LAKE DISTRICT GUIDED WALKS
Our Lake District Guided Walks are aimed at hikers who would like to explore the Lake District fells under our expert guidance without the need for navigation skills and lots of mountain experience. Our hikes range from short 'easy' graded walks, to summiting the highest mountain in England.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Public Walks
Public guided walks run from April to October.
The minimum age for our public group walks is 12 years old with a good level of fitness. Younger children can be booked through a private booking. All Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Public walks cost £50pp.
*These walks require 4 participants to run.
Private Walks
Private walks can be booked year-round, with lots of flexibility on routes and timings. Any of our public hikes can be booked as private, plus any other Lake District summits.
6-11 year olds with a good level of fitness can be included as part of a private group.
You won't find private walks in our booking calendar - get in touch for more information and to book in the best option for your group.
Private walks cost £220 for 1-4 people, plus £25pp for 5+.
WALK GRADING
The below information is general guidance intended to give you a better idea of what each hike entails.
If you have any concerns or queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
EASY
Duration: Around 4-5 hours
Terrain: Simple, mostly well established paths
Distance: Up to 12km
Ascent: Up to 300m
Requirements: Good level of fitness
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​Public 'Easy' Hikes:
HARD
Duration: Around 8 hours
Terrain: Rocky, steep and unstable
Distance: Up to 18km
Ascent: Up to 1000m
Requirements:​ ​High level of fitness, comfortable on technical mountain terrain​​
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​Public 'Hard' Hikes:
Scafell Pike​
MODERATE
Duration: Around 6-7 hours
Terrain: Rocky, steep and challenging in short sections
Distance: Up to 18km
Ascent: Up to 1000m
Requirements:​ Good level of fitness​
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​Public 'Moderate' Hikes:
EXPOSED
Duration: Around 8 hours
Terrain: Rocky, steep and unstable
Distance: Up to 20km
Ascent: Up to 1000m
Requirements:​ ​High level of fitness, comfortable on technical mountain terrain with heights/exposure
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​Public 'Exposed' Hikes:
MODERATE/HARD
Duration: Around 7-8 hours
Terrain: Rocky, steep and challenging in large sections
Distance: Up to 18km
Ascent: Over 1000m
Requirements:​ ​Good level of fitness
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​Public 'Moderate/Hard' Hikes:
WHAT TO BRING
This list is mandatory year round. If you are missing any items please get in touch.
Arriving to a walk without these items may result in you being turned away.
Your guide will be carrying navigation equipment, an emergency communication device, and a full first aid kit.​
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Walking boots (waterproof recommended)
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Clothing suitable for walking (no jeans)
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Rucksack (waterproof liner recommended)
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Waterproof jacket and trousers
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Warm layer, hat and gloves
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Sun hat, sun glasses and sun cream
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Water bottle (minimum 1 litre)
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Food (packed lunch for full day walks, snacks for half day)
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Head torch (charged)
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Any personal medication including Epipens
