Guided walk: Gowbarrow Fell & Aira Force
About
Experience the best of both worlds: sweeping fell-top panoramas and a magical woodland descent.From Gowbarrow Fell, enjoy stunning views over Ullswater, then descend through temperate rainforest to the dramatic 65-foot gorge and waterfall of Aira Force.
Meeting Point: Aira Force Car Park
Distance: 5 miles | 8km
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 5h
Group size: max. 8 people
Not included: transport, lunch, snacks and drinks
Outline of the day
10am: Meet at Aira Force National Trust car park
Introduction to the route and conditions.
10.15am – 3pm: Walk through Aira force temperate rain forest and learn about this rare habitat, walk to the summit of Gowbarrow Fell (one of the 214 Wainwrights) and admire the view of Ullswater, the second largest lake of the Lake District.
3pm: Debrief and then head home
Location
Aira Force National Trust Car Park
Penrith , Cumbria CA11 0JS