The central ridge of Lakeland may not have dramatic pinnacles along its watershed but the tops are richly carpeted with heather, the flanks are beautifully wooded and the very centrality means breath-taking panoramas. Skiddaw looks sensational from here, as does Blencathra. The Helvellyn range marches alongside you to your east. Steep slopes fall westward from your feet into steamer-waked Derwentwater. Save this one for a good day.
Nice route. For anyone wanting to add a couple of extra Wainwrights with not much more ascent, it's straightforward to continue on to High Tove from High Seat, then do and out and back to Armboth Fell, then head down to Watendlath from High Tove. From Watendlath, the single track minor road then heads down to Ashness Bridge and rejoins this route at Step 5.
Good shout, gld73. I've also done this as a linear walk, carrying on over Ullscarf and High Raise before fetching up in Langdale. There's plenty of potential to divert via Steel Fell, Helm Crag or Silver How to link up via the 555 bus service.
The Irish Government today announced the creation of a new National Park, the country's eighth. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the rugged Conor Pass, the unique island of Sceilg Mhichíl, and Mount Brandon, one of...
