Lake District Walks And Pubs

To start with, I've decided to number the Wainwrights I take in as part of any of my walks so that I can keep a running total of where I am up to and as to not render my original post completely obsolete. This route totalled 17 km or just over 10 miles. Today's walk starts from the parking area on Green Gate just off the A592 Kirkstone Pass and next to Troutbeck, Jesus Church. There's room here for approximately 8 cars so I'd suggest getting there early would secure you a parking place. There is some on road parking nearby and on the A592 itself but this 'car park' is by far the best option, and free. Head from the car park and turn right onto the A592. There's a little footbridge to take you over Trout Beck itself, allowing you to avoid the road which then leads you onto a footpath along the road. At this point you will be able to see the start of the path onto the fells just across the road and to your left.   Start of the track leading to...

Hi all, I'd like to start my first post by introducing myself and setting out the goals I want to achieve with this blog. I'm Mike and I've been a keen hill walker for about 20 years when I was first persuaded to head off to the Lake District with a friend to climb this hill he called Fairfield. There was a promise of fantastic views and even the possibility of jets roaring down the valleys below as we ascended to the summit and it all sounded at least worth a try to see what it was all about. I had no proper walking clothing or boots at the time except for a rucksack that I'd bought a year or two previously and been used once, but was assured that a few layers of t shirts, track suite bottoms and Rockport boots (remember them) would be fine! Along with a light jacket, a whole 500ml bottle of water, a shop bought sandwich and a chocolate bar, that's the only gear taken up the hill that day. Well, I was a complete novice and only 20. As it was, the skies were o...