Start Point: As low down Wrynose Pass as possible (on the Little Langdale side)
(G.R. - NY 296032(?) @ 09.00)
Description: First we follow the gentle bridleway along the bottom of Little Langdale as far as the Slaters Bridge. After crossing the bridge & climbing (slightly) to the road (again), we proceed along the lane towards Elterwater. As we did (from the Elterwater side last time) we then go up & over Lingmoor Fell (possibly including the squeeze at the West end), then drop down to the Blea Tarn road. We cross straight over the road, then keep going up til we reach the top of Pike of Blisco (705m). From the top we head directly towards Red Tarn, before heading SE down to the Three Shire Stone on the top of Wrynose Pass. If necessary we can 'cop out' at this point & just head down the road to the cars. If not (hopefully!) we'll ascend on to Wet Side Edge, before 'bagging' Hell Gill Pike, Little Carrs, Great Carrs, Swirl How (highest point @ 800m) then following Prison Band along to Wetherlam. From the top it's 'just' a case of descending along Wetherlam Edge & down to the Greenburn Valley. From there it's only a mile or so back to the cars.
Distance: 11.75 miles (18.9 km)
Total Ascent: 1431 metres (4695 ft.)
High Point: Swirl How - 800 metres (2625 ft.)
Time: 8 hours
Grade: 4 / 5
Car Share: Meet at the Low Wood Hotel @ 08.15 (NB leader will not be present!)
Leader: Dan on 01229 832840 [eves.] or 07919 831237
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