Pooley Bridge - Grasmere
From Pooley Bridge the walk gently climbs on to
the slopes of Barton Fell, where easy routes lead past an
impressive
stone circle before commencing a classic descent towards
Howtown, with tremendous views down to the Lake. The
route then takes in isolated and scattered communities of
farmsteads and churches before heading to the lakeshore for
a fine walk to Patterdale.
The villages of Patterdale and Grasmere are split by a high mountain range, the longest high level range in Lakeland. The initial miles are through the side valley of Grisedale which penetrates deep into the folds of the Helvellyn range, before a climb to Grisedale Tarn. From here it is a short descent to Grasmere, directly below you, the home of William Wordsworth's Dove Cottage.
Grasmere - Ambleside
Between Grasmere and Troutback you will walk through central
Lakeland and two popular valleys, finishing in a third. Three
separate climbs will be encountered, all on easy paths and
enjoying amazing views.
From Elterwater in the beautiful Langdale valley, you will
follow the river Brathay into bustling Ambleside, for your
overnight accommodation and where this trip finishes. |
