April Guided Walks
2nd & 3rd April 2017 – Lake District Guided Walks review: We would just like to say what a wonderful guild Ian is, from the start he was patient with the pace that we took, always ready with an interesting fact or an observation and we all thought that our first visit to the Lake…
Read MoreManager’s Note: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year & see you in 2017!
This year has been a year of changes for Ambleside Climbing Wall. Old faces have departed, new faces have arrived (mine included) & since the new team was assembled in June our centre has already seen some exciting developments. Since bringing in the award schemes for our Mini Monkeys, Vertical Ninjas & Team Ambleside two…
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My friend Pauline Lacey organised, with your assistance , a guided walk with Ian up Scafell Pike. Please can you pass on a HUGE THANK YOU to Ian…. he is extremely knowledgeable and professional and made our walk interesting and enjoyable. We liked the puzzles too and very much appreciated the drive across with Ian…
Read MoreScafell Pike in snow – 1st May 2016
Leader: Ian Oldham Guided Walk: Scafell Pike On Saturday, after a long drive round from Ambleside, I led a group of four up Scafell Pike. The snow made it harder work but was worth it for the fantastic scenery. By going up via Mickledore we enjoyed a very quiet ascent beneath Scafell Crag, away from…
Read MoreGuided Walk 14/3/16 Fairfield Horseshoe
Monday was a glorious day on the Hill with Beth and John and we enjoyed a pleasant walk of the Fairfield Horseshoe, The day began by walking low level from Ambleside to Rydal which acted as a good warm up and got the legs going ahead of the steep climb up Nab Scar the severity…
Read MoreScafell Pike, Langdale Pikes and Helvellyn Via Striding Edge Guided Walks
18th-21st April – Walk leader and report: Nathan Hughes Guided Walks: Scafell Pike, Langdale Pikes and Helvellyn Via Striding Edge 3 Guided Walks in 4 days with almost perfect weather the whole time. We kicked off with Scafell Pike with the Heart Family who were doing this on one of their many regular visits to the lake district…
Read MoreFairfield Horseshoe Guided Walk
Our Lake District Guided Walks are back in full swing and we currently have spaces on our Fairfield Horseshoe, one of our most impressive Lake District fell walks on Saturday 30th May. Read more and book online for this and many other Guided Walks.
Read MoreSunday Opening at the Wall
The wall will be open till 9.30pm every Sunday during the winter. Come and enjoy some winter training!
Read MoreScafell Pike Guided Walk – Sunday 29th June
For Sundays walk to Scafell Pike we were treated to a lovely day with pleasant sun and a little wind to keep us cool. Chelsea had her 21st birthday celebration on the summit and we saw a very impressive effort from the youngest member of the team aged just 11. A long but very rewarding day…
Read MoreSummer Guided Walks update
We’ve had a terrific start to the Summer season with our Guided Walks. Dave has been out almost every day last week and has been worn to a fraction of his former self, don’t worry too much he’s not complaining with his new tan! Here’s a little roundup of the Scafell walks, Great Gable and and…
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