SATURDAY
Saturday morning. The Nature Rich Miterdale team will lead a walk taking in red squirrels, Eskdale Fell, Blea Tarn and a drink in Boot. This is a medium difficulty linear walk with uphill climbs. The walk starts with a steam train on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, then a 4.5-mile walk with a chance to see red squirrels. Expect glorious views towards the Scafell peaks. Pick up a leaflet on the walk from Festival HQ.
ITINERARY
9.45 am: meet the Nature Rich Miterdale team at the Krankenhaus HQ by the Barn Stage for the short walk down to the station. Or meet on the platform at the Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway at 10.15 am.
10.30 am: train departs. We disembark at Irton Road station and head over Eskdale Fell via Forest How and past Blea Tarn. The walk ends in Boot.
2.10 pm: return train departs Dalegarth station, arriving at Ravenglass steam rail station at 2.50 pm. Back at the festival site around 3 pm. If you’d like to stay a bit longer in Dalegarth, there’s a later return train you can book.
NB: Please note this walk requires a steam train ticket. You can purchase steam train tickets on the day, but we advise you to buy in advance from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Use the 25 per cent discount code that is being emailed to Krankenhaus ticket holders and buy a return ticket to Dalegarth.
See here for more info on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway: https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/
Taking part in this walk is entirely at the participants’ own risk. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions (some sections may be boggy after rain) and bring your own drinks and snacks. Please also bring any medication you may need.