A week of Christmas walking based at Hassness House, Buttermere. There were just a dozen of us and the leader staying at this small hotel-like house situated near the southern shore of the lake. Most of us walked every day for 6 days, with walks exploring Buttermere itself, Crummock Water and Loweswater. In addition, there was a walk north, to the southern edge of Derwent Water and a visit to the top of Hay Stacks. It was a great alternative to the usual Christmas routine, plus the week without TV helped me to get physically and mentally fit again. |
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Itinerary and Gallery |
[Walk day] | Date | Main Route | Miles walked | Photos |
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(1) | Mon 23 Dec | HH to Buttermere and Laggdale Knotts | 11.5 | click |
(2) | Tues 24 Dec | Cinderdale Common, Loweswater Church | 10.5 | click |
(3) | Wed 25 Dec | HH - Buttermere anti-clockwise - HH | 4.5 miles | click |
(4) | Thur 26 Dec | Rosthwaite - Watendlath - Surprise View | 9 miles | click |
(5) | Fri 27 Dec | Honister Mine - Tramway - Moses Trod - Haystacks | 10 miles | click |
(6) | Sat 28 Dec | Langthwaite CP - Kirkstile Inn - Maggies Bridge - Loweswater | 10 miles | click |