Watendlath [Keswick] - National Park Guided Walk

Watendlath [Keswick] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk to the hamlet of Watendlath

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Keswick Information Centre, Moot Hall

12-14 Main Street Keswick CA12 5JR United Kingdom

About this event

  • 6 hours

Start point: Keswick Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall, Keswick

Length: 12km (7.5miles) with 435m (1,427ft) of ascent

Time: 6 hours (approx.)

Walk grade: Moderate (see grade description below)

A linear walk, which starts with a bus ride from Keswick down the Borrowdale Valley from where a fairly steep ascent leads to the hidden hamlet of Watendlath, followed by a long descent back to Keswick.

After meeting at Keswick Information Centre, we'll catch the bus to take us to down to Rosthwaite. From there we'll climb steadily up onto the open fell, before descending steeply down to the hidden hamlet of Watendlath. A long descent, following mostly easy paths is then followed back to Keswick, passing the famous Ashness Bridge along the way.

Paths are generally good, but there are some sections which are steep and stony, both up and down, 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.

Participants will also need to purchase their own bus ticket from Keswick to Rosthwaite.

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.