Cool Catbells

15 June 2024, 09.45 – 13.00

Keswick

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Bereaved parent and TCF volunteer, Sheila, writes about her next supportive walk...

Hi! For my next walk my faithful spaniel cross, Rosie, and I invite bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings to join us on one of our favourite walks. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome. It will be an opportunity to chat to others while benefitting from some exercise and fresh air in beautiful surroundings.

We will start walking from the Lingholm Estate and walk through woods, then along the shore of Derwentwater where we will stop for a break before a short steep ascent on rocky ground to the terrace which runs along the side of the majestic fell, Catbells. From here there are stunning views over the lake and surrounding fells. It is then a short steep descent back to the woods and to the Lingholm Kitchen where we can stop for refreshments and toilets. The walk is approximately 5 miles and should take no longer than 3 hours. Please note we will mostly follow level paths which can be rocky and muddy in places but there is a steep section at the start and end of Catbells Terrace. Therefore, a reasonable level of fitness and sturdy footwear are required. I would also strongly advise you to bring waterproofs.  

We will meet from 9:45 am, with a view to start walking at 10 am sharp at the Lingholm Estate near Keswick** . There is a pay and display car park at the meeting point at a cost of £5 for 3 hours/£10 for the full day but if you make a purchase in the café and show your ticket £4 will be deducted from your bill.

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We are sorry but if you are less than 3 months bereaved, we ask that you wait until you are 3 months or more bereaved before accessing our support walks – new walk dates are added on a regular basis here. We hope to welcome you at a future walk.

We look forward to meeting those who have walked with us before, and also welcoming those who are new to our walks. 

If you haven’t yet walked with us, please don’t feel daunted or apprehensive about joining. You will very quickly find yourself in a friendly, supportive community of others who are similarly bereaved.

**We will be sending out a welcome email about a week before the walk to give you more information and meeting point details. This email comes from€¯info@tcf.org.uk€¯so please look out for it (please also be aware that it can sometimes go into junk or spam folders, so do check there if you have registered for the walk and haven't received details).

Please note that if you bring along a friend or relative with you for initial support, they will be€¯unable to join us for the walk itself unless they are also a bereaved parent, grandparent or adult bereaved sibling.

To register for the walk, or to express an interest, please click ’book for this walk’.

BOOKINGS FOR THIS WALK HAVE NOW CLOSED. We're sorry we missed you this time, please check our website regularly for future walks.