YHA Festival of Walking | Ambleside Social Walk (September)

These walks are free, open to everyone and designed to help you enjoy and explore the outdoors, as well as becoming more confident in your walking ability. The Festival of Walking social walks are divided into three categories:

Skills and confidence – learn new walking skills and techniques from experts so you can step out with more belief and know-how.

Health and wellbeing – boost your physical and mental good health on walks designed for people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Discovery and connection – step out with experienced local guides on walks exploring nature, heritage and culture.

All you need to do is book your free place and look forward to a ramble to remember. What’s more, you’ll get a free cuppa and cake at the finishing point.

Walk Overview

Full of interest, this circular route makes for Loughrigg Fell, an accessible and fairly low level hill with great views in all direction, then goes on to visit Rydal Water and Ambleside where there are lots of facilities. The route includes a variety of undulating paths and tracks, some rocky and uneven, and a reasonable level of fitness is required.

When: Saturday 21st September

Distance: 8.5 miles

Duration: 4.5 - 7 hours

Led by: Simon Ainley, YHA, with BMC volunteer guides

Starting and finishing at YHA Ambleside, this walk to the low-level top of Loughrigg Fell provides stunning views across the central Lake District, as well as visiting a cave, country estate, shops and cafés.

This event is part of YHA's Festival of Walking. View other social walks.

What makes it special

• Stunning views across the central lakes and mountains
• Explore a lesser known fell with a knowledgeable guide
• Free cuppa and cake at the finishing point

Price

It's free to sign up for this event. The YHA are encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards their heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.