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SUMMARY:Nordic Walking For The Fells
DESCRIPTION:Start time: 10am – 1pm \nInstructor: Nicky Merrett \nLocation: Glenridding Tourist Information\, Ullswater \nThe Nordic Walking technique is an artform. \nThe art of efficient movement and power whilst staying relaxed\, with free and fluid movement over the ground with 4 legs. \nYou don’t realise what you don’t know\, about your own body until you come along and have a go… \nOur true belief – 4 legs are better than 2 in the fells. \nOUR INSTRUCTORS: \nLearn these techniques with our Hiking Highs experts\, Nicky Merrett\, AKA Nordic Nic since 2015\, or Sean Bolland our new expert instructor. Both Nicky & Sean are qualified instructors with British Nordic Walking. They will take you through the ‘10 Steps to Nordic Walking’ in line with INWA (International Nordic Walking Federation) guidelines\, enabling a fantastic and efficient technique to be developed over your Nordic Walking journey. \nNORDIC WALKING BENEFITS: \nUse 90% of your muscles\, by using upper body equally as hard as lower body \nImprove & correct your posture \nStrengthen your lower back & core muscles \nIncrease your cardiovascular and aerobic fitness \nLift pelvic floor\, essential for everyone\, this is where the power for our shoulder/arm strength originates in the body \nAlleviate pressure on knees/hips/ankles for the duration of your hikes \nIncrease uphill speed by ⅓ with correct posture and pole plant \nManage your poles over technical or tricky ground\, to give confidence. \nHave excellent ‘pole etiquette’ around other walkers\, no one likes poles flying everywhere at gates/stiles or when not being used \nTake your hiking to the next level \nAND most of all have fun in the fells with 4 legs! \nCOURSE INFORMATION: \nOur regular 3 hour courses are over a 3 mile route\, stopping regularly to learn the next step and understanding the Nordic style tools for keeping fit outdoors with poles. WE even have a go at skipping with poles\, and demonstrate running with poles. You have a go at both if you like\, but definitely not compulsory… \nCourse dates: \n4th of every month\, alternating between Glenridding\, Keswick & Grasmere. \n18th of every month – Staveley and occasionally Ambleside or Grasmere \nBespoke courses can be arranged\, with a gentler outlook\, tailored completely for you and your friends\, or we may be able to put on an additional group course for 90 minutes if you feel this is more appropriate for you\, by arrangement on a day to suit you. Nothing is set in stone with Hiking Highs\, and all is flexible! \nPOLES \nLeki Nordic Walking poles are supplied on all our courses. We will fit you to the right length poles for you. There is the opportunity to buy from range of Leki Nordic Walking poles\, from Hiking Highs\, after our courses. We offer 10% off the retail price to our clients. We strongly recommend you do not buy Nordic Walking or Trekking poles prior to the course which may not be suitable for you\, or described incorrectly on the internet! Please wait until you have tried them out\, remember THESE ARE YOUR NEW FEET and you should not buy shoes you don’t like! \nKit List: \nWaterproof top and bottoms for emergency even on dry day\nHat\nGloves\nDrink & Snack\nWarm layer as we will not be moving quickly\nBegin with the fundamentals of efficient use of poles\, & how this changes the way your body moves once it becomes a quadruped (2 legs / 2 poles!). This course is not strenuous\, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels if you are comfortable with a 3 mile hike. We will have fun with our poles\, even learning to skip for strength and fitness too. \nPlease do email us if you have any questions: nicola@hikinghighs.co.uk
URL:https://www.ullswater.org/event/nordic-walking-for-the-fells-2/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Glenridding Tourist Information Office\, 3 Greenside Road\, Glenridding\, Cumbria\, CA11 0PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Adventure,Sports,Walking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat The Bounds
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday 4th July 2026 (Traditionally the 1st Saturday in July).\nStart / Finish: Patterdale School\, Ullswater\, CA11 0NL\nDonate if you can’t join in – the event raises funds for Patterdale School \nIn the footsteps of the boys of Patterdale Parish\, who traditionally ‘Beat The Bounds’: A glorious journey along the Patterdale Parish Boundary\, with up to 20 summits – run\, hike or jog 28 miles (full boundary)\, 16 miles (first half)\, 12 miles (second half)\, or 6 miles (mini-beat). It’s fun\, quirky and a magnificent route in all weathers. Participants have some points to hit along the way on the Parish Boundary itself (see route below). \nJoin a 45-year-old tradition in the Ullswater Valley\, along with locals and regular visitors to ‘Beat the Bounds’ of the Patterdale Parish Boundary\, following the Parish Bounds as closely as possible. \n​The Full Parish Boundary\, (including the Ullswater lake crossing – which is not part of this event!) is almost 30 miles long\, with approximately 10\,200 feet of ascent\, taking in many famous Lakeland fells and landmarks including Raise\, Helvellyn\, Nethermost Pike\, Dollywaggon Pike\, Grisedale Tarn\, Fairfield\, Red Screes\, Kirkstone Pass\, High Street\, Angle Tarn and Place Fell. On a good day there are stupendous views throughout the length of the walk. Think of it as a high-level companion to the Ullswater Way! There is\, of course\, a little twist in the route to follow the ‘actual’ parish boundary on the OS map… so your navigation skills will be put to good use! \nBespoke waterproof maps are be available to purchase and be posted out to you in advance of the event on request. \nThe record time to complete the full route is: 5 hours 56 minutes. \nEvent options & routes\nFull Boundary Event:\n28 miles and 10\,200ft ascent [route & gpx]\nStart times for 2025: 5:30am-7:30am rolling start\nCheckpoint: Kirkstone Pass (cut off: 3pm) snacks (sweet and savoury)\, VOOM Nutrition (bars and hydration)\, hot and cold drinks. Our community are kindly organising and staffing the checkpoint. Other goodies for participants (free) and spectators (to purchase) will be in abundance! \n1st (toughest!) Half-Boundary Event (Patterdale School to Kirkstone Top):\n16 miles and 6\,500 ft ascent – the tougher of the two halves [route & gpx]\nStart: Patterdale School 5:30am-7:30am. 1st finishers cannot arrive at Kirkstone Top until 10am. Course closes at Kirkstone Pass at 3pm\nPublic transport from Kirkstone Pass back to Patterdale School runs every 2 hours (subject to change in 2026 timetable). If numbers allow we will provide transport with school minibus . Or you may of course walk back downhill to the valley. \n2nd Half-Boundary Event (top of Kirkstone Pass to Patterdale):\n12 miles and 3\,700 ft ascent [route & gpx]\nStart: Kirkstone Pass Summit 10am-3pm\nPublic transport is available from Patterdale School to the top of Kirkstone Pass for your start \nFamily Mini-beat (Walk / Downhill Run):\n6 miles via Hartsop Hall\, downhill! [route & gpx]\nStart: Kirkstone Pass Summit 12-1pm\nPublic transport is available from Patterdale School to the top of Kirkstone Pass for your start\nA rolling start means you will be able to start between the suggested start times above\, at your leisure \nMore details\nThe fastest known times to complete the full route (from 2024) are:\nMale: Bobby Gard-Storry 2024 – 5 hours\, 53 minutes\, 31 seconds.\nFemale: Karen Nash 8 hours\, 28 minutes\, 50 seconds. \nThe fastest known times to complete the 1st half are:\nMale: Simon Haydock 2025 – 8 hours\, 31 minutes\, 37 seconds.\nFemale: Isobel Meikle 2025 – 8 hours\, 52 minutes\, 19 seconds. \nThe fastest known times to complete the 2nd half are:\nMale: Adam Knodwell 202 – 3 hours\, 6 minutes\, 35 seconds.\nFemale: Angela Wilson 2024 – 3 hours\, 6 minutes\, 41 seconds. \nYou will be provided with a tracker\, which not only gives us reassurance of your location and safety\, but also enables the organisers to ensure you have ticked off a few strategic points along the route – even more reason to make sure your navigation skills are spot on. The strategic points will not necessarily be mountain summits – we will be watching\, which is half the fun of this event! After all it’s the Parish Boundary\, not a route only following the trails. \nFamily and friends are welcome to Kirkstone Top to cheer you on. Why not suggest they take part in the mini-beat? This is a downhill\, 6-mile treasure hunt for families / friends: £10 per family\, individuals £5 (local families walk for free). Please enter online to help us gauge numbers\, or you can still enter on the day (the mini-beat only). This route starts from Kirkstone Pass to finish at Patterdale School. \nYou will be sent participant information\, plus a detailed route description\, by email during lead-up to the event. The GPX routes are also available\, see below. \nTraditionally the event has been a walking event and has been conducted to raise funds for Patterdale Church of England School (the second most remote school in England)\, which could not survive financially without generous donations from fundraising events. (They need to raise £17\,000 per annum in order to stay open.) The event also raises funds for the ministry and work of St Patrick’s Church\, Patterdale. It has become a local tradition to ‘Beat the Bounds’\, since it was established 45 years ago by Stephen Gorton – a resident of Hartsop\, a long-standing member of the church congregation and a founder member of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team. \nThis event has historically been a free event where folk raised money in the form of a sponsored walk independently\, and can obviously still continue to do so. Confirmation of how to donate your fundraising will be given to all those partaking in the event\, and there is an option to donate additional funds when you enter via Si-Entries. \nYour entry fee will include: warm welcome before you start; tracker fitted to your pack; bespoke race number; Kirkstone checkpoint food & drinks; finishers’ soup & cake. \nCut-off times will be applied at Kirkstone Pass and Boredale Hause (on the 2nd half) to ensure the safe return of all participants to the valley. \nTo make sure this all happens safely and smoothly\, Nicky will organise the event with her experienced event team\, first aiders and event volunteers for many years to come. We hope that the volunteers from the valley and community will also remain highly involved. It is for these reasons that there is now a charge for this event. \nThere will 100% discount for residents of the Patterdale Parish. The discount code will be circulated around the parish and is available by emailing nicola@hikinghighs.co.uk. \nWe would like to thank VOOM Nutrition for supporting this event with a supply of hydration and energy along the way for hikers and runners at Kirkstone Top. \nPlease be advised there is a no refund policy for this event. If you cannot participate and have already entered\, please let us know as we pay for each tracker ordered. Your entry fee will be considered a donation to Patterdale C of E Primary School and St Patrick’s Church\, Patterdale.
URL:https://www.ullswater.org/event/patterdale-parish-boundary-beat-the-bounds-3/
LOCATION:Patterdale C of E Primary School\, Patterdale\, Penrith\, CA11 0NL
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SUMMARY:Gold Advanced 2 Day Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Navigation Techniques – Gold Award for the NNAS \nWhat to expect \nIt is required to have the NNAS Silver Certificates before signing up for the Gold level\, \nThis fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver level\, plus you ability to navigate when the going gets tough (underfoot!) We will not be heading high into the mountains\, but onto open fell and marshy ground too and mostly off trail as much as possible. If you demonstrate the correct understanding after 2 days intensive training and assessment\, then you will walk away with an NNAS Gold Certificate and achieving this Gold level will put you in a great position for entering higher level Mountain Marathons\, or put it towards a Mountain Leader Training course\, and will really help with the find navigation off trail on extremely varied terrain. \nYou will be crossing open fell\, for the most part of this course durations and this will not be on paths except to reach the open fell. Having said this we will travel very slowly over this ground and ensure the safety of participants. We will mostly only be walking over grassey tussocks\, boggy area and occasional rocky sections which could be technical. \nWhat will you learn? \nUtilise the skills and techniques of the Bronze and Silver Awards in the context of Gold National Navigation Award navigation strategies.\nUtilise contours and fine detail as the prime method of navigation.\nAccurately: Follow a route\, judge distance\, check progress against time\, use relevant compass skills and maintain continuous map contact.\nUse back bearings and transits to confirm the current position.\nUse aspect of slope as an aid to relocation.\nSelect appropriate techniques within an overall navigation strategy.\nNavigate in intricate terrain in reduced visibility i.e. mist or darkness.\nSelect an appropriate\, safe route in relation to height gain and loss\, dangerous terrain and other major hazards.\nAssess the route ahead in the field in relation to prevailing conditions or changing circumstances (e.g. weather\, time\, daylight\, ability/fitness) and re-plan the route appropriately if necessary.\nShorten a route\, use an escape route and know emergency procedures.\nRecognise the occurrence of a navigational error within a few minutes and apply appropriate relocation techniques.\nSelect appropriate clothing\, equipment and first aid for walking in remote areas in all weather conditions.\nUnderstand the physical demands created by hill and moorland terrain in all weather conditions.\nUnderstand the effects of cold\, heat\, fatigue and discomfort on decision making and execution of a selected route.\nUnderstand the implications of climate change on the outdoor environment and be knowledgeable in practical steps to mitigate its effect.\nUnderstand the pros and cons of appropriate electronic navigation devices and describe/demonstrate their use in the context of Gold terrain.\nWhat are the benefits? \nGain a deeper understanding on how to use a map & compass in order to navigate a chosen route in difficult conditions\, across different scales of maps and over difficult terrain.\nGrow your confidence to take people further afield\, but with-in your qualification’s perimeter’s\nGain a Gold NNAS certificate to show you have the skills (continued personal development)\nUse this course to help you gain your Mountain Leader Qualification (It will set you on the right track\, giving you a good understanding of navigation\, not give you the course work or qualification)\nIncrease your route potential by being able to plan breath taking routes for friends/groups for more experienced walkersand those wanting to explore – whatever the terrain\, or time of day.\nWho is it for? \nFell Walkers & Trail Runners\, especially those wishing to up into the mountains to their full potential and take themselves way off the beaten track for added interest and fun\, in a safe manner\, but also to be able to make the right choice when to get themselves off the fell by deviating the route at short notice and in bad weather and little visibility. We will be walking for the duration of this course – NOT RUNNING! although runners may find the skills of huge benefit on events they are planning for. \nThis is an advanced-level course for navigation for personal development & will give you a NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Gold Award\, assuming you are able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the skills being learnt on the course. \nFor the full Gold Navigator award syllabus please see the NNAS website. \nThe Gold Navigation Award includes pre- and post-course question papers. These will be given to candidates when they book with their chosen Course Provider. \nGold courses are run by Course Directors who not only have plenty of top-level navigation experience but also have been on a special NNAS-run course in tutoring Gold courses. \nMaximum tutor to participant ratio is 1:4 \nThe NNAS Gold Navigator Award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 6\, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion. \nCourse Program \nMeeting place: Dockray / Pooley Bridge – Ullswater\, Lake District \nDetails: \nThere will be course work pre arrival\, which will be emailed to you 1 week prior to the course\, this should take no longer than a couple of hours. There will also be either homework on the Saturday night or post-course work (which ever you prefer)\, taking around 1 hour to complete. \nDay 1: 10:45 – Meet and greet – for an 11am start. Finish time approx 6pm/7pm. \nDay 2: 8:30 start – 15:30/16:00 finish \nWhat to bring \nCompass\nMAP REQUIREMENTS – please let me know if you need me to buy you any of these from our local shop in the village\, ‘Catstycam’\, as it is good to support them :\nHarvey/BMC 1:40’000 map of the Lake District\nHarvey/BMC 1:25’000 map of the Lake District East (if you have historic Harvey maps you will find you will need Central and East maps from your mapshelf!)\nOrdnance Survey 1:50’000 no 90\nOrdnance Survey 1:25’000 OL5\nWE CAN SELL YOU YOUR MAPS\, and can post in advance of your course if you would like? \nPlease bring your own food\, hill snacks\, drink & hot drink and suitable mountain kit for yourself for a full day out in unpleasant conditions\, even if the weather is due to be good. Please bring your own 1st aid kit and emergency blanket and small shelter if you have one\, and of course your own head torch & spare or spare batteries. By Gold Level you should understand the required personal kit list\, if you are unsure please get in touch.\nMeet your coach \nNicola is the inspiration behind Hiking Highs\, as well as being a qualified Mountain Leader\, Nic has navigated her way around on the Mountain Marathon scene in the Lakes and Scotland also. As well as guiding her Nordic Walking group up and all over the Lakeland fells on a weekly basis\, Nic take herself navigating in all conditions to keep navigation skills fresh and at her finger tips. \nAccommodation – We recommend: \nOur very own ‘Helvellyn Hideaways – The Hut’ … Sleeps 2 beside the Glenridding Beck\, 2km up the Glenridding Valley at Greenside Mines\, has small kitchenette & loo – twin or double\, discount for 1 person. bedding provided or without is cheaper\, …. There is an outdoor bucket shower too. \nWe also have a fabulous ‘Room With A View’ for rent… with kitchenette and shower room \nWe also have connections with lots of B&B’s\, hotels and guest houses in the valley\, so get in touch if you need help to find somewhere. \nhttp://www.cornershop.uk.com/ and Glenridding Mini Mart stock lots of yummy goodies to top up your food… \nhttps://catstycam.com/ will supply you with any kit you may have forgotten also… we have everything you need right here!
URL:https://www.ullswater.org/event/gold-advanced-2-day-navigation/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:Pooley Bridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Equestrian,Event,Outdoor Adventure,Walking,Workshop
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