BMC Community hike at Kendal Mountain Festival with Komoot

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Join BMC and komoot on a guided hike at Kendal Mountain Festival 2024. If you have a suitable fitness level for the route and value connecting with other outdoor lovers, you’re invited to hike with us! 

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Sunday 24th November 10am

About the walk

This route of the Outlying Wainwright Fells above Staveley takes in several of the summits that comprise Potter Fell. En route, you are treated to a number of scenic little tarns, serene trails and wonderful views of the higher fells.

Starting and finishing at Staveley Station - less than a ten-minute train ride from Kendal, the hike heads north through the village, cross the River Kent and begins to ascend towards the sprawling Potter Fell. Rising between the Kent and the River Sprint, Potter Fell is a ‘wild tangle’ – as Wainwright put it – of hillocks, gorgeous heather, rocky outcrops, and grass, its flanks liberally sprinkled with little tarns. Potter Fell has four distinct summits, two of which are nameless. The route seeks them out, starting with Ulgraves and finishing on the highest, Brunt Knott.

Events timings and meeting points:

  • 10 am Meet at the Komoot stand at the Brewery Arts Centre Kendal for the free shuttle to Staveley (leaving at 10.15 am) or meet 10.45 am at Staveley Train Station
  • 11 am Walk starts prompt from Staveley Train station
  • 3 pm Free shuttle back to Kendal from Staveley Train Station

There will be the option for a free shuttle bus return between Kendal and Staveley, leaving Kendal at 10.15am and returning at 3pm. You’ll have the option to sign up for this in the week leading up to the Festival. Otherwise, we suggest travelling to Staveley by public transport.

DOWNLOAD: Please download the route in advance of the hike

Logistics

Meet: 10am at the komoot stand in Kendal for a shuttle or /10.45am at Staveley Train Station, hike starts at 11am

Route: 7.5 miles (12 km) approx 3-4 hours depending on the weather and breaks

Hike level: Intermediate hike - some experience of walking in hill and moorlands is expected

Kit: Please wear outdoor clothing suitable to the weather conditions and bring sufficient water and supplies

Check out: Hike route card

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