On the Whiteside ridge walking towards Hopegill Head

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Crag Hill and Grasmoor from Grisedale Pike

Lanthwaite to Braithwaite

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Difficulty:	Exposure:
A steep start but then a fine ridge walk with great views
Distance: 8.5km / 5 miles	Ascent: 820m / 2700ft
Duration: 5 hours	Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

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Event Description

"Grisedale Pike is a nagger of conscience and cannot long be ignored. Nor should it be."

A. Wainwright

A great Linear walk in one of the quieter areas of the Lake District following the specatcular ridge route over Whiteside, Hoegill Head and Grisedale Pike.

Summits included on this route:

Whiteside	707 metres/2320 feet
Hopegill Head	770 metres/2526 feet
Grisedale Pike	791 metres/2595 feet

Coledale - The valley of the charcoal burners

A wonderful ridge route from Lanthwaite Green to Braithwaite. After meeting at Braithwaite we will drive to Lanthwaite Green, above Crummock Water, from here we will follow the path up Whin Benn climbing to the two summits of Whiteside, the first with spectacular views over Crummock Water and the Buttermere Fells as well as Grasmoor End, the second slightly higher summit shows us the route ahead, the great narrow ridge of Whiteside, not quite a scramble, but easy walking along a wonderful crest to the rocky summit of Hopegill Head.

From Hopegill Head we will descend a little, circling above Hobcarton Crag to climb by Hobcarton Head to the summit of Grisedale Pike with it's wonderful views across the northern Lake District.

A good ridge descends from the summit of Grisedale Pike, rocky at first but then descending onto the grassy ridge over Kinn before descending easily to the road and Braithwaite.

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

Meet Point	Braithwaite
Postcode / GR	CA12 5TD (approximate) / NY 227 237
Location Info	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.