7th July Beginners navigation and gentle walk.

Sunday 7th July - Loweswater Circular - beginners' navigation and gentle walk

This walk will take us beside the beautiful Loweswater. The route will be mostly flat, and mostly on good paths or tracks, and will be around 7km. You don't need to feel hill fit for this walk, but you do need to be able to walk outdoors for around 4 hours. We will go at a fairly relaxed pace, and will teach some navigation skills for anyone new to using a map

These days are specifically for women living in West Cumbria. We'll go on a different walk each month, have a lovely time outdoors, and build up our hill skills, looking at areas such as map reading, choosing routes, and safety on the hills. The days will be supportive and fun, and it really doesn't matter if you are a total beginner! We'll go at a pace to suit the group, and each month will be a little different.

Timings: 10.00am - 3pm

Meeting point: Morrisons, Whitehaven for minibus pick up, or at the start of the walk.

You will need:

lunch and a drink

comfortable clothes suitable for the outdoors

warm layers

walking boots (or let us know if you need to borrow boots)

waterproof jacket, and waterproof trousers if you have any

small rucksack (we have some available to borrow)

walking poles optional

notebook and pencil if you want to take notes during the morning

a map if you have one

Safety

Our Statement of Provision:

Your instructors will be professionally qualified and suitably experienced, and hold their own public liability insurance. They will maintain high standards of participant care and safety, but the nature of hillwalking means that risk can be managed and minimised but not eliminated. Your instructors may vary the course location and itinerary for safety reasons, most likely due to weather conditions.

Your statement of participation:

You, as the participant, understand that hillwalking can involve an element of risk of injury or death. You agree to take responsibility for your own actions and will observe the safety instructions and guidance given by your instructor. All bookings are made on the basis that participants will observe the safety instructions given by the instructor. Participants must agree to share any relevant information that will help the instructor to look after everyone’s safety, and must agree to follow safety advice during the activity.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Morrisons, Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, United Kingdom