“Hereabouts the surround of mountainous country is complete, the western arc being occupied by a tumultuous skyline and the eastern horizon formed of lofty smooth ranges”
A Wainwright
The area around High Raise is in the centre of the Lake District and therefore gives great 360 degree views of the surrounding fells.
The ridges either side of Easdale Tarn give rambling rocky ascents and descents with wonderful scenery.
Let our guides take you from Grasmere on a great walk through the heart of the English Lake District.
“High Raise occupies a magnificent position geographically”
A Wainwright
From Grasmere we will climb to the summit of Silver How, a wonderful viewpoint above Grasmere, we will continue to climb this ridge over Blea Rigg to the summit of Sergeant Man, a small rocky outcrop on the side of High Raise with views over to the Langdale Pikes and Stickle Tarn.
We will walk the short distance from Sergeant Man to the summit of High Raise, a great viewpoint in the centre of the Lake District with a stunning panorama of almost all the Lakeland Fells.
A short walk will bring us onto the path that descends over Tarn Crag, a rocky summit with views over Grasmere and down to Easdale Tarn. The descent from Tarn Crag will bring us down to Easdale Tarn and the path alongside Sour Milk Gill, a procession of waterfalls descending into the Easdale Valley where we will follow the track back to Grasmere.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Grasmere Village
Postcode: LA22 9SS
Grid Reference: NY 337 076
Directions
Grasmere can easily be found off the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick. Follow the signs into the village and park in one of the many car parks, we will meet in the centre of the village on the corner of Easdale Road, opposite Sam Reid´s Bookshop.
Bus Services
Ambleside is well served by buses, the main bus stop is100m away from the meet point.
The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing through Windermere and Grasmere.
The 599 runs regularly through the summer months from Bowness, Windermere and Grasmere.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
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