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Sunday 28th April 2024

Walk A

Blencathra via Sharp Edge (with Alternative)

9 Miles Grade 1scr

Leader: Pete Rutland

Start: Rosehill 8.50am - Sands 9.00am

We will get the bus to drop us off somewhere near Scales. We walk up the road and go up Mousthwaite Comb. Its then a long flatfish stretch to Brunt Knott and what is the start of Sharp Edge. Those not wishing to partake in the death defying scramble can take the path via Scales Tarn and up to Hallsfell Top. Those that survive Sharp Edge can meet up with the rest of the group on the Summit.

Sharp Edge is not to be taken lightly. There is a good bit of exposure but with care most would be fine. That is, there is the very tricky bit that the MRT refer to as the Usual Place. That is because its the usual place people come a cropper. Everyone undertakes this at their own risk. We may not do it if it’s raining. We may not do it if its windy. We will not do it if its raining and windy. Its a great experience but please be aware there is some risk, with care and safety all will be well.

Once we have regrouped and had lunch we will head down over Blease Fell and the Blencathra Centre. We take the paths that will get us to the Keswick Railway Walk and into Keswick. Last time we did this we were back in time to sample Keswicks Cafes before departure but that is not a given. Remember Sharp Edge is not obligatory but I will be doing it so you will have to negotiate the stretch from Scales Tarn to the summit. This is easy and you can see the route which is on good paths.

Be there or be Square.

Pete. 07534358550.

Sunday 28th April 2024

Coach Walk

Keswick

Start: Rosehill 8.50am - Sands 9.00am

Walk A

Blencathra via Sharp Edge (With Alternative)

9 Miles Grade 1scr

Leader: Pete Rutland

Walk B

Threlkeld to Keswick

8 Miles Grade 3

Leader: Ian Rowley

Walk C

Threlkeld - Keswick Rail Trail

6 Miles Grade 4

Leader: Stephen Parker

Sunday 28th April 2024

Walk B

Threlkeld to Keswick

8 Miles Grade 3

Leader: Ian Rowley

Start: Rosehill 8.50am - Sands 9.00am

Threlkeld to Keswick 8 miles grade 3

An easy linear ramble with one short uphill section. From Threlkeld we'll follow a section of the disused railway line as far as Threlkeld Bridge then take a quiet lane heading for Tewett Tarn. From here we make a gentle climb to the top of Low Rigg descending to St John's church . After a lunch stop we take a series of quiet lanes and field paths descending into Keswick

Ian

Sunday 28th April 2024

Walk C

Threlkeld - Keswick Rail Trail

6 Miles Grade 4

Leader: Stephen Parker

Start: Rosehill 8.50am - Sands 9.00am

We will leave the coach at Threlkeld and walk the paved path along the old railway line all the way back to Keswick.

This walk will be done at a leisurley pace and there are no stiles, no mud, and no livestock on this walk and not much more to say about this scenic walk along the old railway line to Keswick.

Stephen