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Wainwright Bagging Far Eastern Fells

Wainwright Bagging Far Eastern Fells

Challenge walks in Lake District

7 nights

Jun, Sep

Grades 6

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Test yourself with a challenging week-long walking break that ticks off all 36 of the mountaintops described in Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Far Eastern Fells. Led by an experienced HF Holidays Leader, you and a group of like-minded walkers will tackle the most beautiful and remote mountaintops east of Ullswater, around Haweswater, and south of the Kentmere valley. In six days of serious hiking, we’ll criss-cross the mountains and include a few out-and-back extensions to make sure we bag every one of these wonderful Wainwrights. Expect some tough-but-rewarding treks amongst some of Cumbria’s finest fells. Please note that due to the remote locations of these walks, transfer time range from between 45 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes per journey.

What You’ll Love

Follow in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright exploring some of his favourite fells
Bag all 36 of the summits in his Far Eastern Fells Pictorial Guide
Enjoy challenging walking with wonderful views and a great sense of achievement
Admire panoramic mountain, lake and river views from fells and peaks
Exploring some of the most remote fells of the Lake District

What's Included

Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house
Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
Daily packed lunches
Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee 
Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader 
All transport to and from walks where necessary

Trip Suitability

This trip is graded walking Activity Level 6. We explore the Far Eastern Fells with long distance walks covering vast amounts of ground. This holiday is designed for experienced long walkers who have good fitness and able to maintain a good pace.

Your fitness

This holiday has been designed for experienced walkers with a good level of fitness. Having a solid base of fitness before your holiday will ensure you’ve the best chance of completing the holiday and enjoying it to boot. Here’s a few simple tips to help you get fit and ready for your challenge:

Get out walking – whatever the weather, get out there, and start building your fitness months before your holiday
Build your distance gradually and get a number of 6-8hr hill days in
Ideally, try and do two consecutive days training if possible
Take the stairs every time
Train on different terrain
Train with your day pack and your walking boots too, to ensure they’re well worn in before your holiday
Other sports help improve your walking fitness too. The best ones are jogging, cycling, swimming, which will build your stamina, and yoga which will help strengthen your core and improve balance

Time training will help ensure you enjoy your holiday to the max.

Itinerary

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

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Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)

Ascent: 2,300 feet (700m)

A gentle introduction to the week begins with an ascent from Kirkstone Pass to Cauldale Moor and Hartsop Dodd for some great views into Patterdale. We then retrace our steps for a long descent down the secluded valley of Woundale to reach Wansfell before finishing the day in Troutbeck village.

Distance: 10 miles (16km)

Ascent: 3,100 feet (940m)

The day starts from Troutbeck Church with a steep ascent to the first tops of the day, Sour Howes, and Sallows. We then join a section of the Kentmere Round Walk and visit Yoke, Ill Bell, and Froswick in quick succession before returning to the Troutbeck Valley to visit our last peak of the day, Troutbeck Tongue. We’ll finish in Troutbeck village.

Distance: 12 miles (19km)

Ascent: 3,500 feet (1,060m)

An early start and a fairly long drive are required to get to the start point today. Setting off from the hamlet of Sadgill in remote Longsleddale, a steep ascent takes us to Grey Crag, and then we visit Tarn Crag , Selside, and Branstree on the East side of the valley. We’ll then cross the top of the Gatesgarth Pass to take in Harter Fell, Kentmere Pike, and Shipman Knotts before finishing at Kentmere.

Distance: 10.5 miles (17km)

Ascent: 3,000 feet (900m)

Today we’ll visit High Street, the highest top in the Far Eastern Fells, plus seven other Wainwrights. We’ll start in the pretty hamlet of Hartsop before a steep ascent to Gray Crag and then a ridge walk to Thornthwaite Crag with its chimney-like cairn that can be seen from miles away. It’s then on to Mardale Ill Bell, High Street, Kidsty Pike, Rampsgill Head and The Knott before a bridle-way descent via Hayeswater back into Hartsop.

Distance: 12.5 miles (20km)

Ascent: 3,600 feet (1,100m)

This tough-but-rewarding day starts on the shores of Ullswater at Martindale Hause. Short ascents are made to Hallin Fell, Beda Fell and Steel Knotts before we ascend steeply onto the long ridge from High Street where we follow sections of a Roman Road. Then, a long, gradual descent into Pooley Bridge visits Wether Hill, Loadpot Hill, Bonscale Pike, and Arthurs Pike.

Distance: 10.5 miles (17km)

Ascent: 3,500 feet (1,060m)

The final day begins in Patterdale, ready to tick off the final five Wainwrights. We’ll visit Place Fell, Angle Tarn Pikes, Brock Crags, and Rest Dodd. The final top is The Nab where we should see the Martindale Red Deer herd before a return to Boredale Hause and a descent back into Patterdale. Hopefully, we’ll have just enough time to celebrate with a drink (or two) at the huge achievement of having bagged all 36 Far Eastern Fells.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Daily Walk Options

Harder Walks

Our most challenging walks where high levels of fitness and stamina are required. Walks will be long and strenuous in difficult mountain terrain.

Accommodation

Derwent Bank

Adored by poets, painters, and literary giants for centuries, the Lake District has always had an irresistible pull. It’s no surprise, then, that this country house near the market town of Keswick holds such appeal, not least for its setting in lovely grounds that slope down to the shores of Derwentwater. The location couldn’t be more perfect; to the west is Cat Bells, to the east is Keswick, Walla Crag, and Latrigg, and to the south is the entrance to the Borrowdale valley. There’s a wealth of big-name attractions within easy travelling distance, including Blencathra, Helvellyn, and Ullswater. Also visit-worthy for walkers is Scafell Pike for its well-trodden routes and trails and the 73-mile-long Cumbria Way for its mist-shrouded peaks, glacial valleys, and many excuses for pit-stops and picnics.

A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).

Evening entertainment

While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.

Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.

The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.

Check in & check out

You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.

• 40 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 54 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Free Wi-Fi • Full-board (including cream tea on arrival) • Free on-site parking • Boot room and drying room • 2 travel cots & high chair • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Lounge • Garden • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point

Seasonal dining, tailored for you

Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.

Welcome Cream Tea

What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.

A hearty breakfast to start the day

Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.

Our famous picnic lunch

Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.

3-course evening meals

Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.

Designed with your comfort in mind, Derwent Bank has 40 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.

Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

We love: Room 12 for its extra space and lovely views across the gardens and Derwentwater. Rooms 46, 47, 48, and 49 are first-floor garden rooms, each with their own balcony.

The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.

Room supplements

Superior	Premium single	Premium double/twin	Choose your room
£25 pppn	£20 pppn	£20 pppn	£30 per room

*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location

For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Derwent Bank

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Carbon Footprint

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Itinerary: 7 Nights - Itinerary

Trip Type: Challenge walks

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Wainwright Bagging Far Eastern Fells

What You’ll Love

What's Included

Trip Suitability

Itinerary

Daily Walk Options