Catbells Round. LD weekend 1: Walk 3

Sun 1st Mar 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / Lake District
Local Group
Northumbria
Distance
9ml.
Start Time
08.45
Route
NY260245. First left after petrol station on B5289 coming out of Keswick (heading West)

A flat start along the Cumbria Way, through Portinscale. Up Skelgill bank to Catbells. 9mls, however option to extend Maiden Moor, High Spy & Dale Head, depending on weather & inclination!

General Notes
This is Walk 3 of Lake District Weekend 1 walks (27th Feb, 28th Feb, 1st March). For those staying in Keswick for the weekend please arrange your own accommodation. Denton House YH nearly always has rooms available. Please book your place on this walk with Julie 07388879295 for emergency purposes, GPS route & access to weekend only "Whatsapp group" for communication purposes/photos. Please take own responsibility for mountain terrain. Essential Kit - Personal First Aid Kit/silver blanket, whistle. Waterproof jacket & trousers, hat, gloves & spare layers. Phone, plenty of fluids & food. Recommended - Map, compass, GPS, powerbank & survival shelter
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Cancelled due to heavy rain

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