Martindale - is one of those little known Lakeland valleys which although hidden from general view provides a quiet fell-walking experience in truly beautiful surroundings. As well as lying off the main highway which runs beside Ullswater, the valley is protected by a gear crunching hairpin system of no mean gradient which will fully test the power of our Transport North East minibus. Its popularity is therefore reserved for very discriminating members. The suggested 11 mile [with 2902ft of ascent] black route follows a natural horseshoe visiting the summits of High Raise (2634ft), Rampsgill Head (2581ft) and Angletarn Pikes (1875ft). Meanwhile, the alternative 8 mile (with 1580ft of ascent) red circuit of the lower slopes of Place Fell first visits Bordale Hause and returns via the beautiful Ullswater Lake Path.