“The fell, indeed, has all the qualities of ruggedness and cragginess characteristic of the Wasdale mountains, and the approaches to it have charm of surroundings not usually associated with such rough terrain”

A Wainwright

The fells to the south of the Ennerdale Valley are some of the most remote summits in Lakeland, although a long distance the conditions underfoot are very good, grassy slopes prevail for much of the day.

The views from Crag Fell, Caw Fell and particularly Haycock are spectacular, bot across the Ennerdale Valley and of the higher fells of the Lake District.

Summits included on this route:
Crag Fell523 metres / 1716 feet
Grike488 metres / 1601 feet
Caw Fell690 metres / 2264 feet
Haycock797 metres / 2615 feet

“Caw Fell is a fell that should not be under-estimated. It is remote from shelter or habitation”

A Wainwright

Starting from the car park near Bleech Green Cottages we will cross the fields and take the path up through the trees to Ben Gill and then up to the summit of Crag Fell. The first summit of the day, Crag Fell is a wonderful viewpoint over the Ennerdale Valley with great views up the valley to Pillar.

From Crag Fell we descend to the south west to meet a path following the fenceline, this will bring us up to the summit of Grike with it's views of the Solway Coast.

A short descent brings us down to the old forestry track, the trees have now been felled but the forest land can still be clearly seen, this track brings us onto the fellside above Black Pots, here a well built wall, the Ennerdale Fence, climbs the fellside, we follow this wall for much of the day, over Iron Crag to the summit of Caw Fell and then over Little Gowder Crag to Haycock.

From Haycock we descend to the north, following the path down the ridge over Tewit How and then down to the forested land in the valley, taking the track down to the lakeshore.

We follow the southern shore of Ennerdale Water, a picturesque walk with many great viewpoints, skirting around Anglers' Crag before returning to Bleech Green Cottages.

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

Where to meet: Ennerdale Water Car Park, Near Bleach Green Cottages
Postcode: CA23 3AS
Grid Reference: NY 085 154

Directions

From Cockermouth: Follow the A5086 south from Cockermouth, until shortly after the Lamplugh Tip pub is passed to the right turn left, on the road signposted to Kirkland and Ennerdale Bridge.

Follow the road through Kirkland and down the hill into Ennerdale Bridge, turn left in the village just after the Shepherds Arms and take the next right, through the forest where after a left and then a right turn will come to a car park on the left of the road, just past the campsite, we will meet at the car park.

Bus Services

There are no bus services to Ennderdale Water.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Events:
(November - March)

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

Winter Events:
(April - October)

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Above Ennerdale to Caw Fell

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Above Ennerdale to Caw Fell

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Above Ennerdale to Caw Fell

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on product Above Ennerdale to Caw Fell

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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