Wansfell Pike

Date: 18/09/2020
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Wansfell Pike

Wansfell Pike is one of Adventure Peaks’ shorter Lake District Guided Walks and its proximity to the shop makes it an ideal spot for an afternoon ramble. Although Wansfell is lower than most of our other walks, it boasts spectacular views over Windermere and the Troutbeck valley. It is slightly higher than its neighbour; Loughrigg, and is home to Stock Ghyll Force, the beautifully impressive river and waterfalls that run through Ambleside.

We begin the Guided Walk from the Adventure Peaks shop and walk up Stock Ghyll, taking in the stunning waterfalls along the way. As we cross the river and come through the forest we make our way up to Wansfell Pike. The view over Windermere is breathtaking. On our return to Ambleside we cross more waterfalls, disused quarries and the graceful Skelgill Wood and Stencher Beck.

Guided Walk Overview

  • Height: 482m / 1,581ft
  • Distance: 8.8km / 5.46 Miles
  • Time: 4 Hours
  • Grade: Easy

Equipment Needed

  • Walking Boots
  • Waterproof Jacket and trousers
  • Rucksack
  • Warm tops
  • Spare clothing
  • Hat & Gloves
  • Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
  • Packed lunch
  • Water bottle/Thermos Flask
  • Torch and whistle

A 15% discount is available on all equipment and clothing from the Adventure Peaks store. This is valid from the time of booking to the date of the walk.

Wainwrights Included

Wansfell, 482m

Total ascent/descent

800m/2,624ft

Where to Meet

10.00am @ Adventure Peaks, 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DB. You should have your rucksack packed ready to depart including a drink and some food.

The day will finish between 1.30-2pm.

If you are not there within 20 minutes of the departure time (10am) the group will begin their walk.

Previous Experience

You should have a good level of fitness and be comfortable walking for 4 hours per day with around 300m (900ft) of ascent.

Books & Maps

Ordnance Survey OL 5 covers The Southern area of the Lake District and OL7 covers the Northern area at a scale of 1:25,000. The BMC produce a Lake District map at a scale of 1:40,000, which are waterproof and tear resistant, specially designed for walkers and climbers.

Age limit

The Minimum Age for our walks is 8 years of age, but this depends on a child’s experience and ability. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult unless previously agreed with Adventure Peaks, and as we are AALA registered, written permission must be provided by a parent/guardian, for each participant under 18.

Participation Statement

Adventure Peaks recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

As our guides and leaders will be responsible for your wellbeing, we require each walker to complete our medical and experience form and return it to Adventure Peaks or your guide at the start of the walk. You may download a copy here.

Cost of Guided Walks

Our Lake District Guided Walks cost £40 per person and we require a minimum of 3 people to guarantee a Lake District Guided Walk can operate. Please do not book your travel or accommodation until we have contacted you.


Bookings

Bookings for this walk are now closed. For late bookings, please call 015394 33794 option 1 to see if places are still available.