3, Navigation 3, Technicality 4 Time 5-6 hours height gain 1090m surrounding fells and mountains. Grade Strenuousness 3, Navigation 3, Technicality 4 Terrain Fell side lanes, woodland, steep ridges, high Start/Finish Ambleside GR NY375046 Start/Finish Ambleside GR NY376045 mountain ridges and stony summit plateau Grade Strenuousness 2, Navigation 3, Technicality 2 Distance 7.8 miles (12.5km) Distance 6.3 miles (10.2km) Maps OS Landranger 90, OS Outdoor Leisure 5 & 7 Start/Finish Ambleside GR NY374043 Time 5-6 hours height gain 770m Time 4-5 hours height gain 600m Harvey’s Superwalker (1:25 000) Lakeland Central Distance 3.1 miles (5km) Terrain Village roads, lane and fell tracks, mountain Terrain Narrow lanes, steep pitched path, summit rocks, Time 2-3 hours height gain 220m pass and steep fellside, stony summit open fell, rocky bridleways and valley road 1 From the mini-roundabout at the north of Ambleside take the Kirkstone Terrain Park land, narrow lanes, stony footpaths, rocky Maps OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL7, British Maps OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL7, Harvey’s Pass road. After a few metres, turn left and follow the lane past Nook End knolls and bridleways Mountain Maps Lake District (1:40 000) Superwalker (1:25 000) Central Lakeland Farm to Low Sweden Bridge. Cross the bridge and climb the zig-zag path Maps OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL7, Harvey’s 1 From the mini-roundabout at the north end of Ambleside, take the 1 From the centre of Ambleside, take Stockghyll Lane (beside Barclays up the fellside. Take footpath upwards and follow the crest over Low Pike, Superwalker (1:25 000) Lakeland Central, Kirkstone Road up hill for about 100m to road on the left - this is Sweden Bank) as it climbs steeply uphill to the start of a track by the college then High Pike to Dove Crag.