Carpet of Bluebells [Ullswater] - National Park Guided Walk

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This event is now fully booked. There are sometimes spaces on the walk on the day, but if you decide to turn up without a booking please have an alternative plan in case there is no space, as our leaders are unable to take more than 20 people on the walk. Please check our other events for walks with available spaces.

Carpet of Bluebells [Ullswater] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk taking in two special areas of Bluebells

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00 - 14:00 GMT+1

Location

Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding

Ullswater Information Centre Glenridding CA11 0PB United Kingdom

About this event

Start point: Ullswater Information Centre, Glenridding

Length: 8.3 km (5.0 miles) with 200m (650 ft) of ascent

Time: 4 hours (approx.)

Walk grade: Easy [see grade descriptions below)

A delightful walk that visits two areas where bluebells grow in profusion.

Beginning in the centre of Glenridding, the route contours high above the village, before descending to cross the Glenridding Beck. It then climbs gradually up a fellside, carpeted in season by bluebells, with great views of Ullswater and the surrounding fells, to reach a hidden tarn. After passing an ice house, the path descends into the tranquil Grisedale valley.

After a short climb up irregular stone steps the route traverses Glenamara Park with its ancient trees and yet more stunning views over Ullswater below before crossing pastureland, and then follows the lakeshore back to Glenridding.

Paths are generally good, but there are some sections which are stony and others that will be muddy in poor weather.

Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather and bring a packed lunch.

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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.
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