We are the SuMMit Good Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is a horseshoe walk that traverses the Fairfield Horseshoe from west to east: Nab Scar to Fairfield to Low Pike. This is the first walk in a series called: This walk is part of the new SuMMit Slowly with Kate series. SuMMit Slowly walks take a gentler pace with more frequent stops, allowing time to rest, enjoy the views and take photos.
To join the walk please complete the registration form found on the Summit Good webpage for this walk:
https://www.summitgood.org.uk/2025/12/21/friday-21st-march-fairfield-horseshoe/
This is a classic Lake District circular fell walk taking in the Fairfield Horseshoe, one of the area’s most celebrated ridge routes. The walk forms a sweeping horseshoe above Ambleside, visiting a succession of high fells and Wainwright summits with expansive views throughout. We’ll climb steadily from Ambleside onto the ridge, typically via Nab Scar, before continuing over Heron Pike and Great Rigg.
From here we reach Fairfield, the highest point of the walk, before following the ridge on to Hart Crag, Dove Crag, High Pike and Low Pike, eventually descending back towards Ambleside to complete the circuit. Terrain is varied and includes grassy slopes, rocky paths and exposed ridge sections. Good footwear, suitable clothing and a reasonable level of hill fitness are essential.
Meet outside the Apple Pie Cafe.
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