Sunday, 13th August 2017

Walk: Pike How, Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle, Loft Crag, Pike o'Stickle, Martcrag Moor, Rossett Pike, Rossett Gill, Cumbria Way
Start Point: New Dungeon Ghyll NT car park Grid Reference: NY 286 060 
Distance: 12 miles Ascent: 3,600 feet
Time: 7 hours
Weather: Mild with sunny spells
Comments: Taking a route we hadn't done previously we made our way up a rocky and grassy ascent to arrive at a point above Stickle Tarn. As we continued climbing we could see poeple on Pavey Ark, but more interestingly one walker was making his/her way up Jack's Rake. A good view point was selected for our coffee break before continuing on to Pavey Ark nd Harrison Stickle. A visit was made to Loft Crag before topping out on Pike o'Stickle. From here the walking was quite easy to Rossett Pike then a long paved path took us on a zig zag route beside Rossett Gill to reach the Cumbria Way and a brisk walk back to the cars. An enjoyable walk in good weather.

A sunny start in the Old Dungeon Ghyll car park

We soon start to climb . . .

and enjoy the views back down the Great Langdale Valley

Loft Crag and Harrison Stickle come into view . . .

as we continue the long ascent . . .

to finally look down on Stickle Tarn

Zooming in on Pavey Ark a figure in blue can just be seen on Jack's Rake (middle right)

Taking the path between Pavey Ark and Harrison Stickle . . .

we have a good view of the face of Pavey Ark above Stickle Tarn

We continue the ascent . . .

which leads us on to . . .

the perfect spot for our morning break

Lots of rocks for a group shot on Pavey Ark

and one on Harrison Stickle . . .

then Loft Crag . . .

which has great views of Harrison Stickle

A rocky scramble . . .

brings the group to the summit of Pike o'Stickle . . .

where we take time out for a group shot

It's a long way from the tower!

Pike o'Stickle, Loft Crag, Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark from Rossett Pike . . .

and in the opposite direction Great End can be seen in the distance

Around 1,500 feet is a long way to carry a mountain bike!!

Rossett Gill leads down to Mickleden Beck, part of the Cumbria Way

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