This walk has been cancelled

The leader has had to cancel this walk but is hoping to re-schedule it within the next couple of months.

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Kendal Group

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Overview

Mostly stepped path, scrambling ascent. Option to divert to Kilnshaw Chimney with loose scree and steep scrambling. Care necessary not to dislodge rock in Chimney so good proficiency and prior experience of similar terrain required. All meeting at Red Screes summit to descend Scandale Pass via Sweden Bridge to Ambleside for coffee, cake and bus home.

Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
linear

Public transport is advised to reach the start of this walk. Bus 508, either from Kendal Bus Station at 9.05am or Ings at 9.15am.  There are buses every half hour from Ambleside back to Ings and Kendal.

Please let the Leader know if you are going directly to the start.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SD 52049 91351
Nearest postcode:
LA9 7HX
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fuel.known.cloak
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Kendal Leisure Centre. Any cars left here for the duration of the walk must display a Parking Permit in the windscreen. This can be bought from Reception for £2.00. Car sharing cost to Ings bus stop will be £8.10 including the driver and all passengers

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 40132 08121
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9LQ
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Start time:
10:15 am

Car park opposite Kirkstone Pass Inn

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 37700 04501
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9BX
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

Ambleside Market Cross

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking