Celebrating the Latrigg Fell Mass Trespass of 1887

Contact

Name: Fitz Park

Phone: 07494296686

Email: [email protected]

Website: retroitaint.com

Address

Station Road
Keswick

Price Notes

This is a free event

Direction

A short walk from the town centre on Station Road.

Details

Celebrating the Latrigg Fell Mass Trespass of 1887

Come join us at The Jenkinson Gates to Fitz Park opposite the Keswick Museum to commemorate the historic Latrigg Fell Mass Trespass of 1887. Leading the walk will be Sheila Wiggins, a descendant of Henry Irwin Jenkinson, one of the main protagonists of the Keswick Trespasses of 1887.

On 1st October 1887 an estimated 2500 people walked to the top of Latrigg fell as an act of mass trespass, an event organised by the Keswick Footpath Preservation Association. The court case that followed resulted in a ruling that acknowledged the right of the generality to access this uncultivated mountain top in perpetuity.

A victory to celebrate!

10.30am Meet at the Jenkinson gates Fitz Park opposite the Keswick Museum

11.00am Walk to the base of Spooney Green Lane for a short talk

11.30am March to the summit of Latrigg Fell for a photo shoot

If you are joining us on the walk you do so at your own risk.

Please wear the appropriate clothing and footwear for fell walking and bring with you a drink and snack to keep your energy up.

The short 15 minute walk from the gates to the base of Spooney Green Lane is on even ground and has a slight incline. The footpath to the summit of Latrigg Fell is steep in places and is uneven terrain.

Approx 1000ft/300m ascent and 3 mile round trip.

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