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  • Southern Lake District fells

    Scafell Pike (from Borrowdale)

    Tailored day from £150


  • Nicola guided us very well, she had great local knowledge, and was marvelous when one of our team hurt their ankle and we had to make our way down slowly in very windy/rainy conditions, always felt she was in total control

    Simon RavenhillScafell Pike Jun 2023


  • Eastern Fells, from Glenridding

    Helvellyn via Swirral edge

    Tailored day from £150


  • Great hike up Hellvelyn. Good guides - patient and helpful.

    Jools GodfreyHelvellyn via Swirral Sep 23

    Nic was a fantastic guide in beautiful countryside. She showed us routes that were off the beaten track and kept us entertained throughout. Many thanks, loved it!

    Catherine GreenallHelvellyn (tailored day) Jun 22


  • Eastern Fells, Ullswater/Martindale

    Red Deer hikes

    Tailored day from £150


  • Had a 2 day group guided deer rutting experience which was well organised. Ferry crossing, packed breakfast or lunch and experienced guide who knew where to take us for the best chance of seeing and heating the deer. Great value for a lifetime memory. Would recommend!

    Di DuckworthMartindale (Deer Rutting)

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Some of our popular walks & hikes

Expertly guided and tailored for you

Half day also available

Red Deer walks

Distance14km
Assent600m
Duration6hrs

Observe the famous Martindale Red Deer Rutting season. The bellows of the Red Deer Stags echo around the valleys to the east of Ullswater, Boredale, Martindale, Bannerdale and Fusedale. Dawn and dusk they are in full voice and throughout the daytime in the height of rutting season. The stags can be heard and seen from early October to mid November.

Eastern fells, Ullswater
Half day also available

The Langdale Pikes

Distance16km
Ascent950m
Duration7hrs

Heading up Mickleden, ascending Stake Pass and onto Pike of Stickle & onto Harrison Stickle - the iconic Langdale Pikes are seen from across the South Lakes. 15km & 950m ascent.

Langdale, Lake District
England's favorite mountain

Helvellyn via Swirral Edge - A taste of the Edges

Distance12km
Ascent950m
Duration6hrs

Helvellyn ascending via Swirral, the easiest of the 2 edges. Englands 3rd highest mountain gives 360' panoramic views on a clear day. 12km & 950m ascent.

Eastern Fells, Ullswater
England's Highest

Scafell Pike

Distance14km
Ascent1110m
Duration6-7hrs

A fantastic 'tour de force' over England's highest summit, Scafell Pike via Styhead Tarn and the Corridor Route, returning via Esk Hause (other routes available depending on group needs)

Southern fells
Half day wonderfulness

Angle Tarn Pikes Half Day Hike

Distance13km
Ascent750m
Duration5hrs

For a 360' Panoramic view of The Lake District Mountains, this is the ideal quick ascent and descent to complete on a half day hike from Patterdale, and reach a summit.

Eastern Fells, Ullswater
Yes a Roman road @ 800m

High Street & Kidsty Pike

Distance17km
Ascent110m
Duration7hrs

Head up onto the High Street Roman Road for glorious views down into Haweswater with glimspes of Red Deer below in the valley of Riggindale. Bag 3 Wainwrights in the day!

Eastern Fells, Hartsop, Ullswater

    Courses

    Expert teaching in the Lakes

    Navigation courses as part of the National Navigation Award Scheme, (NNAS)

    Instruction by leading course provider Nicky Merrett.

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    NNAS accredited

    Navigation courses

    Beginner to advanced, courses run throughout the year.

    Next scheduled courses:
    Bronze course 16/17 Mar 24
    Silver course 13/14 Apr 24
    Gold course 07/08 May 24

    & walking with poles

    Hiking with poles

    Learn efficient movement with poles in the fells, our courses are run on a bespoke basis, tailored to your needs

    ABOUT US

    Knowledgeable, friendly, here for you

    Your days in the fells will be tailored to you and your friends. All our walking days are guided by our superb team of qualified Mountain Leaders who are a fountain of knowledge about the Lake District valleys & fells

    When booking with us, we discuss which route(s) would be best for you based on your group's fitness levels & previous experience in the outdoors.

    Experienced & Qualified team

    All guides are Qualified Mountain Leaders, fully insured

    About you not us

    It's your adventure and we will listen to your needs so you get the most out of your days

    10 years +

    Guided hundreds of groups and taught 50+ courses

    True passion

    We will share our passion for the Lake District with you (and a few stories)


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