

Lakeland Walks & Talks invites you to the inaugural Boxing Day Waddle - Lose some of those excess Christmas calories & join us for a day among fells & friends!
Saturday 26th December 2015 - The Bishop Bulley Barn, Rydal Hall, Ambleside, LA22 9LX - 10am
The inaugural Lakeland Walks & Talks 'Boxing Day Waddle' is one not to be missed! Come and join me Steve Watts and share the magnificent scenery of the Rydal Round.
What better way to work off those excess calories and clear those Christmas celebration hangovers than breathing in the crisp winter Lakeland air!
Do not miss out - Book your FREE place today!
The Lakeland Walks & Talks 'Boxing Day Waddle' is suitable for all abilities, shapes and sizes.
Starting from the glorious surroundings of Rydal Hall we will venture along the coffin route to the shores of Grasmere, taking in the delights of Deerbolts Wood, Loughrigg Fell and Rydal Caves.
Back in time for Tea, Coffee and a well earned mince pie!
When: Boxing Day - Saturday 26th December 2015
Where: The Bishop Bulley Barn, Rydal Hall, Ambleside, LA22 9LX
Time: 10am - 3pm
Distance: c.6miles
Difficulty: Easy (Medium if continuing to the Loughrigg Fell summit)
Terrain: A suitable path lines the entire route along Loughrigg Terrace making the walk easy going underfoot. If venturing to Loughrigg Fell summit a slightly more difficult (medium) section awaits. However, do not let this put you off... the views are well worth it!
As with all walks suitable equipment is advisable. A simple checklist includes;
If you require more advice with regards to equipment, please do not hesitate to contact me
However, a suggested donation of £5.00 per person would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds raised from the walk will be donated to “Heartbeat For Everest” supporting the British Heart Foundation & The Himalayan Trust UK.
In order to raise much needed funds for both the British Heart Foundation and the Himalayan Trust UK Steve has set himself the challenge to compete in the The Hillary Tenzing Everest Marathon on the 29th May 2016
The World’s Highest Marathon – The World’s Toughest Race
The marathon starts at Mt. Everest Base Camp (17,598ft) just beneath the Khumbu Icefall region finishing 26.2 miles later in Namche Bazaar (11,306ft). Running through awe-inspiring surroundings and in the midsts of imposing mountains in the heart of the Himalaya, this is the highest marathon in the world.
Upon completing this epic challenge Steve will become the first person to do so with a Pacemaker!