Grasmere Gingerbread Walk

Adventure Solos: Helping people in their 30s, 40s and 50s build new friendships through the outdoors.

DETAILS

  • Date: Friday 29th November 2024.
  • ​Meeting point: Red Bank Road Car Park, Grasmere, LA22 9SW.
  • Start time: 10.30am.
  • Approximately end time: 4pm
  • Distance: 5 miles (8km).
  • Duration: Approximately 4 hours' walk + c30 mins at gingerbread shop + c1 hour visit to pub.
  • Pace: Steady (please bear this in mind if you're a fast hiker).
  • Fitness required: Moderate.

DESCRIPTION

  • This walk starts and ends in Grasmere, and we pop by the Gingerbread Shop to stock up before the walk ends at an iconic Lake District pub in town.
  • The Gingerbread shop in Grasmere is a must-stop shop in the Lake District. 
  • Sarah Nelson's created the recipe in 1854, it's described as a 'tantalising, mouth-watering cross taste sensation'. I'm a fan, and can also recommend their rum butter for your toast!
  • ​The walk is around 5 miles (8km) and ascends up Lord Crag to give us views over Grasmere and Rydal Water.
  • ​​The highest point on this route is 450m, and we start at approximately 50m, so there is a medium hill to ascend. The walk takes around 4 hours.
  • We walk at a steady pace for this hike; a moderate level of fitness will suffice. ​​

​Find out how to join your first hike with us for free when you sign up to the Adventure Solos mailing list at www.AdventureSolos.com

 

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