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Sunday 19 August 2007

Walk for Sunday 19th August - Ladyside Pike, Hopegill Head, Grisedale Pike

Ladyside Pike, Hopegill Head, Grisedale Pike
Meet at NY 191245 at the parking area on Whinlatter Pass (free parking) at 10.30am
Low Wood at 9.30am
The walk begins walking along the forest tracks on Whinlatter Pass and then we head off up a steep but short path onto the shoulder of Ladyside Pike. After ascending Ladyside Pike we then head off up a rocky path to the summit of Hopegill Head, along to Grisedale Pike and then descend via Hocarton. The track is fairly muddy as we ascend back to the forest track leading back to the parking area. There are good views across the Crummock and Derwent Valleys.
Time about 4 to 5 hours
Distance about 4 to 5 miles
Total ascent about 600m
Grade 3/4
Leader Malcolm 07717 48 77 55

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