Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
The group of Fells that lie to the North behind Blencathra in the Caldbeck / Mosedale
region offer some long gradual climbing over vast expanses of moorland and disused
mining areas. For myself this was a perfect reintroduction to Fell walking after a sport
related ankle injury. The whole route throughout is a good track and easy to navigate.
From the A66 out of Keswick towards Penrith take the minor road that is signposted
for Mungrisedale and Mosedale. After a few miles along this road you will see the
traffic warning signs as you approach Carrock Beck
Depending upon conditions at the time a little care is required for crossing the Beck
Soon after the Ford there is an area of off road parking for several cars. This particular
part is right opposite the start of the walk, an old mine track. Carrock Fell is
towering in the background
The track heads off towards the base of West Fell (centre right) which is part of
the ridge to High Pike itself and the opportunity to gain the ridge can be taken by
branching right along the track through the bracken. We carry on down the main track
About a mile or so further down the track it swings to the right to pass through
a disused mining area
There is no merit to taking any short cuts. The main path surface is the better
walking option to gain the approach ridgeline to High Pike
Looking back at the top of the old Mining area towards Carrock Fell
The clear track to the summit of High Pike. The shelter cairn can just
be seen on the top right of the shot
Looking West towards Blencathra over the top of Driggerth Mine from the summit track
The summit trig column on High Pike
Sue and Jones on the summit of High Pike
The Trig point commemoration plate. Click here for a 360 degree view
The Memorial bench on the summit.
"He is a portion of that lovliness that once he made more lovely"
A tribute to 16 year old Mick Lewis who died 8th May 1944. I`m not sure if the spelling
was deliberate or an oversight. Either way due to previous biting misdemeanours on
the way up to the summit Sue and Jones are not on speaking terms at the moment
We take the path South that crosses the top of Drygill Head as we journey round to
Carrock Fell. No navigational issues as the track swing left and heads East
The track to Carrock Fell summit. A tad boggy in parts but very straightforward
Approaching the summit of Carrock Fell. Wainwright said of the ridge route ...
"The finish is the best part of the route"
By that I assume he meant the small amount of scrambling required to reach the summit.
Nothing too onerous though
The summit cairn on Carrock Fell
Me and Jones the Bastard on the summit of Carrock Fell.
Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking down the Caldew Valley towards Skiddaw
