Walk:	Hartsop, The Knott, Kidsty Pike, High Raise, Rampsgill Head, Rest Dodd, Satura Crag, Angletarn Pikes, Brock Crags, Hartsop
Start Point:	Cow Bridge car park	Grid Ref:	NY 403 133
Distance:	11.7 miles	Ascent:	3,870 feet
Weather:	Sunny and very hot with a cool breeze on the fells
Comments:	After walking through Hartsop we began a gradual climb to Hayeswater Reservoir where we enjoyed a short break before beginning the steeper climb to The Knott. This was the perfect spot for elevenses and to enjoy the views in brilliant sunshine. A short descent took us on our way to Kidsty Pike where we met a couple doing the Coast to Coast - time to reminisce. A short detour took us up to High Raise before heading to Rampsgill Head. Descending in various directions we made our way on to Rest Dodd before finding a grassy spot for lunch. It was then on to Satura Crag and past Angle Tarn to Angletarn Pikes. Returning on the opposite side of Angle Tarn, Brock Crags was to be our last Wainwright of the day. From there we had a long gradual descent back to the cars.

 

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Crossing Hayeswater Gill . . .

 

as the water sparkles in the sun . . .

 

and higher up the gill waterfalls can be found

 

The group takes a break  . . .

 

with great views over Hayeswater Reservoir

 

Ian takes it easy on The Knott

 

Haweswater comes into view with Kidsty Pike on the left

 

The rocky outcrop of Kidsty Pike . . .

 

where the group enjoys another break . . .

 

and Ray points out something of interest . . .

 

and the group enjoys the views . . .

 

to Haweswater

 

Relaxing on High Raise . . .

 

where Ian takes the group photo

 

Tony and Jenny take in the views from Rampsgill Head

 

Another climb takes us up to Rest Dodd . . .

 

where we regroup for the next part of the walk

 

Descending from Rest Dodd we find a grassy spot for lunch . . .

 

from where we can see Hayeswater which we passed earlier

 

Angle Tarn is always very photogenic

 

From the northern pike of the two Angletarn Pikes we have views to Brothers Water in one direction . . .

 

 and to Glenridding and Ullswater in another direction

 

From the southern pike we have another view . . .

 

 of Angle Tarn

 

Aren't birds clever!

 

Brock Crags provides yet another view of Angle Tarn with the Pikes to the left

 

As it is the last Wainwright of the day we take time out to enjoy the views and weather

 

Tony lends a hand as Kath takes a tumble . . .

 

but we finally get a group shot - the 'A' group that lasted the whole walk!

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