Haweswater 3 Day Wilderness Trek

From our basecamp at Naddle farm on the RSPB nature reserve, we trek up the Swindale valley to Mosedale common, over the Gatesgarth pass, and back to basecamp on the Old Corpse Road.

May to September

£775 per person (minimum group of 4)

Solo travellers and couples - We are putting groups together for solo travellers and couples to join

Get in touch to find out more

The Gatesgarth Pass and Haweswater

Guided by our team of qualified Mountain Leaders and horse handlers

Heading out over Rosgill common

“The love, care and knowledge Tom has for the Fell ponies is shown in the trust they have for him.

I was taken out my comfort zone in so many ways but it felt so rewarding overcoming the challenges and have come home to a positive, refreshed and relaxed new me.

What an amazing adventure I have had and will be one thing I can tick off my bucket list and will make sure others add it to theirs.
”
— Helen - Mosedale wilderness trek


The Mosedale Common trek is more challenging than the Swindale trek with longer days pushing beyond the waterfalls higher into the fells where the wilderness begins and the herds of Red deer roam free.

Day 2 takes us over the Gatesgarth pass to the shores of Haweswater and the back over the Old Corpse Road

A well earned rest by a wataring hole

Sleeping in tents and cooking over fire, the ponies carry all the basic equipment from pots and pans to mattresses and sleeping bags. All you need to bring is a small rucksack or day bag and suitable all weather clothing & footwear while we take care of everything else.

DAY 1

• Arrive in the afternoon/evening at our basecamp within the RSPB Haweswater nature reserve

• Meet and make friends with the ponies

• Pack the kit ready for the morning

• Communal evening meal cooked on an open fire

• Observe the Haweswater badgers at the hide

• Settle down for the night in the comfort of our tents with inflatable mattress, 3 season sleeping bag and blanket

DAY 2

• Breakfast

• Load the packs on to ponies

• Head over the moor to the Swindale valley

• Lunch break and let the ponies rest

• Afternoon climb to Mosedale Common & make camp

• Communal evening meal cooked over fire

• (approx 12 km)

DAY 3

• Breakfast

• Load the packs on to ponies

• Head over the gatesgarth Pass to Haweswater

• Afternoon Return to basecamp via the Old Corpse Road (approx 15 km)

Delicious home cooked food

What we provide

  • Mountain tent with LED lights

  • Sleeping bag and mat

  • Kitchen and cooking/eating utensils

  • Breakfast, lunch and evening meals

  • Communal shelter

  • Water (we carry a water filter)

Mosedale Common where the wilderness begins

What you need to bring

This is an all weather expedition so you will need

  • Small rucksack or day bag

  • Warm clothing (layers work well)

  • A waterproof and windproof Jacket

  • Sturdy footwear (no sandals please, you will know about it if a horse accidentally steps on your foot)

  • Combat trousers are ideal; as they are strong, light and fast drying (do not bring denim jeans)

  • Crocs/Flip Flops/plimsoles to wear once we make camp

  • Hat

  • And spare changes of clothes stored in a plastic bag to keep them dry.

  • Torch and spare batteries

  • Wash kit and towel

  • A sense of adventure

Mosedale Common

We encourage all our groups to arrive the afternoon/night before the trek to give themselves time to settle in with the ponies, get to know the kit and also be able to make an early start the next morning’s trek to the wildcamp in the fells. We return to basecamp in the afternoon of the last day..

For smaller groups we can tailor a trek to suit your needs.

Get in touch to find out more and book an adventure.

If this looks a bit too adventurous for you, have a look at our Swindale 3 day wild camping trek

We tailor our trips to ensure maximum comfort and an extraordinary experience that will remain with you.

Space and comfort with the award-winning Robens technical tents, mattresses and sleeping bags