About this Event
COLEDALE HORSESHOE - Wainwright Bagging
Join us in Braithwaite to complete the EPIC Coledale Horseshoe and bag TEN Wainwrights along the way.
Meeting at a small carpark just outside Braithwaite we head through Braithwaite and through farmland to begin our ascent on Barrow. From here, we head to Causey Pike and the stunning views across Keswick and over to Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains. Continuing on, we summit a total of TEN Wainwrights (listed below), including the HUGE Grasmoor (highest point) before heading back to Braithwaite for refreshments.
This hike promises remote mountain hiking with fantastic views all around. It's one not to be missed from the Take A Hike calendar.
Wainwrights:
1. Barrow
2. Outerside
3. Causey Pike
4. Scar Crags
5. Sail
6. Crag Hill (Eel Crag)
7. Wandhope
8. Grasmoor
9. Hopegill Head
10. Grasmoor
Although there is no technical terrain, this is a challenging hike in a remote mountainous environment. A good level of fitness is required. Groups are encouraged to stick together and there are no medals for finishing first.
Where:Grisedale Pike Path Car Park, Bratihwaite, CA12 5TL
Parking: As above.
Distance: 12 miles (19km)
Elevation: 3,775ft (1,150m)
Duration: 8-9hrs (approx)
Your guides will be at the official start point for your arrival from 09:00. We aim to all meet at 9:15am for a prompt 9:30am departure.
ESSENTIALS
You MUST have the following in order to take part:
A good pair of walking boots or trail shoes.
(Trainers are not suitable for mountain hiking.)
A waterproof jacket and a warm layer.
(Even when the weather seems good, the mountains can change quickly.)
Drinks to last the day, lunch and snacks.
Filled in our PARQ Form and have it acknowledged by one of our team.
(This is sent separately. Please ask if you are unsure)
All our events are over 18s only.
No dogs allowed (Sorry. We have them too).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grisedale Pike Path Car Park, Braithwaite, Grisedale Pike Path, Keswick, United Kingdom
GBP 27.50 to GBP 32.50
