NY3592631623 From the houses at Bowscale take the obvious hill track west, to make a long rising traverse across the slopes overlooking the peaceful valley of the River Caldew. Bowscale Tarn has been a well known beauty spot for centuries, and since it was originally used to take Victorian visitors up by pony, the track gives an easy climb (it'd be nice on a bike too).

NY3358731465 Cross the outflow of the tarn and take the rougher continuation path up steep grass, through scattered rock outcrops, and onto the gentler ground of the fell's north ridge. Follow the cliff edge uphill, then bear right across the broad summit slopes to reach the wind break and cairn on top. There's a great view of Blencathra's Sharp Edge from here.

NY3335330558 Retrace your steps briefly towards the top of Tarn Crags, then veer right to reach a cairn on a very minor summit.

NY3404631041 Descend onto the east-bounding ridge of the Bowscale Tarn cove, then turn left to head straight for the northeast corner of the tarn - a steep, rough descent with no real path. Once down by the tarn follow the obvious trail along the base of the moraine ridge that dams the water, then rejoin the pony track for a quick return to Bowscale.