Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
After an aborted attempt to do this walk two weeks prior due to torrential rain, we could
not have asked for a more perfect day than today. Temperatures on the rise from the
previous snow and cold snap and a cooling breeze made it perfect walking conditions.
At around 1,700 feet, High Hartsop Dodd is only small compared to some of its near
neighbours, but what it lacks in height it more than makes up for in steepness. The
ridge to Little Hart Crag is a delight even if in parts there was calf deep snow.
Fine views to be had in all directions.
The walk starts from the NT car park at Cow Bridge just off the A592 Kirkstone
Pass road heading towards Patterdale. There is an overflow area around the back
that cost nothing
A gate at the North end of the car park gives access to a trail that skirts the bottom
edge of Low Wood and the shores of Brothers Water
Middle Dodd and Red Screes from across Brothers Water
Looking across to Caudale Moor and the sweeping drop to Hartsop Dodd
First view of High Hartsop Dodd from the track as we approach the Farm
Through the gate, turn left to cross the farmyard and gain access to the fields
leading to the start of the climb
A signpost indicates the path to take, just be careful as you go through the gate
that you don`t disturb the locals
Cross the pasture past some giant boulders towards an old barn
Looking across to Dove Crag and Hart Crag from the pasture
How did they get there?
Approaching the old barn. AW noted in the guide book the symmetry between the
barn roof and the slopes of High Hartsop Dodd
The climb starts immediately from the barn. Prepare for a steep slog
Looking back to Brothers Water
Half way up the climb and a wooden fence cuts straight across the route.
A convenient place for a breather before things start to get even steeper
Taking in the views
One way to get the best views. serveral paragliders over Caudale Moor
Not a care in the world
As we get higher up the views get even better
Thankfully a zig-zag path is cut into the slope to assist with the steepness.
This leads directly to the summit
On the summit of High Hartsop Dodd. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards Place Fell
The connecting ridge to Little Hart Crag. A strightforward walk on a good track
I carry on to Little Hart Crag. Here I`m looking back along the track
to High Hartsop Dodd
One of the many rock outcrops on the summit. Click here for a 360 degree view
About an hour or so later we journey back down to Cow Bridge.
A nice view of Angletarn Pikes
The setting sun casts its shadows at the end of a glorious day in Lakeland
