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The Borne Ultimatum Guided Hike | 5 Wainwrights, Scale Force & Buttermere

Take on The Borne Ultimatum

Ready for one of the ultimate Wainwright challenges in the Lake District?

The Borne Ultimatum is a spectacular 22km circular mountain adventure starting and finishing in Buttermere. Along the way, we’ll summit five Wainwrights, cross some of the finest ridges in the Western Fells and visit the impressive Scale Force waterfall.

Our route takes in High Crag, High Stile, Red Pike, Starling Dodd and Great Borne, with around 1,200 metres of ascent throughout the day.

This is a serious mountain adventure. However, the rewards are incredible, with dramatic ridges, huge panoramic views and some of the Lake District’s most beautiful scenery.

Five Wainwrights Around the Western Fells

First, we’ll leave Buttermere and begin our climb towards the high fells.

As we gain height, the views across Buttermere and Crummock Water become increasingly spectacular. We’ll then reach High Crag, one of the most dramatic summits above the valley.

Next, we’ll continue across the high ground towards High Stile. This iconic Wainwright offers breathtaking views across the surrounding Western Fells and towards the distant mountains.

From here, we’ll continue towards Red Pike, enjoying more incredible mountain scenery along the way.

Three Wainwrights down, two to go.

Into the Western Fells

After Red Pike, we’ll leave the busier mountain routes behind as we continue towards Starling Dodd.

This quieter Wainwright gives us a real sense of wilderness. The views stretch across the Western Fells, with the dramatic outline of the surrounding mountains providing an incredible backdrop.

Finally, we’ll reach Great Borne, completing our fifth Wainwright of the day.

Great Borne provides a fantastic viewpoint towards Ennerdale Water and the surrounding mountains. Take a moment to enjoy the achievement before we begin our journey back towards Buttermere.

Scale Force and the Journey Home

The adventure isn’t over once we’ve completed the five Wainwrights.

On our return towards Buttermere, we’ll visit Scale Force, one of the Lake District’s most impressive waterfalls.

At around 40 feet high, Scale Force is the highest single drop waterfall in the Lake District. Surrounded by woodland and dramatic rock scenery, it makes a fantastic final highlight to an already incredible mountain day.

From here, we’ll continue back towards Buttermere, completing our 22km circular route.

Why You’ll Love The Borne Ultimatum

This isn’t simply a day of ticking off Wainwrights.

It’s a complete Lake District adventure.

You’ll experience high mountain ridges, quiet Western Fells, spectacular views across Buttermere and Crummock Water, five Wainwright summits and the impressive Scale Force waterfall.

With approximately 22km of walking and 1,200 metres of ascent, this is a demanding day. However, every climb and every mile brings another reward.

Your qualified and experienced mountain guide will take care of the navigation, pacing and safety throughout the hike. Therefore, you can focus on enjoying the challenge and making the most of the incredible scenery.

This guided hike takes place within the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the UK’s most spectacular mountain landscapes.

What to Expect

• A fully guided 22km circular Lake District hike
• 5 Wainwright summits
• High Crag
• High Stile
• Red Pike
• Starling Dodd
• Great Borne
• Approximately 1,200 metres of ascent
• Spectacular views across Buttermere and Crummock Water
• Incredible Western Fells scenery
• A visit to Scale Force
• Return to Buttermere, with no transport between valleys required
• Small, friendly groups
• Qualified and experienced mountain guides throughout

Is This Hike for You?

This is a challenging full day mountain hike and a good level of fitness is essential.

The route covers approximately 22km with around 1,200 metres of ascent. You’ll be walking for several hours across varied mountain terrain.

Expect steep climbs, rocky paths, uneven ground and long sections of exposed mountain terrain.

Previous mountain walking experience is strongly recommended. You should be comfortable tackling long distance mountain routes and spending a full day on the fells.

Don’t underestimate this one. The Borne Ultimatum is designed for hikers looking for a serious challenge.

Important Information

• A good level of fitness is essential.
• Previous mountain walking experience is strongly recommended.
• The route covers approximately 22km.
• There is around 1,200 metres of ascent.
• The route includes steep, rocky and uneven mountain terrain.
• Weather conditions can change quickly in the Western Fells.
• Your guide has the final decision on participation and route choice for safety.
• You must make your own way to the starting point in Buttermere.
• The route may be adjusted if weather or mountain conditions require it.

What to Bring

• Packed lunch and plenty of snacks
• At least 2 litres of water
• Sturdy hiking boots with good grip
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Warm layers suitable for mountain conditions
• Hat and gloves
• A comfortable rucksack suitable for a full day in the mountains
• Head torch, particularly during shorter daylight hours

Book The Borne Ultimatum

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Join us for The Borne Ultimatum, a spectacular 22km circular adventure through the Western Fells.

Take on five Wainwrights, climb 1,200 metres, experience incredible mountain ridges and finish the adventure with a visit to the spectacular Scale Force.

And best of all, we finish where we started, back in beautiful Buttermere.

5 Wainwrights. 22km. 1,200m of ascent. Scale Force. One ultimate Lake District adventure.

Book your place today and take on The Borne Ultimatum.