Above Armboth Guided Walk

"High Seat is a first class viewpoint, with much of interest to see in all directions. The serrated skyline from south to north-west is remarkably good and will gain most attention" A.W Wainwright liked it, and so will you. Take this guided fell walk across the mid level fells alongside Thirlmere with an experienced guide to show you all the best sights. 

From the car park at Armboth we will climb alongside Fisher Gill to climb to the summit of Fisher Crag, a wonderful viewpoint over Thirlmere before climbing to the summit of Armboth Fell and then onto the main north south ridge at Middle Crag.

The ridge then leads north over the heathery summit of High Tove before climbing to the highest point of the day, High Seat.

We will descend East from High Seat to drop down to the path into the woodland below and after a short detour too see Castle Crag Fort we will climb through the trees to the rocky summit of Raven Crag another great viewpoint over Thirlmere below.

From Raven Crag we will descend east through the woodland to the shore of Thirlmere following the lakeshore path south back to the Armboth Car Park.

Itinerary

Difficulty: Moderate

A short steep climb at first but no exposure

Distance: 11km / 7 miles approx.

Ascent: 590m / 2000ft approx.

Time: 5 hours

Start Time:10am

Summits included on this route:

Armboth Fell 479 metres/1572 feet

High Tove 515 metres/1690 feet

High Seat 608 metres/1995 feet

Raven Crag 461 metres/1512 feet

Experience

"High Seat is a first class viewpoint, with much of interest to see in all directions. The serrated skyline from south to north-west is remarkably good and will gain most attention"

A.W Wainwright

Pickup / Dropoff

Where to Meet: Armboth Car Park, Thirlmere

Time:10am

Postcode: CA12 4TU (Please note that this postcode may not be accurate)

Grid Reference: NY 305 171

Directions: From Keswick:

Follow thee A591 south from Keswick, Signposted towards Windermere, and continue until a short section of dual carriageway is passed, take the first right turn after the dual carriageway and follow this road across the dam, turn let at next junction and continue until the Armboth Car Park is seen to the left, this is a pay and display car park (£5 in 2010)

Essential Information

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking shoes / Boots

Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)

Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)

Warm tops

Packed lunch

Spare clothing

Water

Hat

Gloves