“Grisedale Pike is a nagger of conscience and cannot long be ignored. Nor should it be”
A Wainwright
A wonderful linear walk taking in some of the best summits in the North Western Fells, including the wonderful Grasmoor, Whiteless Pike, Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head
“All visitors to Lakeland who come to walk on the hills turn their footsteps in due course to Grisedale Pike”
A Wainwright
A wonderful linear walk crossing the highest group between Buttermere and Braithwaite.
From our meeting point in Braithwaite we will transport all participants to Buttermere for the start of the walk.
From Buttermere we will climb above Sail Beck over Whiteless Breast to the summit of Whiteless Pike, a fine conical mountain with great views over the surrounding countryside, the ridge from the summit continues north, passing the cairn at Thirdgill Head to the summit of Wandope, one of the quietest of the high summits of the Lake District, the grassy ridge has some wonderful views over Buttermere.
We will continue to climb to the col before turning to the left to the wide grassy plateau of Grasmoor, probably the best viewpoint of the many in today’s route, the land drops steeply from the edges of the plateau giving dramatic views down to Buttermere and Crummock Water below and across to the Buttermere Fells, Haystacks and the higher fells of Great Gable, Pillar and Scafell Pike beyond.
From the summit of Grasmoor our route crosses the large summit plateau to the east, before crossing the col to climb to the summit of Eel Crag and traversing the ridge over Sail and Scar Crags to the wonderful summit of Causey Pike.
From Causey Pike our route back to Braithwaite is over the lower fells of Outerside and Barrow, a lovely grassy ridge brings us down from Barrow to Braithwaite.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Braithwaite
Postcode: CA12 5TD (approximate)
Grid Reference: NY 227 237
Directions
Braithwaite is found just off the A66 main road between Keswick and Cockermouth, turn off the road into the village and follow the signs for Whinlatter Pass, as the road leaves the village and starts to climbs through the trees a small car park (free) will be seen to the left, we will meet here.
Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:
- Walking shoes / Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
For winter walks (November to March) events please also bring the following:
- Torch (preferably a headtorch)
- Spare batteries for the above
- Spare Gloves
- Flask & Hot Drink
The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:
The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:
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