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Short Breaks

The Lake District - 28th to 31st March 2008

This year’s Annual Weekend Away will again be centred around the 4 Star Grasmere Independent Hostel, situated in the heart of the Lake District. Fully Centrally Heated, with en-suite bedrooms, two kitchens, superb drying and laundry facilities, the Hostel also has a four person Sauna (extra charge payable). Mountain views from all bedrooms, with a stunning lounge, we will have the Hostel exclusively and only have room for 24 people. As with 2007, the 2008 trip will take the form of a long weekend and as usual, there will be two walks on Saturday 30th March and two on the Sunday, before returning to Dundee on the Monday.

The Walks

 Saturday 29th March

Scafell Pike

Grade A: 8 miles; 5-8 hours.

Description: Start point at Wasdale Head map Ref: NY 186083. Ascend Scafell Pike, England’s Highest Peak at 3206ft, from Wasdale Head via Lingmill Beck and ‘The Brown Tongue’ route. Total ascent of 3100ft.

Leader: Paul Russell ML 

The Newlands Horseshoe inc. Cat Bell's

Grade B: 10 miles; 6-8 hours.

Description: Starting point at CP at foot of Cat Bells Map Ref: NY 246212. Ascend to Cat Bells (451m), then onto Maiden Moor, High Spy and Dale Head. From Dale Head onto Robinson (737m) via Littledale Edge. Descend from Robinson to Little Town via High Snab Bank and back to the CP through East House and Skelgill.

Leader: Martin Menzies

Sunday 30th March

 Blencathra via Sharp Edge

Grade A: 8 miles; 5–8 hours.

Description: From free CP Map Ref: NY 318257. From CP to Sharp Edge via Gategill farm and Scales. The ascent of Sharp’s Edge is extremely exposed and some scrambling is required to reach the summit of Blencathra at 868m. Return via Blease Fell and Knowe Crags. Total ascent of 2500ft.

Leader: Paul Russell ML

Scenic Low Level Walk

Grade: C/B: approx. 6-7 miles; 4-5 hours.

Description: Details to follow.

Leaders: David Abbott/Rita Russell

Price £95.00 per person – this includes breakfasts for Saturday, Sunday and Monday; and packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday.

For further details contact Paul Russell at taysidetrekking@hotmail.co.uk