Leader: Niall
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This is a fairly strenuous walk covering 14 miles, six fells and 5800 feet of ascent. Though long, this walk has little technical difficulty and those with good fitness and stamina should enjoy this challenge. It is also a good warm up for anyone mad enough to be considering Paul’s Ennerdale Horseshoe in August. I estimate that it will take around 8-9 hours depending on weather and group size. If weather conditions are poor I will reduce the length of the walk.
We start from Buttermere by walking through Burntness Wood and up to Bleaberry Tarn before climbing the path to The Saddle and ascending Red Pike. We continue along the ridge taking in High Stile and High Crag before descending the steep slopes of Gamlin End to Scarth Gap. We then ascend to the twin summits of Haystacks. Leaving Haystacks our route then follows the path to Honister Hause and Honister Slate Mine where we cross the road before starting the long slog up to the summit of Dale Head. From Dale Head we now embark on the eastern leg of our circuit following the ridge path along Hindscarth Edge and the left hand path along Littledale Edge before veering right to the summit of Robinson - our final peak. Finally we traverse the rough open moorland of High Snockrigg before starting the steep descent to the Newlands Road above the church.
Shorter Walk Option: There is an option to come down just before Haystacks along a clearly defined path leading back to Buttermere. Those wishing to do this will have left the official walk (7 miles, 2800 feet ascent).
Start/finish: Car Park adjacent to St James Church / Newlands Pass. Grid NY 176170 @ 09:30.
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Grade: 4-5
Time: 8-9 hours
Length/Ascent: 14 miles, 5,800 feet
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