Sat 25th May 2019
Date
2 Activity Days
Duration
Lake District
Location
Grade 1 Scramble
Grade

Scrambling & Multi Activity Weekend

Enjoy the May bank holiday weekend with our Scrambling & Multi Activity Weekend.

Saturday’s Jack’s Rake grade 1 scrambling route in the Great Langdale Valley is the ideal introduction to scrambling in the Lake District. If you love adventure and like a challenge, this is the day for you.

If Saturday is about traversing the ghyll and keeping out of the water, Sunday is the complete opposite. On Sunday (optional extra) enjoy a session of Gorge Scrambling & Canyoning where we will definitely be in the water, as we traverse Church Beck Ghyll in Coniston. Jumping down waterfalls and sliding into plunge pools is what’s instore today – specialist clothing provided.

Highlights

  • Jack’s Rake grade 1 scramble
  • Good introduction to scrambling in the Lake District
  • Mountain views from the Langdale Pikes
  • Optional Sunday Gorge Scrambling & Canyoning session
INCLUDED
2 days of adventure activities Social Evening
Experienced instructor Tour leader throughout
Transport for the Saturday
NOT INCLUDED
Transport for Sunday
Accommodation & Meals

 

Accommodation for this tour is not included. For accommodation information and all essential tour information please click on the ‘Trip Notes’ tab.

Additional information

Min Age18
1

Saturday – Activity Day

Grade 1 Scramble / Grade 4 Walk – Jack’s Rake 7 miles (11.2km), with 2500 ft (762m) of ascent

Meeting Time: 9.30am in Elterwater village (for complimentary transport to the start). Or alternatively meet at 10am at the start of the scramble in the Great Landale valley if you wish to make your own travel arrangements (please see ‘Meeting Point’ in the Trip Notes section).

The day will finish back at the start and an opportunity to enjoy a drink in the local Lakeland Inn before transport takes the group back to Elterwater.

2

Sunday - Activity Day & Departure Day

Gorge Scrambling & Canyoning Session

A fun adventure activity in Church Beck, Coniston, traversing rocks and boulders, often partially submerged in the water as we ascend the ghyll. A series of waterfalls, boulder slides, and plunge pools adds to the fun.

Gorge Scramble & Canyoning Start & Finish time: 9.30am to 1pm

Essential Info

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included as part of this tour. If you require help with booking accommodation you may find the following links useful:

Elterwater Hostel good quality accommodation within close driving distance to the walk and also suitably located for the Sunday multi activity day.

Booking.com search for accommodation in and around Elterwater, Cumbria.

Alternative accommodation in Ambleside, Grasmere and Coniston will require transport to reach Saturday’s meeting point in Elterwater. Sunday’s activities will be based in Coniston (own transport is required for this day). If you need assistance with transport, please do not hesitate to contact Country Adventures.

Food & Drink

For the activity day(s) please bring with you a packed lunch and refreshments.

Transport

For Saturday’s Jack’s Rake Scramble, complimentary transport from Elterwater village to the start of the scramble is available. Alternatively, you are welcome to make your own travel arrangements to the start of the scramble in the Langdale Valley.

For Sunday, transport to the Gorge Scrambling & Canyoning session in Coniston is not provided.

Fitness Levels

Our walks/ scrambling adventure days are by no means designed to be endurance tests where everyone sets off at a blistering pace. Far from it, it’s about a fine day in the hills in good company enjoying the best of fell walking and scrambling with exceptional views but it is important to state that for everyone’s enjoyment, scrambling does require a minimum level of fitness and stamina. Hill / Mountain scrambling experience is not essential as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness. For the higher level graded walks (i.e. Challenging Grade) it is advisable that you are someone who enjoys regular cardio exercise or have experience of mountain walking and have the stamina/ leg strength in order to be better prepared for longer sections of uphill & downhill walking associated with higher mountain treks.

Walking Grades Explained

Grade 1 (Leisurely) Normally 5-8 miles, may include gentle ascents and descents of up to a total 1100ft of ascent and similar descent over a day’s walk. Easier scenic walking at lower altitudes along paths and tracks.

Grade 2 (Moderate) Normally 6-10 miles on paths and tracks, between 800ft – 1700ft of total ascent and similar descent. Longer walks, on hills and moorland.

Grade 3 (Moderate Mountain) Normally ranging from 6-10 miles, between 1700ft – 2600ft of ascent, similar descent. Longer walks, over higher ground with possibly steeper ups and downs on paths and tracks.

Grade 4 (Challenging) Normally ranging from 8-13 miles, between 1500ft – 3000+ft of ascent, similar descent, over undulating mountain terrain, walking at higher levels with steep ups and downs. Suitable for people with a good level of fitness.

Kit List

What you need to bring with you for the walks

  • Good, comfortable walking boots with a cleated sole and good ankle support are essential.
  • Waterproof jacket and over-trousers.
  • Warm, dry walking clothing. Unsuitable clothing includes Jeans or cotton tracksuit bottoms and cotton t-shirts (cotton is a poor insulating fabric and when wet it takes a long time to dry, which can lead to a rapid loss of body heat as well as being uncomfortable).
  • A number of thin layers are better than one thick/ heavy jumper. We suggest a fleece for extra warmth especially when we stop on the hills for lunch.
  • Hat and gloves (even in summer – any wind chill on the mountain tops will lead to cooler temperatures).
  • Sunglasses, sun cream.
  • Hot or cold drinks (i.e. a minimum of 2 litres of water).
  • Plenty of food and drink for lunch and snacks.
  • A rucksack large enough to carry it all in (20-30 litres), ideally with a waterproof liner.
  • Any medication you need.
  • Thermos flask. We recommend bringing warm drinks with you, as even on sunny days it can occasionally feel cooler, especially on the summits of the higher-level mountain walks.
  • Specialist clothing for Canyoning is provided.

We want you to enjoy your time with Country Adventures and have the best possible adventure experience. Please be aware that if any participants are not properly equipped for the walk (i.e. with walking boots and waterproofs), at the guide’s discretion we reserve the right to not allow them on the walk for reasons of safety for both the individual and the group. If you need clarification any of the equipment requirements, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Tour Schedule & Activity Meeting Times

Please ensure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the meeting point at the required time. The transport for our day walks will leave promptly at the stated time and due to the nature of scheduled tours, we are unable to provide refunds if unfortunately, you miss the departure time.

Meeting Point

Saturday Scramble (complimentary transport) – 9.30am in Elterwater village

Saturday Scramble (own transport) – 10am at Sticklebarn, Great Langdale

Sunday Activity Day – 9.30am in Coniston

Full travel directions for each activity day will be provided with your booking confirmation.

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