Walking Wainwright: troutbeck tongue

Over the years, we have walked many Wainwrights – Lake District 214 Wrestling, a well-hand-painted guide by Alfred Wainwright. Some are towering peaks, such as Scafell Pike (EnglandThe highest mountain range) and Helvellyn, while others like Troutbeck Tongue are even more modest, their magic being found in their loneliness, surroundings and subtle beauty.

We have moved all of us all around as we cannot be 100% sure about the work we have and have not yet completed. If you’ve ever considered doing this, then the Troutbeck tongue is easy to start. This highly modest and highly rewarded (weather allowed), Wainwright is located at the heart of the Troutbeck Valley and provides a peaceful hike with the panoramic vision – in fact, for us we only met two people, and we only met two people throughout the whole time. Here is a detailed guide to help you plan and enjoy this walk.

Key information

• Start and Parking: Troutbeck Village is an ideal starting point for Troutbeck’s tongue. There are many laymen near Queens and Mortals.
• distance: About 6 miles (10 km) 8
• map: OS Explorer OL7 is recommended
• navigation: Various downloadable route maps can be provided online, but please do not rely on gadgets to navigate!
• time: 2.5–3.5 hours
• difficulty: Medium (steep parts, uneven ground, may be in trouble during wet weather)
• terrain: Farm tracks, grass slopes, stone roads
• facility: Bars and accommodation in Troutbeck; no facilities on the route

route

Starting from Troutbeck Village, it is a picturesque stone house and barn. If you park near Queens, follow Ing Lane. The path gently passes through the farmland, with dry stone walls lined up on the route, in some fields sheep and sheep.

Follow the track along the valley floor, past the Trout Beck Stream, which will be a companion for most of the journey. You will see the turf pyramid of the Troutbeck tongue in front.

For main rises, you can choose your own path. There are western sides – steep but straight grass climbs. Plus, you can do it like we do and take the East’s roads – longer, more gradual rises through Bracken and Heather, occasionally muddy based on the recent weather.

Both routes lead to the summit, which is a small but beneficial crest with stunning views. Look south for a glimpse of Windermere, north to Kentmere, east to the High Street Mountains. The summit provides a quiet, meditational place, usually without a crowd.

From the summit, you can choose between two options that rise. We walked down the straight route, making this part of the walk a circular route, and then fell toward Hagg Gill.

From here you can cross Beck and follow the Valley Track along the Valley Track, bringing you back to Troutbeck.

Some other tips

Waterproof boots are recommended, as some parts of the route can be wet, as are clothing suitable for weather conditions.

View available from Hurley Hansen.

Check the weather forecast ahead of time and prepare for the final preparations as conditions may change within a short period of time. Note that mist can mask the summit’s perspective. Dogs are allowed on the route, but you need to be careful on the livestock and take the dog away when appropriate.

The Man Inn and the Queen’s head are a good foundation for artificial drinks before or after.

Disclosure: This article is Hurley Hansen.