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'.
