Fairfield Horseshoe Public Guided Walk

Duration: Around 6-7 hours Distance: 18.7km / 11.6 miles Total Ascent: 1,066m / 3,500ft Wainwrights: Low Pike (508m), High Pike (656m), Dove Crag (792m), Hart Crag (822m), Fairfield (873m), Great Rigg (766m), Heron Pike (766m) & Nab Scar (612m) Meeting Point: Ambleside Climbing Wall (101 Lake Road, Ambleside) Fairfield is one of the most impressive Lake District fell walks, and for lovers of high level circuits, this is a sure fire ‘classic’. The Fairfield Horseshoe is a stunning sight that towers high above Ambleside, leaving the shoppers and café goers looking up in awe. The Fairfield Horseshoe is host to eight Wainwright summits. The walk along the ridge is challenging but thoroughly rewarding; with stunning views of tarns, streams and roaming fells all day long. “No group of fells in the Lake District exhibit a more striking contrast in appearance when surveyed from opposite sides than this lofty Fairfield group” “On the north side the Fairfield Range is magnificent: here are dark precipices, long fans of scree, abrupt crags, desolate combes and deep valleys: a tangle of rough country, small in extent but full of interest, and well worth exploration.” - Alfred Wainwright WHAT TO BRING - Walking boots (waterproof recommended) - Clothing suitable for walking (no jeans) - Rucksack (waterproof liner recommended) - Waterproof jacket and trousers - Warm layer, hat and gloves - Sun hat, sun glasses and sun cream - Water bottle (minimum 1 litre) - Packed lunch - Head torch (charged) - Any personal medication including Epipens 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. THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 4 PARTICIPANTS TO RUN. Participants must be 12 years or older with a good level of fitness. For younger participants, smaller groups, or bespoke options, get in touch to book a Private Guided Walk.