Sunday, 14th May 2017
| Walk: | Glenridding Dodd, Sheffield Pike, Glencoyne Head, Hart Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Watson's Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd, Sticks Pass, Raise, White Side, Glenridding Valley, Greenside Road | ||
| Start Point: | Glenridding car park | Grid Reference: | NY 386 169 |
| Distance: | 12 miles | Ascent: | 4,200 feet |
| Time: | 7 hours | ||
| Weather: | A light mist and drizzle at the start of the walk soon cleared to become a sunny day with quite a strong wind on the tops. | ||
| Comments: | A steep'ish' climb up The Rake soon took us onto Glenridding Dodd where there were great views over Ullswater. Returning to the hause we then started the main steep climb of the day, taking us over rocky ground that was mainly quite easy to navigate. By the time we reached Sheffield Pike the wind was quite strong but we managed to find a sheltered spot for our morning break. After another climb to Hart Side the route then followed a series of 'ups' and downs' to visit 5 more Wainwrights. After descending into the Glenridding Valley it was then an easy walk back to the car park. | ||
Looking over Glencoyne Wood to Ullswater . . .
from Glenridding Dodd
Ullswater and Glenridding Dodd as we start the climb . . .
which becomes steeper in places . . .
with even better views . . .
the higher we get
Sheffield Pike where Pat holds onto her hat in the strong wind . . .
and Catstye Cam looms in front of Helvellyn
A grassy path descends from Sheffield Pike . . .
but we have to climb again . . .
to reach Hart Side . . .
and at Watson's Dodd we meet two very energetic ladies . . .
and Pat takes in the view to Skiddaw . . .
while I check out the view over Thirlmere with too many summits to name
A 'proper' group photo before we . . .
retrace our steps . . .
and descend towards Sticks Pass . . .
before the next climb to Raise . . .
with John in a very relaxed pose . . .
and another group photo . . .
as Helvellyn comes into view
From White Side we have a good view back to Raise . . .
and on to Helvellyn - but that's a future walk!
Ian takes a slight detour . . .
for a better view of Keppel Cove