Fell Walking

If you have never been to Cumbria which is in the middle and over to the North if your looking at a map of England. It may appear to be a maze of mountians and river valleys. Maybe you want to take a holiday there, however, your just not sure what would be the best method to use to see this amazing part of the world in the time that you have.

What do you want to see? Some mountains are easy to climb some are not. Just ask one of the local experts. What ever method you use to do your planning you will find that the best way to see the Lake District is on foot or as it is known fell walking.

Because only four mountains, Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, and Skiddaw, exceed three thousand feet in height, a good portion of the Lake District’s mountains, or fells as they are commonly known, are fairly moderate in difficulty, and exploring them and the land around their bases is known as “fell walking” or “hill walking” instead of hiking or backpacking.

Those that wish to participate in this satisfying activity should be sure to research the area to which they will be travelling prior to planning their trip so that the proper preparations can be made for both terrain and weather.

When planning a fell walking trip, it is important to be both well prepared and also not too bring too much, as failing to do either could make for an unpleasant situation. Before constructing a final list of what you will bring, determine whether you will be walking mostly in the low-level valleys or whether you will be attempting to summit a peak. Remember that higher elevations in Lake District are likely to be much cooler than the valleys and will require that you bring warmer clothing, walking boots and proper emergency supplies in case of an injury. Essentials in any pack are water, high energy foods, waterproof layers, whistle, flashlight and compass.

Check out some on-line web sites about fell walking before you go on your trip. Most will provide you with maps and routes to take. One of the best sites is the website of the Lakes District National Park apart from telling you local events you will also be able to check out the weather information.