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Terry Lowe will no longer be taking walks as he has retired from Keswick Rambles. He sends kind regards to all who have walked with him over the past 13 years.

KESWICK RAMBLES

A selection of walks in beautiful Northern Lakeland escorted by the experienced leaders of Keswick Rambles from Easter until late October. All walks start from the Moot Hall in Keswick market square. Walkers for A, B, and C walks meet 10 am. and these walks usually return between 4 and 5 pm. In midsummer, we will include CLASSIC WALKS  on certain days. These  will be displayed in RED.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING TIME FOR ALL CLASSIC WALKS AND SOME 'A' WALKS IS AT THE EARLIER TIME OF  9 am. THESE ARE CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE PROGRAMME.. 
These walks leave earlier as they may be longer and more strenuous and also may involve a late return - check with the Leader of the day. CLASSIC WALKS are £12 and £5

Most A, B and C walks are between 8 and 10 miles unless otherwise stated. Tickets are available on the day. A, B, and C walks are  £10 pounds per adult, £4 pounds per child. A child is a person being between 5 - 16 inclusive. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, the leader is not allowed to act as guardian. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch and plenty liquids. You are advised to carry your own first-aid kit. Leaders will be present whatever the weather and will be pleased to advise on the terrain and nature of the walk.  In the interest of the group as a whole he/she  is empowered to refuse to escort anyone who appears unlikely to be able to complete the walk and has the discretion to change the route/walk according to conditions. Some walks require transport and fares are extra,  please consult the leader.

Please note:-  For health and safety reasons and to make the walk worthwhile, a minimum of 3 adult customers is required for A, B and C walks and a minimum of 4 adult customers for Classic Walks. If less than the minimum number, the leader may opt to cancel - so please have a 'Plan B' in mind.

 GRADES.  
A -
A serious walk, usually going high with steep ascents on rock and grass.
B - A good day's walk with some steep ascents, not over strenuous.
C - Comparatively easy going on mixed ground, suitable for most ages. 

Parking

As you are probably aware, the parking in Keswick is very expensive in the public car parks. There is still some free parking around and about but places are hard to find. The bottom end of Blencathra and Helvellyn streets usually have a few places early on. Further up Blencathra Street a couple of the guest house owners try to bully and intimidate folk who dare to park in the vicinity of their properties. This is quite illegal and totally out of order. If you do park here and are accosted by any of them then have no hesitation in telling them where to go, you won't be the first. 

If you are staying B&B then try to find somewhere away from the town centre that has private parking - you'll find they're a lot quieter and just as cheap, if not cheaper than the congested 'Streets'. 

 

   

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