Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
I last did this walk about 8 or 9 years ago and did not fully record the route for the
blog due to numerous technical issues. So this was a chance to correct that and in
so doing also add another 2 Fells on to Sue and Ste`s count. It is a very
straightforward walk on a path that leads unerringly to both summits.
The walk starts from Newlands Hause where there is ample free parking. The path
up to Knott Rigg is very obvious from the start point
The initial section pulls up quite steeply towards the rocky outcrop
Looking back to Moss Force from the track
The path is stepped to assist with the steep climb
Looking across the Newlands valley
After the initial steep pull up to the first rock outcrop, the path levels off
as it leads towards the summit
Looking across to the High Stile range
At this point, it`s very easy and level walking up to the summit of Knott Rigg, seen
here being dwarfed by Eel Crag and Sail in the background
Looking towards Derwent Water and a snowcapped Grisedale Pike
Looking towards Causey Pike as we approach the summit
At the summit of Knott Rigg with an icy blast to greet us. Spud is none too impressed
Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking across to the High Stile range
Looking towards a snowcapped Helvellyn
Following the very straightforward track to Ard Crags
The mile long ridge between the two summits is very easily crossed.
Here we are on the summit of Ard Crags. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards Hindscarth from the summit
