BMC Hill Walking: Deer Rutting Social Walk, Lake District

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted and led by BMC member and Lake District volunteer, Nicola Merrett (Hiking Highs). This social walk will start with a journey on the Ullswater Steamers from Glenridding to Howtown. Steamer fair is payable - £11.50. The Steamers will not run in very windy conditions and the walk will be adapted accordingly. From Howtown we will weave our way up into the secret valley of Martindale, listening and looking and watching the red deer in full voice. Our route will take us back over Bedafell, and past Angle Tarn along lesser walked paths, and returning steeply to Glenridding. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

Walk Details

Walk Grading: Moderate

Distance: Approx. 12 km (7.5 miles)

Ascent: 600 m (1900 ft)

Duration: Approximately 6 hours

If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others

Meeting Details

Time: Friday 17th October, 9:00 am for a 9:30 am start

Location: Glenridding Steamer Pier, Penrith, CA11 0US

OS Grid Ref: NY 3896 1693

Parking: Glenridding Steamer Pier is a pay and display car park

Please check out the BMC Liftshare service

Facilities: Toilet facilities are available at the car park and Glenridding

What to Bring

We’ll cover a range of terrains, so please ensure you are well-prepared with appropriate gear:

Footwear: Sturdy, water-resistant hiking boots or shoes with good grip

Clothing: Dress in layers, including waterproofs with taped seams and hood as conditions can vary. Please bring an emergency mid-layer

Hat and gloves

Food and Drink: Bring enough food and water for a full day’s walk; there will be no places to purchase refreshments en route

Other Essentials: Although we plan to finish within daylight hours, carrying a small torch or head torch is required for emergencies for this walk

Who Can Attend

Anyone, age 14-18 year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on a 1-2-1 basis.

Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them

Covid-19: Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have Covid-19 symptoms

BMC Participation Statement

The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement

Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk

By participating in this walk you agree to act in a kind and inclusive manner. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tollerated

Questions

Feel free to contact Nicola nicola@hikinghighs.co.uk