My first Keswick Rambles Guided walk of the new season. We had a delightful day walking the western Lake District Fells with glorious views across to the coast and into the heart of the Lake District.
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| scrambling to the top of Hobcarton Crag |
The 77 Stagecoach bus (Honister Rambler) gives super access so that we could be dropped off a mile beyond the Whinlatter Visitor Centre in a perfect place to begin our walk. A grassy trail through the trees above Hobcarton Beck was followed by a steady grassy climb onto Ladyside Pike - otherwise known as Lady's Seat to match Lord'Seat on the opposite side of Whinlatter. Along the ridge and a short scramble later brought us to the top of Hopegill Head (Hobcarton Crag) and lunch. After meeting no one all morning the Hobcarton Cafe - bring your own food - was busy with at least a dozen others enjoying this lovely view point for their lunch.
After strolling the long ridge along to Grisedale Pike we descended the grassy ridge to Hobcarton End completing our circuit of Hobcarton Gill. After tea and cake at the Whinlatter Visitor Centre it was a pleasant walk down through the woods to catch the bus back to Keswick from Braithwaite.
This walk is on offer again during the Keswick Mountain Festival in May and can be booked on
http://www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk/
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