| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: | |
| Group email: | Fell Walking group |
| When: | On Tuesdays Second Tuesday each Month |
As the name suggests, the focus will be on exploring the beautiful Lakeland fells. Each walk will be planned with the season and weather conditions in mind, ensuring the length and level of challenge are appropriate. To make things easier, a convenient meeting point will be arranged for car sharing.
If you’d like to join this new group, or be added to the group’s email list, please contact me at the following email address: johnday100@gmail.com
Next Fell Walk:-
U3A Fell walking Group – Walk on 12th May
Our next outing will take us to Eel Crag (Crag Fell) above Coledale. We will depart from Braithwaite at 09:30, where there is parking available.
The walk begins with a gentle stretch up the Coledale Valley, passing the impressive Force Crag waterfall before continuing on to Coledale Hause. From there, we make the climb to the summit of Eel Crag, where we’ll be rewarded with wide‑ranging views across the North Western Fells.
Our descent takes us over Sale and then down through Barrow Door, finishing back in Braithwaite, where there are plenty of opportunities for refreshment.
The route is approximately 7 miles with around 2,500 ft of ascent.
If you would like to share transport or have any questions about the route please contact me directly.
U3A Fellwalking Group – Walk Report, Tuesday 10 February 2026
On Tuesday a dozen intrepid fellwalkers set out from Glenridding beneath glowering skies, bound for Red Tarn. The weather forecasters were swiftly confounded when the rain evaporated, giving way to a surprisingly dry February day.
We reached an atmospheric Red Tarn wreathed in mist in time for lunch, and as we settled by the water the cloud briefly lifted, revealing the snowy East Face of Helvellyn in all its wintry drama. Our descent into Grisedale rewarded us with fine views across to Place Fell and the green fields in the valley below.
We rounded the walk off with a flourish by adding the delightful summit of Keldas, with its classic view of Ullswater framed by mature pines. Afterwards, convivial drinks in the Ullswater Hotel gave us the perfect chance to warm ourselves through and reflect on a rewarding day’s outing in the lakeland hills.