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| "The full traverse of the ridge...is a splendid little expedition." |
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A. Wainwright
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A wonderful half days walk over rambling fells scattered with rocky outcrops and tarns. The north south ridge of High Rigg climbs from the north of Thirlmere with a path weaving along the main ridge to eventually reach the summit of High Rigg at the northern end of the ridge, the ever changing views are splendid throughout with great views over Thirlmere from the southern end of the ridge and one of the best views of Blencathra from the summit at the northern end of the ridge. |
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| "The view is interesting, with Blencathra especially well displayed and Clough Head very impressive." |
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A. Wainwright
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The rote starts at Legburthwaite, at the southern end of St John's In The Vale from where we will climb the southern end of the High Rigg ridge, first over the summit of Wren Crag then along Long Band. The rambling path visits many of the tarns either side of Moss Crag before eventually reaching the summit of High Rigg, a great viewpoint over Blencathra to the north. From High Rigg we will descend north to the St John's Church, a remote and pretty church on the fellside above the valley, from here we will follow the paths back along the valley by Sosgill back to Legburthwaite. Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above. |
