

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hello Fit First Hike of 2026 - Coledale Horseshoe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Coledale Horseshoe is a challenging but iconic circular fell walk in the Lake District, England, starting and ending near Braithwaite, taking in several Wainwright fells like Grisedale Pike, Sail, Crag Hill, and Barrow, offering spectacular ridge walking and views but involving steep ascents, descents, and sometimes tricky terrain. It's a popular, strenuous route covering about 11 miles and featuring significant elevation, known as one of the tougher classic Lake District rounds, requiring good fitness and navigation. 

Key Features

Location: North Western Fells of the Lake District, starting at Braithwaite.

Difficulty: Challenging, with steep sections, loose ground, and potential scrambles, requiring walking poles for some.

Length &amp; Time: Around 11 miles (17.7 km), taking 7-9 hours, depending on pace and route variations.

Summits: Includes 6-9 Wainwrights, such as Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head, Sail, Crag Hill, Outerside, and Barrow.

Scenery: Offers fantastic panoramic views of Coledale, Derwentwater, and surrounding fells.

Route: A semi-circular route with various options to extend or shorten it. 

Route Highlights

Starts from Braithwaite, often heading up Grisedale Pike first.

Features impressive ridge walking over Hopegill Head, Crag Hill, and Sail.

Includes sections with steep drops and loose scree, especially around Hopegill Head and Eel Crag.

Returns via Outerside and Barrow to Braithwaite, with a final descent from Barrow. 

Planning Your Walk

Start Point: Braithwaite village (near Keswick) or the Force Crag car park.

Essentials: Good map, compass/GPS, sturdy boots, waterproofs, and sufficient water (3L recommended).

Variations: Can be adapted by adding or omitting peaks like Grasmoor or Coy Pike

Plenty of time to get ready. Its a long walk so you will need to be capable of finishing that distance across 1 day (9-12 hours).

Please mark yourself as going if you want to join. Currently this is a members event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/keswick/hello-fit-first-hike-of-2026-coledale-horseshoe/200029549637518
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029549637518?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=keswick-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Keswick
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Braithwaite - Lakes
- **lat**: 54.601370863
- **long**: -3.18790938658
- **full address**: Braithwaite - Lakes, Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hello Fit Lytham (https://allevents.in/org/hello-fit-lytham/14248869)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Braithwaite - Lakes, Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hello Fit Lytham
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hello Fit First Hike of 2026 - Coledale Horseshoe ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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