Buttermere- Black Sail Hut Circular

Explore the Lake District's historical bothy’s including Warnscale Bothy with views over Buttermere and Crummock Water. Then down to the beautiful hidden gem Black Sail Hut, one of Britains oldest hostels which started life as a Shepherd’s Bothy sat beneath some of the Lake Districts largest peaks, Pillar and Great Gable. This circular walk will stay below the peaks walking through the dramatic valleys.

Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)
Ascent: 755m

Essential minimum kit

Suitable walking boots/Trail Shoes
Comfortable walking trousers
T-shirt/Base Layer
Long sleeved insulated layer – ie light fleece, primaloft jacket, heavy weight merino wool long sleeved
Waterproof Jacket with Hood
Waterproof trousers
Warm Hat
Gloves
Packed lunch with high calorie snacks
Water bottle
Rucksack
Recommended but not essential

Spare socks and shoes to change after walk
Plasters
Drybag/waterproof bag liner bag for rucksack
Waterproof gloves
Mobile Phone

£35 per person
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