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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

 

 Come with us on this walk 8.5km from Grange over Sands up Hampsfell to the Hospice. 

We will enjoy the woods on the way up, at the top we will navigate over limestone, once at the Hospice we can enjoy the 360 degrees views.  

From here we will descend into Cartmel, lovely historic village and the priory is worth a look in. Lots of different shops so time will be given for a good look round.

After this we walk through the racecourse back to Cart in Cartmel to catch the train back to Grange over Sands. 

The climb through the woods to the hospice is quite steep, and as the natural terrain is limestone that's what we will encounter. The woods will provide us with a cool canopy but also roots underfoot in places, we will take our time with many stops on the way.

Then on the descent one part is quite steep again we will take our time, will stretch our legs before walking on the road, they will thank you.  

As we are out in the country always a chance of coming across cows. Will be a lovely day. 

Hampsfell Hospice - was built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel to provide shelter to travellers. Is also on the Cistercian way, an old monk's route from Grange over Sands to Piel castle. 

Cartmell Priory - was founded in 1190 by William Marshall, created 1st Earl of Pembroke, was first colonised by Augustinian Canons, a prior and 12 twelve canons sent from Bradenstoke priory in Wiltshire. Monastic visitors, pilgrims and other travellers having just crossed the bay sands would have gazed in awe at the sight of Cartmel Priory as it nestled in the shelter of the wooded valley below.  

 

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

 

Location Notes:

car park here, charges apply and also Windermere road W3W///miracle.quicker.distracts