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Why not leave your car is our spacious car park and walk from 'The Grange'. Walks on the fells easy, moderate and strenuous and listed in detail following this section. (The undernoted easy to moderate walks can all be completed in 1,2 or 3 hours on a circular basis starting from and ending at 'The Grange'):

CASTLEHEAD VIEWPOINT
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
ST.JOHN'S IN THE VALE
OLD RAILWAY LINE/TEWET TARN
DERWENTWATER SHORE
WALLA CRAG/ASHNESS BRIDGE

Sally and Mark can supply maps, advice and a filled flask for your safety and comfort. Also, on the very rare occasions it rains in the Lakes we can provide drying facilities for your clothing.

Easy+ (leave car at The Grange). OLD RAILWAY LINE/LATRIGG
Keswick and Derwentwater from latriggFollow old railway line in NE direction for one and a half miles before turning towards Lonscale. At junction take path signed Latrigg/Skiddaw and after 1/2 mile branch left through gate. Follow path to top of Latrigg (1100 feet) which boasts fantastic views over Keswick and Derwentwater towards Borrowdale.
Take right off Latrigg and take semi-circular path down to Spooney Green/Fitz Park and Keswick for a well earned cup of tea!
Allow 2 1/4 hours

Moderate (drive time 10 mins) CAUSEY PIKE & SCAR CRAGS
View of NewlandsPark at side of road near Stoneycroft or 300 metres nearer Braithwaite where there is more space. Set off from bridge either hugging a diagonal route up Causey or steeper route up Rowling End. Not difficult but your heart will be beating at a 'fair rate', as you are climbing as soon as you leave the car. Little bit of clambering to reach the top of Causey (may need to use hands if windy) which boasts beautiful views over Keswick towards Skiddaw. Continue for 1 mile in same direction along Scar Crag ridge which is pleasant walking at 2000 feet. Descend in same direction and just before Sail rises in front, turn right (fairly steep at beginning) and follow path/old mine road on left hand side of Stoneycroft Gill back to your car.
A pint at the Swinside Inn to view your conquest may be a good idea!
Allow 3 hours

Strenuous (drive time 1/2 hour) RED PIKE & HAYSTACKS
Buttermere from HaystacksDrive to Buttermere via Honister Pass and park at Gatesgarth Farm (parking fee). Walk through farm and walk for 1/2 hour to literally the other end of Buttermere looking for a steep path which will take you up via Bleaberry Tarn to Red Pike.
This path will take you from almost sea level to 2500 feet without any real relief from gradient. Your walk after enjoying views and taking a rest on Red Pike doubles back walking parallel with Buttermere on a ridge over High Stile and High Crag before descending very steeply to Seat.
Drop off Seat and climb Wainwright's favourite top Haystacks. After experiencing this memorable fell-top I would recommend that you retrace your steps and descend by Scarth Gap to the end of Buttermere and Gatesgarth Farm. Drive to Buttermere for refreshment at 'The Bridge' and return to The Grange via Newlands Valley.
Allow 5 hours


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