Around Witherslack and up Whitbarrow Scar
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15 places left
Join Stephen on a 9.5 mile walk in and around the South Cumbrian village of Witherslack.
Highlights of the walk be -
- Strolling round the village of Millside
- Up through the woods near Halecat House and passing Witherslack Hall
- Then a steep ascent up on to Whitbarrow scar- a limestone escarpment
- Walking to the Lord’s Seat (a folly) then along the limestone pavement
- If a nice day, we'll have amazing views across to the Cumbrian Fells and Morecambe Bay
- We'll then descend down the Scar through woodlands back to the car
There is no pub in the village , but we can visit the Gilpin Bridge en route back towards the Motorway
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What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please ensure you a packed lunch and 2 litres of water