Scafell Pike at 3210ft/978m is the highest mountain in England and on this walk we climb to the summit via the beautiful Grains Ghyll path, Esk Hause and the mountains long North Eastern flank. Traversing the imposing Great End, Ill Crag and Broad Crag this route to the summit was described by Alfred Wainwright as the mountain’s finest.

Of the many routes to approach Scafell Pike, this, from Borrowdale via Esk Hause, is the finest. The transition from the quiet beauty of the valley pastures and woods to the rugged wilderness of the mountain-top is complete, but comes gradually as height is gained and after passing through varied scenery, both nearby and distant, that sustains interest throughout the long march.

Alfred Wainwright

After enjoying Scafell Pikes far reaching views we descend via the wild and stunning Corridor Route, traversing below towering buttresses and wild mountain architecture to Styhead Tarn. From Styhead tarn we continue down past the beautiful Taylor Ghyll Force and Stockley Bridge (an ancient pack horse bridge) to our starting point.

 In poor visibility both the ascent and descent of Scafell Pike can be navigationally challenging but your qualified Mountain Leader will ensure you stay on the right path. The terrain includes mountain paths, rough rocky ground, short scrambles, exposed sections and stoney summit plateaus.

Great Gable is a majestic mountain and a must-do ascent for every dedicated mountain walker. During this walk we will get a true flavour of this characterful mountain. Starting from Seathwaite we ascend to Sty Head Tarn via Stockley Bridge (an ancient pack horse bridge) and the beautiful Taylor Ghyll Force.  From Styhead tarn we continue along Great Gable’s imposing South Traverse, with its dark mountain buttresses, wild ghylls, rocky towers and weathered rock formations. Named features, such as Kern Knotts, Great Hell Gate, Napes Needle and the Sphinx , draw mountaineers in and last long in the memory. After the South Traverse a simple climb through stony screes leads to the summit cairn and far reaching views.

Great Gable’s summit is held in special respect by the older generation of fellwalkers, because here, set in the rocks that bear the top cairn, is the bronze War Memorial tablet of the Fell and Rock Climbing Club, dedicated in 1924, and ever since the inspiring scene of an annual Remembrance Service held in November.

Alfred Wainwright

Our descent via the infamous Windy Gap and Green Gable provides more stunning views before we return home via Base Brown, Gillercomb and the imposing waterfalls of Sour Milk Ghyll.

During this walk we will escape the more frequented “tourist” routes and enjoy some of The Lake Districts best mountain architecture.

The terrain includes exposed mountain paths, rough rocky ground, lose scree, short scrambles and stony summit plateaus.

Helvellyn, voted Britain’s most popular mountain, is one of the Lake District’s most famous peaks and completing the round of Striding Edge and Swirral Edge is one of the Lake District’s great adventures. Striding Edge and Swirral Edge are two superb arêtes, both of which provide exposed but easy scrambling.

‘Striding Edge is the finest there is in Lakeland, for walkers – it’s traverse is always an exhilarating adventure in fair weather or foul, and it can be made easy or difficult according to choice’

Alfred Wainwright

From Glenridding we make our way, via the beautiful Lanty’s Tarn, up Birkhouse Moor with its wonderful views over Ullswater and towards craggy Striding Edge and the Helvellyn massif. From Birkhouse Moor we follow the sharp and airy Striding Edge to the summit of Helvellyn, with its unbeatable and far reaching views. We descend via Swirral Edge visiting the summit of Catstycam before continuing to the valley below.

‘If Catstycam stood alone, remote from its fellows, it would be one of the finest peaks in Lakeland. It has nearly, but noy quite, the perfect mountain form, with true simplicity in its soaring lines, and a small pointed top, a real summit, that falls away steeply on all sides.’

Alfred Wainwright

If you have a good head for heights then this is a “must-do” route.

The terrain includes exposed mountain paths, rough rocky ground, lose scree, short scrambles and stony summit plateaus.

Towering above Keswick, Skiddaw is the Lake District’s forth highest mountain. The normal ascent begins from Keswick but we escape the crowds and tackle the mountain by its more interesting and scenic north western flank.

‘Ask a Barkbeth sheep what the north-west ridge of Skiddaw is like and it will reply without hesitation ‘C’est magnifique’ (if it is French, which is unlikely).

Alfred Wainwright

Starting from High Side (near Bassenthwaite village) we ascend the long and scenic NW ridge traversing Ullock Pike, Long Side and Carl Side before reaching the summit of Skiddaw. As we ascend we begin with wonderful views over Bassenthwaite which expand out towards the Solway Coast before capturing Borrowdale, Derwent Water and the higher majestic fells. From the summit of Skiddaw we return to the valley via Bakestall, the Cumbrian Way and views of the Northern .

This is a quieter route which provides a scenic ridge walk. The terrain includes mountain paths, rough rocky ground and stony summit plateaus.

The Kentmere Round or Kentmere Horseshoe is almost 13 miles long and one of the most remote walks in the Lake District. Climbing from the hamlet of Kentmere the skyline is reached by Garburn Pass before we traverse the long and magnificent ridge, summiting Yoke, Ill Bell and Froswick to rocky Thornthwaite Crag with its 14ft high beacon and commanding views. Our return is by an equally magnificent ridge, traversing Harter Fell, Kentmere Pike and Shipman Knotts, which provide fine views of Small Water, Haweswater and Kentmere Reservoir.

This is a quieter route which provides scenic ridge walking. Good navigational skills are required but your qualified Mountain Leader will ensure you stay on the right paths, highlight points of interest, answer your questions and ensure you have a safe and enjoyable day.

The terrain includes mountain paths, rough rocky ground and stony summit plateaus.