Red Deer Rutting - Ullswater
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Red Deer Rutting 2 days - Ullswater
The event is a guided autumn hike in the Ullswater and Martindale area focused on observing and listening to the red deer rut. Participation is offered as single-day options or a two-day break in October 2026, with a two-day option listed for 7th and 8th October. Boat transfer from Glenridding to Howtown on Ullswater Steamers is part of the route; the steamer fare of £11.50 is an additional cost and the boat run is weather dependent. If steamers do not operate because of high winds, participants travel by vehicle to Howtown.
The walking route starts from Glenridding, continues via Howtown and St Martin's Church to Martindale, proceeds up to Dale Head and Bedafell, and returns to Patterdale and Glenridding via Boredale Hause. The route distance is about 10–12 km and total ascent is approximately 450–650 m, with conditions varying by weather and deer activity. Terrain includes easy fell paths, some boggy sections, easy rocky parts, and many steps on the descent.
Fees are listed per day at £65 for each day and £120 for the two-day option. Steamer fares and food are not included. Organisers provide binoculars and some spare kit; participants are advised to carry waterproofs, warm layers, suitable boots, a rucksack, food and drinks, a head torch for emergency use, and consider walking poles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
