Wellbeing Walk - Bolam Lake and Shaftoe Crags Circular

Category 1 Walk – Easy. A selection of trail and path that involves some ascent and descent. Total distance is 11.4km (7.1miles). Total elevation gain is 226m.

Set off is 10am.

Overview:

Starting and finishing at Bolam Lake Country Park Car Park, this is a varied route, taking in a mix of sights and terrains as it leads you along woodland and waterside paths and then through farmland fields to Shaftoe Crags. 

The trail starts from the Low House Wood Car Park at the south side of Bolam Lake and leads you along its woodland edge, heading around the Bolam Lake Nature Sanctuary. 

We continue along its northern banks, passing the Boathouse Wood car park, picnic area, visitor centre and cafe, where there are also toilets available. 

We then head along the edge of the woodland and nature reserve before continuing across the surrounding farmland, taking in wonderful countryside views as we head towards Shaftoe Crags. 

The views from the crags, which are an archeological site dating back to the Iron Age, are spectacular. We will stop here for lunch before heading back across the fields into Bolam and back to the car park, where we can grab a coffee and cake at the coffee shop before heading home. 

Kit needed:

• Decent walking boots/shoes with firm soles and good grip

• Comfortable walking trousers/shorts/leggings

• Base layer

• Jumper/fleece

• Coat

• Waterproof coat

• Waterproof trousers (if you have them)

• Hat

• Gloves

• Backpack to include:

  • Water (1l-1.5l)

  • Snacks/lunch

  • Any medication

  • Handwarmers (if needed)

  • Change of clothing

  • Change of footwear

• Swimsuit and towel if planning to take a dip

Cost of Event:

The wellbeing walk is offered as a free event, as the ability to pay should not be a barrier to access nature in support of your health and wellbeing.

However, if you feel you are able to make a contribution to cover the costs of these walks, we would be very grateful for the offer of a donation - either in cash on the day or via bank transfer.

This will help not only cover the costs for the day but also scale up the number of walks we are able to offer.

For those able to pay, a donation of between £5-£10 per person would be great.

This can be paid in cash on the day, or via online transfer. Bank details for online transfer are:

Conscience Coaching and Consulting CIC

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