Ullswater Walking Weekend
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Our Ullswater walking weekend features two stunning Lake District guided walks. On Saturday it’s a Wainwright classic, Fairfield, on a route favoured by A.Wainwright, taking in Cofa Pike and St Sunday Crag. Followed on Sunday with a guided walk on Place Fell which offers scenic views throughout and a fine viewpoint on the summit of Place Fell, then continuing into Glenridding via a rewarding trail running alongside the lake of Ullswater.
Highlights
- 2 days of fully guided mountain walks
- Views from Fairfield summit
- St Sunday Crag topography
- Breath-taking mountain scenery
- Walking several Wainwright summits
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Accommodation for this tour is not included. For accommodation information and all essential tour information please click on the ‘Trip Notes’ tab.
Additional information
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Saturday – Walk Day
Grade 4 – Fairfield & St Sunday Crag 8.5 miles (13.6km), with 3116 ft (950m) of ascent
In the evening, an optional social evening is planned in Glenridding, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together.
Sunday - Walk Day & Departure Day
Grade 3 – Place Fell & Ullswater Lakeshore 8.9 miles (14.3km), with 2230 ft (680m) of ascent
The walking weekend will finish in Glenridding between 3-4pm.
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:
YHA Patterdale Group accommodation offering bunkroom and camping facilities. We can arrange complimentary transport to and from the walking meeting point.
Booking.com search for accommodation in Glenridding, Paterdale, Ullswater, in Cumbria.
We recommend booking accommodation in, or near to, Glenridding or Patterdale for easy reach to the meeting point for both the walks and social evenings.
Food & Drink
For the walk(s) please bring with you a packed lunch and refreshments. Occasionally on some guided walks (Grade 1 to 2 walks) we may pass a country inn or tea room where if we have time we can call in, however having a packed lunch with you gives the group the freedom to have lunch wherever we are on the walking route.
On Saturday evening, an optional social evening in Glenridding is organised by Country Adventures, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together.
Transport
For guided walking tours that require transport from the meeting point to the start of the walk, we use a minibus or where necessary local transport. There is no extra charge for this, it is included in the tour price.
Fitness Levels
Our walks 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 with exceptional views but it is important to state that for everyone’s walking enjoyment walking does require a minimum level of fitness and stamina. Hill / Mountain walking 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.
- Walking poles (if you use them).
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
Walking Days – 9.30am Please meet outside Ullswater Information Centre for the start of the walks
Address: Ullswater Information Centre, Beckside Car Park, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0PD