More details on Joss Naylor's funeral arrangements
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Plans are coming together regarding fell runners and walkers making their way to Wasdale Head to lead Joss home. Groups will be leaving from a number of roadheads to make their way on foot over various passes into the Wasdale valley and it will be up to individuals to determine their own start times and also to think about the return journey. The various road heads are likely to be very busy so please be considerate, car share where possible or use alternative transport.
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Starting Point |
Car Parking |
Distance to WH |
Coordinator |
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Boot Eskdale |
Behind the Brook House Inn – donations to Joss’ charity |
Approximately 8km 1-2 hour run 2-3 hour walk |
Steve Wathall and Tim Ripper |
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Langdale |
Stool End Farm – min £3 donations to Great North Air Ambulance |
Approximately 13.5km 2-3 hour run 4-5 hour walk |
Ambleside AC |
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Honister |
Honister Slate Mine £5 payment in the shop |
Approximately 8km 1-2 hour run 2-3 hour walk |
Darren Fishwick |
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Seathwaite, Borrowdale |
Seathwaite Farm £5 per car |
Approximately 7km 1-2 hour run 2-3 hour walk |
Carl Bell and Keswick AC |
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Ennerdale |
Bleach Green or Bowness Knott CP approx. 8am. It is possible to cycle up the Ennerdale valley to Black Sail Hut. |
Approximately 14km 2-3 hour run 4-5 hour walk Meet at the top of Black Sail Pass 11:30 |
Cumberland Fell Runners |
All runners and walkers are requested to wear club colours and to carry club flags if possible.
On arrival at Wasdale Head, everyone should make their way to Down in the Dale Bridge to meet the funeral cortege. It is suggested that everyone should be in place between 12:30 and 12:40 and should be mindful not to block the narrow road. When the hearse arrives, it is the family’s wish that all attendees walk in front of the cortege to “lead Joss home”, with those carrying club flags in the lead. On arrival at the church, there will be a field for attendees to gather to listen to the service which will be broadcast via a PA system.
There will be very limited car parking at Wasdale Head for those unable to get there on foot. A field near to the church will be made available.
The nearest toilet facilities are at Brackenclose National Trust Car Park.
