Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
We tried to do this walk last year starting from Martindale, but had to turn back
through bad weather and confusion around the best start point. Having re-analysed
we decided it would be far better and more easily accessible to attempt from the
A592 at Bridgend. This in my opinion turned out to be a far better option. This is a
very pleasant walk, none too strenuous with great views along the way
The starting point of the walk is a layby at Bridgend as you approach Patterdale. There
is room to park a few cars just by an old telephone box
From the phone box head North for about 100 yards and a path on the right
leads to an open field
The path leads to a 5 bar gate that gives open access across a field. The track
leading up to Boredale Hause can be clearly seen
Across the field the path crosses Goldrill Beck and leads to another gate
Through the gate, the path turns back on itself as it climbs gently to the start of the
climb proper along the flank of Angletarn Pikes. Through the gate and take the
hairpin bend on the left
The hairpin bend
On the path properly now that leads directly to Boredale Hause
Looking towards Brothers Water
Looking towards Helvellyn and Catstye Cam from the path
We reach Boredale Hause which is a major junction to get to a number of Fells
From the cairn, take the path that swings gently round to the right
Stay on the track as it twists and turns round several outcrops
It does eventually become clearer
Looking North down the valley towards Beda Head
Looking back towards Boredale Hause, Arnison Crag, Catstye Cam and Birkhouse Moor
Looking towards Place Fell
The path crosses a small Gill. From there take a left turn
Over the Gill and keep on the distinctive grass track that leads directly to Beda Head
Suddenly the views open up and Blencathra can be seen above the bulk of Place Fell
Approaching the final small climb before the summit can be seen
The summit of Beda Fell (Beda Head) can be reached just across a small grassy area
Sue, Spud and I on the summit of Beda Fell. Click here for a 360 degree view
Spud is buggered and opts for a kip rather than take in the views
Looking towards High Raise, The Knott and Rest Dodd from the summit
Looking back at the path we have just walked up
Returning back via Boredale Hause
