Nearly as north as Binsey

This event continues the North West regional committee's annual summer series with the Wainwright Society. Rooted firmly in Wainwright territory, we will make an exploration on foot into the Northern Fells, where only Binsey lies further north.

These landscapes beyond the Lakes volcanics, deep in Skiddaw range’s sedimentary slate, and cut by water and the Cumbrian Way, are now a vast ocean of upland, where the “loneliest house in England” is anchored, alone.

This walk will also consider the ambitious rewilding proposals for Skiddaw Forest, a predominantly treeless tract of fell, moor and dale – watched over by Carrock Fell’s ancient hill fort, and our summit goal for this upland round – a future stronghold for Nature’s increase, here, and beneath, already peregrine stooped skies, set in Lakeland’s northern backlands.

About the leader

The walk will be led by Phil Houghton, North West (Cumbria and Lancashire) regional committee member.

Event information

This is an extended walk into hilly terrain requiring moderate fitness and previous experience of hillwalking. The walk will traverse footpaths which will be steep and muddy in places.

Participants should bring full outdoor clothing, suitable footwear, food and drink.

Dogs are not permitted on this walk. 

Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.
• Your contact details (name and mobile phone number) will be shared with the event organiser in case of emergency or last-minute change to the event. The event organiser will delete all of the information provided by you within seven days of the event taking place.
• If you have any pre-existing medical conditions that will affect your ability to participate in this visit (including any dietary allergies) please let us know events@rgs.org

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

This event has been organised by the North West regional committee with The Wainwright Society.