Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
An unexpected blue sky day presented itself and was too good an opportunity to
pass up such perfect walking conditions. The route chosen follows an excellent
path down Mickleden from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
We had originally planned to park at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel but got redirected
to the car park at Stickle Barn near the New Hotel. At the time of writing it was
£7.50 for all day parking
From the Western end of the car park, a sign post indicates the path towards
Old Dungeon Ghyll. Through the gate and keep right towards the Old Hotel
At the end of the field a foot bridge crosses Mickleden Beck. Head left from here
to the Old Hotel car park
The car park at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Walk round the back of the Hotel to pick up the track that leads down Mickleden
The start of the Mickleden path
Looking across the Langdale valley towards Cold Pike
The first view of Pike o` Stickle from the path
The imposing Southern face of Pike o` Stickle
Looking to the head of Mickleden towards Rosset Pike and the deep
scar of Rosset Ghyll
Looking towards Bowfell from the track
The level path is followed up to the point just past Troughton Beck where some
stone flags form a bridge over the water. At this point make a right turn and follow
a very sketchy path initially that leads to the left of the boulder field
There`s no right or wrong way to travel as long as you keep reasonably close
to the Beck and aim for the ridgeline that leads up to Martcrag Moor
Looking towards the head of Mickleden from the path to Martcarg Moor
Probably one of the better ways to admire the beautiful views over Langdale
And within seconds he was away
Here, we have reached the top of Martcrag Moor and at this point it is a bit of a
walk on pathless grass so as to pick up the ridgeline that leads to Pike o` Stickle
A view of the Skiddaw range from the approach to the ridgeline
Starting off up the ridgeline, initially on boggy grass
Further on up and the path becomes stepped as it heads towards the base
of the summit
Here we are at the base of the summit and today Pike o` Stickle seems the
popular choice of many. There are some steps that lead up to a grassy ledge.
From that point onwards some rock handling and mild scrambling is required.
There are plenty of good hand holds to assist with this
The scrambly section of the climb to the summit
On the summit of Pike o` Stickle and for me, the completion of all
the Fells in Book 3. Click here for a 360 degree view
Sue on the summit of Pike o` Stickle. from here you can see the second and third
Fells of the day .. Loft Crag (left) Harrison Stickle (right)
Great Gable peeping up over the Glaramara ridge line
We set off down the connecting ridge to journey the third of a mile to Loft Crag
The ridgeline skirts close to the steep declivities between the two Fells
Looking back towards Bowfell from the ridge path
In no time at all, Sue reaches the summit of Loft Crag
Click here for a 360 degree view
The path to Harrison Stickle is very easy to follow
Looking back to Pike o` Stickle and one lucky Fell walker has sole
occupancy of the top
Looking back from the climb to Harrison Stickle
Sue on the summit of Harrison Stickle. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards Pavey Arc from the summit
Journeying back down to the Col to pick up the track that leads back to
New Dungeon Ghyll and a sneaky view of the Ghyll in full flow
The path, whilst direct across the face of Harrison Stickle is at times exposed
so a little care is needed
The steep ravine from the path to New Dungeon Ghyll
A precariously perched Herdie tucks in to the wiry Fell side grass completely
oblivious of our presence!
