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| Groups can wild camp in the 2003 expedition season. It is recommended
that overnight camps be located in valley or lower-fell situations.
This will aid supervisors and assessors when visiting groups.
Higher level campsites may be used, however please discuss their suitability with the assessor. |
| Groups should endeavour to obtain permission to use a site before they arrive in the area. It may be difficult booking on arrival in the high season as the site may be full and camping has to be strictly regulated in the Lake District. The assessor may be able to advise as to the suitability of proposed campsites however the initial proposed routes and sites should come from the groups planning the expeditions. |
| Groups are particularly requested not to camp in sheep-folds (small walled enclosures). If it is necessary to camp in the vicinity of a sheep-fold due to bad weather, tents should be pitched on the leeward side of the outside wall. |
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Skiddaw House Area (grid 288 291) Groups are asked not to camp in the area of Skiddaw House. The surrounding area is a Site of Scientific Interest. Of particular importance are the heather areas which hold important populations of breeding birds. During the months of April, May , June and July we urge that only the rights of way and well trodden routes over the fells and to the summits are used. |
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Haweswater Area If camping in the Haweswater area permission should be sought from United Utilities, Tel: 017687 72334, address: Northern Estates Offices, The Old Saw Mill, Thirlmere, Keswick, Cumbria. CA12 4TQ* Camping is unlikely to be allowed at low level however if permission is granted it must be out of sight of the road and all the appropriate strictures of the Country Code must be carefully followed. Sites should be inspected by the supervisor/assessor after the site has been used to check on litter and sanitation. |
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United Utilities Land Unitied Utilities would like to be informed if groups wish to utilise the company's land in the Lake District, the address and telephone number is as above* |
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National Trust The National Trust in the Lake District and the Cumbria Expedition Panel of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award are strong mutual supporters and as such, it may be possible to seek approval from the National Trust to camp on their land at suitable sites identified by them.  |
| Russland Moss grid square 33 88
The footpath at Russland Moss, within Grid Square 33 88, is narrow and follows alongside drainage ditches. The ditches can fill with water in bad weather and the route itself is liable to be wet and muddy at any time. The Panel would suggest that groups avoid this route. |
| Campsites
The Cumbria Expedition Panel booklet has a list of campsites, grid refs and contact numbers,please contact the Panel Co-ordinator if you would like a booklet |
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