FAIRFIELD HORSESHOE - Iconic Route from Ambleside

Join us in Ambleside to tackle one of the most famous horseshoe routes in Lakeland.

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FAIRFILED HORSESHOE - Iconic Route from Ambleside

Join us in Ambleside to complete possibly the most famous horseshoe route in The Lakes, bagging EIGHT Wainwrights along the way.

We meet at the entrance to the main car park in Ambleside and head to the foot of our main ascent, Nab Scar, above Rydal and Grasmere. From here we have gained much of our height for the day and we go on to 'peak hop' across numerous more Wainwrights (listed below), with Fairfiled as our highest point.

This route gives us breathtaking views across Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Rydal Water, plus much more of the Lakes at various points throughout the hike.

Wainwrights:
1. Nab Scar
2. Heron Pike
3. Great Rigg
4. Fairfield
5. Hart Crag
6. Dove Crag
7. High Pike
8. Low Pike

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: Rydal Road Car Park entrance.
Parking: As above.
Distance: 11 miles (18km)
Elevation: 3,000ft (915m)
Duration: 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).

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