Guided Walks and Scrambling
Everything you need to know before your day
This page has everything for a guided walk or scramble — what to bring, what I provide and what to expect. Because every one of these days is planned around you, the meeting point and time are confirmed separately.
Booked on something else? All the other information pages are here.
What to expect
Everyone heads into the mountains for different reasons — whether you're a seasoned walker, after a scrambling route, or it's your first proper day out on the hills.
This is your day. Unlike our fixed sessions, a guided walk is planned around what you want to do, your experience and the conditions on the day. That means there's no set route on this page — we agree that between us beforehand.
Through the day you'll get all the guidance and coaching you need, and I'll share what I know about the area as we go. It's as much about the walking as the summit.
Where and when to meet me
This one is different from our other activities. Because your route is planned around you, there's no fixed meeting point or start time on this page.
I'll send you the meeting point and time separately, before your day. If you haven't had that from me and your walk is coming up, chase me — don't assume.
Many of our routes start in remote valleys where phone signal is poor, so screenshot whatever directions I send you rather than relying on live navigation.
Questions before the day, or running late on it? Call or WhatsApp me on 07502 604166.
What to bring
- Walking boots. Trainers will not do — you need a good sole and waterproof uppers
- Waterproof jacket and trousers. A proper hard-wearing set, not a shower jacket
- A 25–30 litre rucksack. Waist and sternum straps spread the load. Walk around with it packed to check it's comfortable
- A spare warm layer — a good insulated jacket or jumper
- Gloves, buff and hat. Worth having any time of year in the Lakes
- At least 2 litres of water. A hydration bladder makes it easier to keep drinking on the move
- Plenty of food and snacks. Sandwiches, chocolate, crisps — more than you think you need
- A head torch and spare batteries. Always worth having, whatever the plan
- Any medication you take, and tell me about it before we set off
- A camera
Loose outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather, and no jeans — they're miserable when wet and they don't dry.
What I provide
- A fully qualified, experienced mountain leader — that's me
- All technical equipment for scrambling and climbing days — ropes, harnesses and the rest
- An emergency shelter, comprehensive first aid kit, phone, sleeping bag and navigation equipment, carried by me
- Photos throughout the day, sent to you afterwards
One exception: technical equipment isn't used on Helvellyn and Striding Edge, so there's none to provide on those routes.
Before you come
Everyone taking part needs to complete the medical and disclaimer form. It's online — no printing, no paperwork on the day. You'll find it under “View Required Documents” on your booking receipt email. If you're booking for a group, every person needs to complete their own.
Tell me about any medical condition, injury or medication before the day rather than at the meeting point. On a mountain day it changes how I plan the route, and it almost never stops anyone taking part.
Still got a question?
Call or WhatsApp me on 07502 604166, or email info@lakedistrictadventuring.co.uk.
It's me that answers, not a call centre.
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