Walking Weekend Eskdale Summer in the Lakes
Friday 15 July 2022 - Sunday 17 July 2022
(2 nights)
From £249.00
Listed by Spice National
Overview
This is our annual pilgrimage to the mecca of all valleys in the Lake District, if not the Country! The secluded Bower House Inn is our favourite venue in Eskdale to explore this un-spoilt region of the Lakes. It has a delightful setting halfway up the valley overlooking Muncaster Fell. A traditional country inn, it will host all the accommodation and dining for the group, and you won’t be disappointed as the chef has an excellent reputation for food and walking is second to none! So, whether you enjoy the big high mountains or the gorgeous peaceful valleys of the Lake District then this should be one for your diary. Eskdale is truly magnificent in summer, when the woodlands and hillside are in full bloom! But remember book early because it’s a small country pub and when the accommodation is gone it’s gone!
Covid: This weekend will be run in accordance with Covid regulations at the time of the event - should we not be able to run the weekend due to Covid restrictions you will be entitled to a credit note or refund.
Includes
2 nights accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches and 2 days of guided walksExtras
Transport if taken to walk starts
Guests: Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining. Please call your local office to enquire about booking as a guest.
Location & Itinerary
To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-14 miles with 1000+ft of ascent (please be realistic about your level of fitness and join the right walk for you, after all it should be about pleasure at the end of the day) and a gentler walk of 8-9 miles with less ascent. All walks are weather dependent and own transport may be taken to the walk starts.
Travel & Stay
The Bower House Inn is a beautiful and welcoming country Inn. It has a well-stocked bar complete with welcoming fayre, their food has always had an excellent reputation and above all it is ideally located within the heart of Eskdale. It has a delightful and spacious back garden which opens out onto a stunning view across the valley to Muncaster Fell. The bedrooms are a mixture of singles, shared rooms and some doubles for sole occupancy. We will dine together in the pub which will also be the focus of our social time. There is a comfortable, bar, TV lounge, patio area and garden.
By Road: You may wish to consider going directly from Ambleside to Eskdale over Wrynose and Hardknott Passes! It may look the most direct route on the map but attempting it is on very very steep and twisty single-track road! There is another pass that leads from the Duddon Valley Over Ulpha Fell and into Eskdale. Whilst this is not as bad as Hardknott and Wrynose Pass, it still goes over 1000ft and again is single track for some of the way.
By far the safest route (in good weather or bad) is as follows:
Follow the M6 to Junction 36. Leave the motorway here and turn left signed Barrow A590. After approximately 3.5 miles, branch left and at the roundabout, turn left, signed Barrow A590. Follow the A590 for 17 miles to Greenodd and then turn right signed Workington A5092.
Follow the A5092, and then the A595 towards Workington and Whitehaven, for 28 miles to Muncaster Castle. In a further 2.5 miles turn right signed Eskdale Green (if you reach Holmrook petrol station, you’ve gone too far). Follow this minor road for 1.5 miles then turn right signed Eskdale Green. Follow this narrow road for 2 miles then turn right signed Eskdale Green. Follow the road into Eskdale Green Village and you will see the Bower House on your Right. If you reach the Outward-Bound centre you have gone too far
By Train or Bus: The nearest main station to reach would be Ravenglass, The ratty railway 01229 717171, then runs up to eskdale Green (limited service at this time of year) from where it is a 300m walk up the road to the centre. However, if the ratty trains are not suitable, a taxi would need to be taken to Eskdale Green best to try Gosforth Taxis and prebook if you can 019467 25308. For up to date travel information, contact the Cumbria Traveline on 0870 608 2 608, or on-line at www.traveline-cumbria.co.uk.
If you are having problems finding the centre, please call them directly, or you could call one of your guides…however mobiles don't work if they are already at the centre!:
Gideon Wheater: 07809 070257
Andrew Casey: 07748 942263
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Ensuite Share | £249.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Ensuite Share | £249.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Ensuite Share - MALE | £249.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Single Ensuite | £269.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Sole Occupancy Ensuite | £299.00 | Sold Out |
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