Brant Fell from Bowness [Bowness] - National Park Guided Walk
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Brant Fell from Bowness [Bowness] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led walk from Bowness to the summit of Brant Fell (191m) with, weather permitting, stunning views over Windermere.

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Sat, 6 Jul 2024 10:00 - 12:30 GMT+1

Location

Bowness Bay National Park Information Centre

Glebe Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3HJ United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

    Start point: Bowness Tourist Information Centre

    Length: 4km (2.4miles) with 176m (575ft) of ascent

    Time: 2.5 hours (approx.)

    Walk grade: Easy (see grade description below)

    An easy grade walk that begins with a steep ascent through Bowness following the Dales Way before emerging in the fields and fells above the town. The walk includes visits to the rocky summit of Brant Fell (at 191m one of Alfred Wainwright’s Outlying Fells) and the viewpoint of Post Knott. Paths are generally good but there are some sections that will be muddy and/or slippery in poor weather.

    There are stiles on the route.

    Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather. Weather permitting, we will be stopping for a short break on route so please bring refreshments if you wish.

    Your confirmation email will include full details - please read it carefully.

    Organised by

    Lake District National Park Authority

    Grade descriptions

    All our walks are graded as easy and accessible, easy or moderate, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what do these gradings actually mean? The grades are based on a combination of factors including: terrain, accessibility (gates, stiles, path width), gradient, length, duration, total ascent and highest point. Families are welcome on all of our walks, but not all are pushchair friendly so please read the route descriptions.

    Grade: Easy and accessible

    Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)

    Approximate duration: 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours

    Easy and accessible walks go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

    Grade: Easy

    Walk length: 4 – 10 km (2.5 – 6 miles)

    Approximate duration: 2.5 – 4 hours

    Easy walks may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it may have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You may also encounter steps, gates and narrow sections. Most of our Easy walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

    Grade: Moderate

    Walk length: 6 – 15 km (3.7 – 9 miles)

    Approximate duration: 3 – 6 hours

    Moderate walks include hilly ground and require a reasonable level of fitness. You might encounter climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces may be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, and you may also find yourself walking up irregular steps, over stiles or through narrow gates and gaps.