The walk starts from the top of Honister Pass and there is a steep ascent to reach the summits of Grey Knotts, Brandreth and Green Gable before it drops into Ennerdale and past Black Sail Youth Hostel. It ascends Scarth Gap Pass and summits Hay Stacks, Wainwright's favourite fell, before returning via the remains of slate mines to Honister.
Meet: 10am @ the entrance to Honister Slate Mine. NGR: NY 225 135.
Time: 5.5 - 6 hours
Length: 7.5 miles
Total Ascent: 920 metres!
Terrain: rough fell paths with some steep ascent and descent
Grade: probably 4
Leader: Babs & Jeremy. Please let Babs know if you're coming, tel: 07843 567097
If you would like to have a longer stay in this amazing area, B & J are staying in Honister Hause Youth Hostel, which is spectacularly located at the top of Honister Pass on Saturday night 3rd August. It is a basic 28 bed hostel and when we booked (23rd July) there were plenty of spaces available in twin rooms & dorms. It is about £20-25 depending on numbers and room-type. Also, if you would like an exciting climb up Fleetwith Pike there were spaces availble on the Honister Slate Mine Extreme Via Feratta at 3pm on Saturday 3rd August (£39.50 per person). Contact Babs (07843 567097) or book directly with the Youth Hostel Association and/or Honister Slate Mine.
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