Carron Crag from Grizedale [Grizedale] - National Park Guided Walk

Carron Crag from Grizedale [Grizedale] - National Park Guided Walk

A 4 hour volunteer-led guided walk through Grizedale Forest to the summit of Carron Crag with excellent views. Some steep sections.

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Date and time

Wednesday, October 22 · 10am - 2pm GMT+1

Location

Grizedale Forest - Forestry England

Visitor Center Grizedale LA22 0QJ United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Start Point: Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre car park

Length: 6.1km (3.8miles) with 254m (833ft) of ascent

Time: 3 hours (approx.)

Grade: 3 (see grade description below)

A walk from the Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre using good forest tracks and some rougher footpaths to the summit of Carron Crag (at 314m one of Wainwright's Outlying Fells) with excellent views of the southern Lakeland fells (weather permitting!). There is also a chance to see several of the Grizedale Forest sculptures on the route.

Most of the paths are good forest tracks but there is one ascent on a rougher footpath which can be muddy and slippy in wet weather. There is also a short steep ascent and descent to and from the Carron Crag summit.

Grade 3 walks may include some moderate ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it will have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You will also encounter steps, gates or stiles and narrow sections. Most of our grade 3 walks are suitable for families.

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

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Grade descriptions

All our walks are graded from 1 to 5, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what does each number 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 1

Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)

Approximate duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours

Grade 1 walks are easy and accessible walks that 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.

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Grade 2

Walk length: 3 – 5 km (1.8 – 3.1 miles)

Approximate duration: 2 to 2.5 hours

Grade 2 walks are around villages and are focussed on a tour of historical and other points of interest. They may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be pavements, 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 grade 2 walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

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Grade 3

Walk length: 4 – 8.7 km (2.5 – 5.5 miles)

Approximate duration: 2.5 to 5 hours

Grade 3 walks may include some moderate ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it will have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You will also encounter steps, gates or stiles and narrow sections. Most of our grade 3 walks are suitable for families.

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Grade 4

Walk length: 6 – 12.5 km (3.7 – 7.8 miles)

Approximate duration: 4 to 6 hours

Grade 4 walks are generally full day walks that 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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Grade 5

Walk length: 7 – 13 km (4 – 8 miles)

Approximate duration: 4 to 6 hours

Grade 5 walks are our most challenging full day walks which involve going onto the fell summits. These walks require a good level of fitness and full walking kit appropriate for the weather conditions. Some people may find walking poles useful. You may encounter sustained climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces can be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, irregular steps, stiles or narrow gates and gaps.

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Locations

We have guided walks across the Lake District National Park, from Keswick, Ullswater, Thirlmere and Buttermere in the Northern Lakes, to Windermere, Coniston, Grasmere, Ambleside, Hawkshead, Eskdale and Ravenglass in the Southern Lakes.

Donate to the National Park

All our walks are free to book. If you wish to make a donation to give back to the National Park, you can do so via the Lake District Foundation.

FreeOct 22 · 10:00 AM GMT+1