We are the Carlisle Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
From Mardale Head, we walk up Gatescarth pass until about a hundred metres from the crossroad (to avoid very wet section), turn left and walk parallel to the fence to summit of Branstree (713m). Then there is a steady descent until the easy climb to Selside Pike (655m). We continue north until we pick up the Old Corpse Road, head west back to road, and back to car park. Good views of Haweswater.
Whilst the total ascent on this walk is about 1763 feet, most of this is up a good wide path from the start of the walk. The total distance is about 5.8 miles. I will NOT be going fast(!) and we can take as many breaks as is required so don’t be put off as you will love the views
Mardale Head car park or on road
