British Walking Federation

AMBLESIDE  AMBLE ORGANISED BY THE BWF NATIONAL COMMITTEE

CONTACT : Roger Baker, 12 Burwood Grove, Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 9DS
Tel: 02392 462005     E-mail: trails@bwf-ivv.org.uk

DISTANCE:  11km
ENTRY FEE:  £1.00 per walker  (Cheques payable to BWF))
AWARD:  Cloth Badge at £2.00 each
START VENUE:  Car park opposite Hays Garden Centre on A591 south of Ambleside.  Map 90 GR NY377037.
COACH & CAR PARKING:  At start point.
DIRECTIONS FROM M6 MOTORWAY:  From the South leave the M6 at junction 36, and take the A591 to Windermere. At Windermere continue on the A591 to Ambleside. From the North, leave the M6 at junction 37 towards Kendal, on the A684. Then pick up the A591 to Windermere and follow the instructions above
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:  Train or bus to Windermere. Bus to Ambleside. Please check as all transport is seasonal.
REFRESHMENTS:  At the start and on the route.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Leave the car park by the road at the rear, turning left and then Turn Right into Fisherbeck Lane. After 80 metres Turn Left. At the T-junction Turn Right.

Q1 - At the telephone box on the left what is the number?

Continue ahead. Tarmac changes to a track and then enters woods. (sign on right for Bluehill Wood). Continue on track with wall on left. Ahead and over stile next to gate. Ahead between walls and then wire fence on left.  At kissing gate directly in front of you by stream, turn right, kissing gate directly in front of you by stream, Turn Right and go up Wansfell.  The views back over Ambleside are magnificent.  Follow clear path up, due East.  Go over the wooden bridge you are almost half way up.  Through the gap in the wall. Wansfell is the 177th highest Lake District fell at 1,597 feet above sea level.  At the top you have fantastic views.  To the South, Windermere, Morecambe Bay and Blackpool Tower.  To the West Crinkle Crags, Bowfell etc.  To the North Kirkstone Quarry and Pass.  Continue in the same direction over the ladder stile signed Public Footpath to Troutbeck via Nanny Lane follow Cairns.  The path is clear but can be rather muddy.  Watch out for Lake District ponies in this area.   Follow the path almost due East of the top of Wansfell.  At the second metal gate go through and Turn Right and follow track between walls.  Go over wooden stile by six bar gate.  Continue on track between walls going downhill to gates and then road.  At the road Turn Left.

Q2 - What year was the Mortal Man established?

Bear Right at Pub sign and pass pub on your right. (We can recommend the meals at the Mortal Man Pub). After 40m and before Yew Tree Cottage Turn Right with stream on the right.  At cross paths, go straight ahead.  Go through small wooden gate to the right of three metal gates.  Continue ahead on narrow path between fields.  Go through two wooden gates and ahead towards church over stile by gate and Turn Right.  Go over stream - do not turn right.  Go ahead through the gate along path between trees to road.  At the road Turn Left.

Q3 - What is telephone number in the phone box on right?

After the post office on the right, Turn Right uphill on the narrow Robin Lane.  Stay on Robin Lane for 1.5km ignoring turns on the left.  At wooden gates take Left Hand (small) gate sign posted Skelghyll and Jenkin Crag.  Go through gates keeping wall on your left. Head towards farm.  Cross the river and go through the gate next to the cattle grid.  Continue towards and through the farm yard.   Follow Bridleway sign posted by the National Trust, continue ahead through the wood, pass Jenkin Crag on your left; this is a good view point.  Continue to head downhill on track go over stone bridge and Turn Left downhill.  Continue on rough track between walls.  Go ahead and go downhill eventually on level ground at T junction Turn Right and return to car park.

When you have completed this trail please use the  Permanent Trail Entry Form

The organisers are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or damage to property.  Every effort will be made by the organisers to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event.

This trail is registered until 31 December 2009.