For anyone wondering whether to go with the Lake District Walker or go it alone, I would recommend the company. It has been interesting how many of them are repeat bookers with TLDW. A big thank you to Harry for guiding us on our maiden fell walk (Wansfell from Ambleside) on Sunday. Thanks Hugh. Due to me being exhausted and the slowest at walking on the decent we took 8 1/2 hours to complete the walk. Not to mention the unexpected inclusion of my first Wainwright! Just thought I would give you some feedback on Sunday's climb up Tryfan and Bristly Ridge. We definitely would of struggled to complete that walk without our expert guide leading the way. Gary, Hi John This time a whole day's rock climbing 1 to 1 for my wife's birthday. Huge thank you, until the next time. Thanks again. Both my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our walk up Lingmell and then on to Scawfell Pike with Neil and the rest of our group. There's plenty of parking here, the pub is quite large with many different rooms. It was a blustery, grey day when we set off. everyone exhausted but vvv happy, Hi there, Just wanted to say thank you to Fay for a great day out on a very busy Scafell on Saturday. The second day over Langdale Pikes was especially enjoyable - can't wait ti be back for more! Thanks, Louise and lee. From Keswick: Leave Keswick on the A66 turning off at Braithwaite, following the signposts for Whinlatter through the village. John (our guide) is such a pro, and I would rellish the chance to walk with him again. My mate (Lee) and I hiked to the summit of Helvellyn, via Striding Edge (and down Swirrel Edge), last Thursday (26/04/18) with a small group and TJ as our guide. The group was mixed in age and was paced well. Our 15 year old son was with us and Neil spoke with him about mountain biking routes too, which my son also enjoys. - See 294 traveller reviews, 171 candid photos, and great deals for Kirkstile Inn at Tripadvisor. 4 well earnt wainwrights and some red deer thrown in for good measure. knowledgeable and informative, helpful and caring at every stage. Hi, Gary & Joanna Swinney, We did scafell pike on 30th august. It's a lovely place to to sit outside and enjoy a drink on warmer days. Paul, our guide was incredibly patient with me as I seem to have my own particular logic in understanding the natural landscape and points of a compass! There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. In fact they are keen (as are we!) The view from the beer garden must be one of the best in these islands, and having a pint of Loweswater gold here is a memorable experience. There was only 3 of us but he made sure that we all stuck together with our range of ability. 7 Sep 19 - 10 Peaks Challenge. I would like to say a big thanks to John and Neil for our two days of climbing and Ghyll walking, and the Helvellyn via Striding Edge scramble. James is a real asset to your company. Carrock Fell Frankie and Steve - Scafell Pike Saturday 19th April, The walk was exceptional and a great experience . I wish him well ...he sounds like he knows where he wants to go! Fangs Brow to Loweswater If wonderful views over Loweswater towards Crummock Water and Grasmoor, woodland paths and a wonderful 16th century pub at the end are your thing, then this is the trek for you! He made a tough walk very enjoyable and passed on a wealth of information regarding peaks etc. I cetainly achievd my aims (learning how to move safely on the snowy fells, using crampons and wielding an ice axe.) When the day came it was so sunny and quite warm, we couldn't believe our luck! Had a great mixed group. home now after our few days in the Lakes. Scafell Pike from Seathwaite Apart from him pointing the way I didn't find any of the scrambling difficult and enjoyed every minute. I would recommend this to anyone who is not confident in attempting such a walk without a guide and you don't have to be superfit to attempt it. Please pass on my sincere thanks to Peter, it was a challenging & slightly nerve racking day, he made it an amazing experience & made me feel completely at ease all times. I have seen some incredible sights, made new friends, become much fitter and developed a deep love of the beautiful Lake District. Rachel. Had an amazing time on the Pillar walk with Neil as our guide. Always fantastic guides You certainly cater for the international traveller. Cathie and Emily xx. October We had a wonderful day and Rachel expertly guided us all up and down, with much knowledge, confidence and care (including encouraging me over the most challenging parts of the climb). Great local knowledge. John was an excellent guide who was full of interesting facts we felt in very safe hands. the end of the day. So thankful to John for an amazing day up Helvellyn, White Side & Raise from Legburthwaite. It was a super walk, but I would have enjoyed it more if I'd not been full of cold and generally feeling under the weather. So, whilst on Saturday I was struggling, with unlimited expletives flying around in my head and I kept promising myself I would NEVER climb another mountain, today I am looking for which mountain to climb next! I really just had to write and let you know how much I thoroughly enjoyed the Snowdon Horseshoe walk last Saturday. Many thanks! Duration: Up to 3 hours, A longer day taking on the most exhillerating Gorge in the Lake District I started walking with The Lake District Walker in June 2017. I certainly would not have attempted to go out in this type of environment without having undertaken this excellent course. My daughter was a bit nervous and Neil guided her every step of the way, making sure she felt safe and encouraged her throughout! Thank you all for making all those activities possible for me to do as I was on my own. Thank you so much. Highly recommended and we will definately be back. Cath. Advanced Navigation Course The whole process from booking to competition on the day was efficient and very professional. Our guide, Miles gave us lots of snippets of information along the way and we ended in the pub so a result! Angela. Follow this road over Whinlatter Pass and descend to Lorton, when the B5289 is reached turn left and continue on this road until Loweswater is reached. We A proper Lake District experience. Extremely knowledgeable about all things to do with the Lake District. Booked the beginners navigation course. We were provided details of the meet point as well as directions and a list of equipment we needed. found the soft snow section on the third quarter of the climb a bit hard Always professional, always flexible and always delivers a fabulous day out. Hi just wanted to thank Ross for guiding us up Scafell Pike on 30th Sept. Hi John I just want to say a massive thank you to Ross for yesterday, he knew how important it was to me to get to the top and he made sure we did it. As a novice climber John took all the stress out of the climb and I was able to really enjoy the day without having to think about which way to go or using a map or compass. The unrivalled views of Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater & Keswick complete the experience. Without him I definitely wouldn't have made it. Helm Crag I was very greatful for the lone of his walking pole for my sore knee on the descent it really helped. Duration: Up to 3 hours, A great scramble up an impressive gorge, great jumps along the way 10 Peak Challenge We've decided to come back in the summer, in our VW, for some summer walks. Had two excellent days of walking thanks to the Lake District Walker and especially to Neil our guide. He encouraged us and supported us all the way will definitely book with LDW again a great experience and I need to see it with some views next time! Thanks ladies and gents for your company. Steve Edwards. Thank you. Excellent day guided by Neil on Striding Edge, Helvellyn and Catsycam. See you all soon. From a very grateful Diksha. Great walk up to Red Screes on Sunday with our guide Simon. A very long day with heavy rain winds and quite deep snow in places but also a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding day with fantastic views and a great guide. I did the Lakeland 3000's 3 day challenge. All Northern Fells, Grasmoor The facilities at the meeting point were perfect, and easy to park and get changed. Stunning views with such a lovely sunny day. I particularly wish to say a huge thank you to Rachel who guided me over Striding Edge to Helvellyn, and Old Man of Coniston. Do pass on my thanks once more to James. I know everyone on the team was very appreciative. Neil is very informative about the fells and their history and was very encouraging to the group on this strenous route. Age range was 12 to 50 and all coped well with the scrambling. Despite the weather and sadly lack of views we had a amazing day out. Absolutely brilliant. James was a knowledgeable and gracious guide. Private Winter Skills Courses The Via Ferrata lets you experience the miner’s original route up the magnificent Fleetwith Pike on a continuous cable. Many thanks & Hopefully see you again soon Scafell Pike from Langdale The views throughout the day were absolutely stunning and there were plenty of opportunities to take it all in. When we arrived at Striding Edge the clouds cleared, the wind dropped and the sun came out. Many thanks challenge,although the weather was not to good the three days walking made Had a great walk last Monday, Grasmere to high raise. Many thanks. I've managed to "get by" with map & compass over many years, but now feel far more confident in applying the skills more accurately. Have booked for Hellvelyn and striding edge and can't wait. Thank you. Thank you once again for fitting me in at short notice. We are already talking about doing an annual event which would include a walk and I will certainly give you a call next year if we do so. He was very knowledgable on local fauna and history which he presented without being patronising or overbearing. With Ross, we walked (or should I say climbed) up Blencathra in the pouring rain. The group was made up of 7 ladies of various ages and abilities plus Charlie the dog. Your combined 'knowledge' of the mountains made the experience extra special. This was largely down to Neil who guided a wonderful walk. And it's a great deal down to you. Another wonderful day on Pillar with LDW. Many thanks, We had an excellent day and the views were amazing. Neil was the perfect walking companion - very knowledgeable and professional and seemingly totally happy with taking me - the sole participant - on the walk on a really wet and miserable July day. Kirkstile Inn: Lovely Lakeland Inn - See 290 traveler reviews, 167 candid photos, and great deals for Kirkstile Inn at Tripadvisor. including one of sunset reflections in Wast Water as we drove past at This three mile startwalks and finish at the Kirkstile Inn and give an outline of the history of es Loweswater and its people during the last thousand years. Would like to say thank you to you and Ross for my 2 day course I feel the knowledge you both got across was excellent and look forward to using the skills in the near future and will definitely look at future courses with yourself and your team. Am looking at the navigation weekends next! Thank you so much for an amazing adventure packed day and for kindly helping us get to and from the meeting point and hotel. The relaxed and friendly approach of learning made the whole experience enjoyable. Am now much more confident when looking at a map which is massive progress for me. We also did Catstycam on the way down, a fabulous day which all three of us in the group thoroughly enjoyed. He did a superb job of catering for all levels within the group. Looking for the best hikes and walks around Loweswater? We had an excellent day out on the fells with our guide, Tom, who had to re-route for us on the day due to footpath closure as a result of storm Emma a week earlier. We will be back without a doubt. Had a cracking day on a 7-miler around the Langdake Pikes. Caroline. Harder Fell Walks It’s quite an achievement but don’t underestimate it! We loved the group company, it was like walking with old friends. Visit the Grade 1 listed Wordsworth House, the birthplace and childhood home of William Wordsworth. A superb day out. I would never have done it on my own. Really grateful again for excellent guiding in beautiful places . Scottish Winter Skills Courses Just wanted to drop you a note to say thanks - the day went very well. Lakes 3000's Challenge All in all very challenging but equally very rewarding. The weather was kind to us, and we managed to safely reach the top of the challenging Sharp Edge, before the rain and mist arrived. Many thanks, Great day, thank you. I was then given extra reassurance via email. Laura, hi We offer a great range of real ales, including our own brewed Loweswater Gold and Vanilla Stout. John was such an amazing guide. Weather was brilliant but what made it an even more enjoyable experience was Paul our guide. We would highly recommend him as we definitely would not have reached the summit without his guidance and crampons! Very impressed with our guide ( one of your ' Johns ) who despite this not being one of his regular walks was just so well prepared - professional and aware of changing wind / weather conditions throughout the day and totally considerate of our just three in todays group - In a word 'Excellent ' Dear John and Neil, Thank you so much for the best walking holiday! A great experience which was made totally uncomplicated and enjoyable by the advice, knowledge and patience of our guide. I will definitely be back Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater: See 776 unbiased reviews of Kirkstile Inn, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. Great introduction to Ghyll scrambling. Thanks for all your help in organising our English 3000’s challenge, 14 out of 24 of us finished and now it’s all over I can say it was brilliant. Kirkstile Inn features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Loweswater. All the best Alex was our leader full of great knowledge and advice on what started as a tricky walk in the rain and mist. Very knowledgeable and a really nice guy. Peter and Hugh were great and helped us all around comfortably inside our 12 hour target. We had Ghyll Scrambled with John in Langdale last year and this was top of our list for this year's trip. Kirkstile Inn: wonderful stay - See 289 traveler reviews, 167 candid photos, and great deals for Kirkstile Inn at Tripadvisor. I came across The Lake District Walker in a Google search and just went for it. Moderate Fell Walks My thanks to Robbie, Had a lovely walk with Andy, he is a great guide. Just a great big Thank you to John at the lake district walker & especially to Rik & Ross for providing us with 2 epic days out on sucessfully completing The 24 Peaks in 24 Hours.. Thank you! Thank you to John for an amazing afternoon Ghyll scrambling at Newlands. I would recommend this course to anyone who seeks to be more confident and self reliant in the fells. Great fun - all equipment provided and was of good quality. Had a great day ghyll scrambling with John. With the help of the fantastic guide, Neil, I completed 2 spectacular walks, the Fairfield Horseshoe and Scafell Pike from Seathwaite. Ideal base for walks around the Lake District. Very glad we did not attempt this without a guide - some places would have been tricky and there are points at which it's not easy to see the route. ‘Neil and Rachel were fantastic during our monster 13.5 hour, 20 peak charity walk. Clare. Neil was great, informative and attentive, and we had sun and snow, but always visibility to see the wonderful views. What a great day, great walk and great guide. Thank you my 10 year old granddaughter and her friend loved the Ghyll scrambling at church Beck Coniston. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our group trek with John to the summit of Scafell Pike on Sunday, 19 September. Thank you for helping then fufill a dream . This is one of Wainwright's favourite areas. Route The weather was on our side, the views were spectacular, we all had a fabulous day. I've been guided by Mark, Rachel, Neil, Paul and John all of whom have been professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Best regards John, was first class on my recent Great Gables walk. So we met John and I intrusted him with my family . She showed interest in all of us and we all had a great chat with a walk thrown in. Have walked in Lakes and elsewhere quite extensively - always with social based walking groups . Really good group with the same abilities. We are fairly new to fell walking, only been doing it about 3 months. Excellent day. We'll be back. Really enjoyed the experience and definitely feel more confident with navigation and use of my new equipment.I would not hesitate to book further activities and friends have already asked for recommendations. Neil was our guide for our group of five. Loweswater is a small hamlet situated between Loweswater and Crummock waters. Myself and a group of friend completed Ben Nevis with you guys last weekend, great day so thanks John for that. You pitched it perfectly giving us lots of opportunity to practice. Just reach the top of Scafell pike it was a great day a bit windy, but warn and when the sun comes through its georgeous and views breathtaking. Friendly groups and some amazing scenery. Paul was leading off my group and he was particularly helpful to a couple of members who were a little bit apprehensive and they have since said that they wouldn’t have managed to do it without Paul’s support and expertise. So I've done some more challenging walks and been out in good weather and bad. David and I really enjoyed the walk! And lunch under Adams survival shelter! Kind regards, We present you with a total of 15 hiking trails around Loweswater — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going. The Lakeland 3000's 3 day challenge was amazing , exceeding my (already high !) First, the level of tramping was just what we wanted, and the guide was an excellent "companion" who set a good pace that was just right. You were an excellent guide for our group. Will definitely be booing the advance navigation next. Thanks to John for a great walk on Armboth fell taking in High Tove, High Seat and Raven Cragg. An enjoyable ascent, with plenty of history and anecdotal information from Paul. John you rock. Many thanks Martin. The Kirkstile Inn is signposted down the lane to the left.From Cockermouth: Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, leaving town opposite Sainsburys. Easier Fell Walks We split into two teams and from the off The weather was so lousy and visibility so poor at times that, had we not had a guide, I think I'd still be on that mountain. Hi, just wanted to say thanks for an amazing walk up blencathra today we both loved it. We plan to come up again towards the end of the summer & I will give you a call. Thoroughly enjoyed the scramble over Striding Edge then onto Helvellyn for views as far as the eye could see. Thanks to our guide Armold for his patience and cheerfulness despite the torrential rain and 50mph winds and for getting us to the top and back safely. A fab course, for great value, which has left me with the skills I need to go wandering by myself in the great yonder....;;0). Snowdon & Crib Goch We're so glad we did the walk with him, he knew exactly the right way to tackle the more challenging parts of the walk. Found a couple of other walkers and Bryan, who was leading the walk was on time and gave everyone a warm welcome. Pillar from Wasdale Head I also did Helvellyn/Striding Edge with guide Rachel who was also a great guide and it was a fantastic day. Both were also great company. He is very knowledgeable and excellent company on a walk. Thanks again. I really enjoyed the day, the weather was brilliant on the climbs (so glad of that) with poor visibility on the top and a tiny bit of rain on the way down, this mixture of weather seemed to add to the day's fun. We all really enjoyed our walk with Ricky. Marion McCormick. Just a quick email to pass on my thanks for the course I attended with James on Friday. Nigel Bailey, Thank you for such a lovely walk up Castle Crag. It was an amazing course! He made sure that we got the most out of our day whilst ensuring that no one individual was beyond their ability. Would definitely recommend. I am already looking for the opportunity for another trip to The Lakes. Martin. There were 9 Ozzie’s in our group and Neil handled the diverse group extremely well and dealt with issues far beyond his job description, with us all finally arriving into Robin Hoods Bay as planned. No hesitation in recommending Innes. It was such a fantastic walk - I grew up in the area and have done a fair amount of walking in the lakes but by far this is the best I’ve ever done. A superb fell walking day thanks Neil and yourself John for offering a first class service from m the initial call to you from New Zealand. Bowfell Climbed Scafell Pike today with my daughter and a lovely group of lady hikers, including our fabulous guide Rachel. Not only very, very knowledgeable but also his love for Lakeland shone through. People always say you can go on your own, but I wanted to go with a guide and a group of people with similar interests. Donna. In addition we got a taste of the expert knowledge that John has of the area, it's geology and history. Neil was excellent in what turned out to be really wet conditions. We can't wait for our next visit to the Lakes and will be back in touch to arrange the Scafell Pike trip! Overall highly recommended. I have climbed Mts Snowdon (twice), the Ben and Kilimanjaro (though was too ill to summit), but the terrain at Scafell Pike was unexpected and challenging; I also lacked energy and my mojo had gone AWOL. He also pointed out different points of interest and the whole day was very relaxed. Awesome Many thanks, I am keen now to look at doing my Silver stage. Neil is extremely knowledgeable and kept the group together despite our varying abilities. John and his team of consistently exceptional guides have encouraged and supported me to attempt walks I could never have imagined doing and yet did. He was extremely knowledgeable about the geography of the area and was super encouraging when I was anxious about cross striding edge. Take a troll along the River Derwent too. Great guided walk up Blencathra. Thank you for a excellent day of navigation on Sunday August 13th. We booked to join the scheduled walk and as it turned out we had John all to ourselves. Thank you. We all thoroughly enjoyed the sliding, jumping and scrambling. All Western Fells, Walking Weekends An amazing escape from the real world. Brilliant day! Met by Ian and Corrine Highly recommended! ), but John was a great instructor, responding to our needs/wants and managing to find suitable areas for us to learn and practice our skills. Thank you! I would recommend LDW to anyone who maybe unsure about self-guided walking in the mountains or for those who want a tailor made walk. Cheers John, Hi, a massive thank you to Neil who took my dad my two sons and myself scrambling up Church Beck Ghyll last Thursday we all had a fabulous time. Views were stunning. First time up Scafell Pike as a family of 4 (two adults and two boys aged 10 and 7). He assisted me (and the group down the chimney) with foot and hand holds in the rock. March Dale Head Thanks John for a fab day out in very tough conditions up on High Street. The guide was great & please pass on our appreciation Challenge Events, Yorkshire 3 Peaks He kept spirits up when we had all seriously had enough and we can't thank him enough. My son and I were part of a small group (just 3) to be taken up to Scafell Pike from Seathwaite by Rachel. Catbells We walked with Paul up Scafell Pike, Scafell, Green Gable and Great Gable over 2 days. Stoneycroft Gill, Newlands Fairfield Private Navigation Courses Haystacks A pleasant easy descent back to our starting point. Once again many, many thanks. It was a fantastic day! Please can you pass on my thanks - I wasn’t able to do so myself on the day as my daughter was unwell and I needed to quickly get her back to our hotel. 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