High Rigg - [Legburthwaite, Thirlmere] - 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.

High Rigg - [Legburthwaite, Thirlmere] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk over High Rigg - A Mountain in Minature

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00 - 15:30 GMT+1

Location

Legburthwaite Car Park

Legburthwaite United Utilities Car Park Legburthwaite CA12 4TQ United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes

    Start Point: Legburthwaite Car Park, Thirlmere, off the B5322

    Length: 9km (5.5miles) with 400m (1,312ft) of ascent

    Time: 4.5 hours (approx)

    Walk Grade: Moderate (see grade description below)

    A walk that begins with a steep climb from the car park, to the summit of High Rigg (357m), one of the lower Wainwright fells.

    The summit of High Rigg provides a grandstand view of the surrounding fells, including Blencathra, Skiddaw, and Helvellyn. A taste of the higher fells without the effort.

    From the summit, the route continues steeply downhill to the delightful St John's in the Vale Church, before following the bridleway along the eastern side of the fell, eventually, leading back to the start of the walk.

    Paths are generally good but there are some steep ascents and descents along the route, particularly at the start, which is very steep in places. There is also a narrow path, towards the end of the walk, with a 20 metre vertical drop, which could be a potential problem for anyone suffering from vertigo.

    Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather and bring a packed lunch. Walking poles would be particularly useful on this walk.

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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.

    Free