High Rigg Evening Walk

A great lower level ridge with great views over Thirlmere to the south and Skiddaw and Blencathra to the north. A lovely ridge covered in rocky summits and tarns which forms a low lying north to south ridge, an enjoyable half day walk.

A wonderful rambling ridge, we climb the southern tip of High Rigg and follow the ridge north to descend to St John's Church before retuning back to our start point along St John's in the Vale.

From the southern tip of the ridge we climb north over Wren Crag, already the views south over Thirlmere are great but as we climb higher they become more expansive with Helvellyn, Castle Rock and Steel Fell prominent.

From Wren Crag the ridge continues north, crossing Long Band and Moss Crag before reaching the summit of High Rigg, a brilliant viewpoint of the northern fells with some of the better views over both Skiddaw and Blencathra. A short descent from the summit of High Rigg brings us down to St John's Church, a pretty church that is well worth a look in the door as we pass.

A short walk down the lane from the church brings us to the start of the bridleway back towards Legburthwaite, skirting around the foot of the fellside, just above the intake wall with good views over St John's in the Vale and the craggy western flank of Clough Head and the Dodds.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.