| Walk: | Rydal, Low Sweden Coppice, Low Pike, High Pike, Dove Crag, Hart Crag, Fairfield, Great Rigg, Heron Pike, Nab Scar, Rydal | ||
| Start Point: | Rydal Road | Grid Ref: | NY 365 062 |
| Distance: | 11 miles | Ascent: | 3,440 feet |
| Weather: | A lovely day with sunny spells and good visibility. | ||
| Accompanied by: |
Marie (leader) |
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| Comments: | Walking the horseshoe anti-clockwise is an interesting option. Brilliant views. | ||
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Nab Scar and Heron Pike from High Sweden Coppice
In the distance the Langdale Pikes can be seen on the left and Sergeant Man in the centre
Looking back down the route from High Brock Crags to Ambleside and Windermere
Hart Crag
Heron Pike on the left with Great Rigg in the centre and the Coniston fells behind
Rydal Valley
Helvellyn and Catstycam
A closer view of Great Rigg and Heron Pike
St Sunday Crag
Seat Sandal and Grisedale Tarn
Great Gable on the left and Pillar just right of centre
Looking back at Dove Crag and Hart Crag
Ambleside and Windermere
Grasmere
Looking down Nab Scar to Rydal and Ambleside
Grasmere and Loughrigg