The Lake District Walker Blog

Glaramara & Bessyboot

A good day today climbing Glaramara and Bessyboot from Stonethwaite, there was a little cloud on the tops from time to time today but a slight breeze had blown away much of the haze of the past few days.

This entry was posted in Glaramara, Glaramara from Stonethwaite, Rosthwaite Fell and tagged combe head, bessyboot, stonethwaite, glaramara on September 14, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Newlands Ghyll Scrambling

A great afternoon spent in Stonycroft Gill in the Newlands Valley ghyll scrambling or canyoning. Plenty of good slides and jumps for everyone!

This entry was posted in Ghyll Scrambling and tagged stonycroft gill, ghyll scrambling, newlands on August 28, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Scafell & Slight Side

A great day today climbing Scafell and Slight Side from Wasdale, perfect weather for walking and some good views throughout.

This entry was posted in Scafell, Scafell and Scafell Pike, Slight Side and tagged slight side, wasdale head, wasdale, scafell on July 2, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Black Crag & Holme Fell

A great day today climbing to of the smaller fells at the southern end of the Lake District, taking in Black Crag and Holme Fell from Tarn Hows.

This entry was posted in Black Crag and Holme Fell, Black Fell, Holme Fell and tagged tarn hows, holme fell, black crag on July 1, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Castle Crag from Grange

A great shorter evenings walk climbing Castle Crag from Grange today in good conditions with some great views.

This entry was posted in Castle Crag, Castle Crag from Grange and tagged castle crag, grange, borrowdale on June 26, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Helvellyn Overnight Walk

A near perfect night for a Helvellyn Overnight Walk with a stunning sunrise from the summit of Dollywaggon Pike.

This entry was posted in Dollywaggon Pike, Helvellyn, Helvellyn from Wythburn, Nethermost Pike and tagged overnight walk, wythburn, nethermost pike, dollywaggon pike, helvellyn on June 22, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Scafell Pike from Seathwaite

A tough and wet day climbing Scafell from Seathwaite.

This entry was posted in Scafell Pike from Seathwaite on May 7, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

The Caldbeck Fells

A great day at the Caldbeck Fells, "Back O' Skidda" the most northern part of the Lake District, despite having poor visibility most of the day, although when the clouds cleared it was beautiful.

This entry was posted in Brae Fell, Caldbeck Fells, Carrock Fell, Great Sca Fell, High Pike (Caldbeck), Knott, Longlands Fell on April 28, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Fairfield from Patterdale (Deepdale Horseshoe)

A cloudy but fantastic day climbing Fairfield from Patterdale, also known as the Deepdale Horseshoe.

This entry was posted in Birks, Fairfield, Fairfield from Patterdale, Hart Crag, Hartsop Above How on April 25, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Helvellyn and Striding Edge from Glenridding

A brilliant day climbing with some great people on Striding Edge and Helvellyn

This entry was posted in Helvellyn, Helvellyn and Striding Edge on April 24, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Pillar & The High Level Route from Wasdale

A great day climbing Pillar and The High Level Route, some dramatic views of the Lake District and a variety of interesting paths.

This entry was posted in Pillar, Pillar and the High Level Route, Red Pike (Wasdale), Steeple, Yewbarrow on April 22, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Kentmere Horseshoe

A wonderful easter day today on the Kentmere Horseshoe, taking in eight Wainwrights on a bright sunny day with very strong winds at times.

This entry was posted in Froswick, Harter Fell (Mardale), Ill Bell, Kentmere Horseshoe, Kentmere Pike, Mardale Ill Bell, Thornthwaite Crag, Yoke and tagged mardale ill bell, harter fell mardale, froswick, yoke, thornthwaite crag, shipman knotts, kentmere pike, kentmere horseshoe, kentmere, ill bell on April 21, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Great Gable from Seathwaite

A windy, warm and sunny Easter Sunday climbing Great Gable from Seathwaite with some beautiful panoramic views of the Lake District.

This entry was posted in Base Brown, Great Gable, Great Gable from Seathwaite, Green Gable and tagged green gable, great gable, base brown, seathwaite, borrowdale on April 20, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

Black Crag & Holme Fell

A great day today climbing Black Crag and Holme Fell from Tarn Hows in near perfect weather, bright blue skies and great views throughout.

This entry was posted in Black Crag and Holme Fell, Black Fell, Holme Fell and tagged hodge close, tarn hows, holme fell, black crag on April 19, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.

High Street from Patterdale

A perfect day climbing High Street from Patterdale today taking in the summits of The Knott, High Street, Thornthwaite Crag and Gray Crag.

This entry was posted in Gray Crag, High Street, High Street from Patterdale, The Knott, Thornthwaite Crag and tagged hartsop, gray crag, thornthwaite crag, high street, patterdale, the knott on April 18, 2014 by The Lake District Walker.