Ennerdale Valley and Pillar summit from Buttermere
Start Point: Car park at Gatesgarth Farm (£3.00 pay and display) at Southern end of Buttermere (NY 195 149)
Description: We will begin by climbing over Scarth Gap and descending to the Black Sail Hut before crossing the River Liza and ascending to the summit of Pillar. We then descend steeply into Ennerdale Forest before walking through the valley before we ascend once again over Scarth Gap and back down to Buttermere. This is a walk with plenty of ascent that will only be completed if the weather is pleasant. If there is low cloud or rain we will go over Scarth Gap for a valley bottom walk in Ennerdale before climbing back over to Buttermere.
Start time: 9:30 am
Distance: 15.5 km (9.6 miles)
Total Ascent: 1200 metres
High Point: Pillar – 892 metres
Time: 7 – 7 ½ hours
Grade: 3 – 4
Leader: Howard (0789 195 2813)
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