Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
This walk should be read in conjunction with Naddle Horseshoe Part 1 here
On watching several You Tube blogs and various articles on the matter we made
the decision to split this horseshoe due to the unfavourable ground condition and
recently erected 8 foot high fence by United Utilities. We normally walk with our
Cairn Terrier "Spud" but in my opinion I would not take a dog with me on the second
half of this Horseshoe. I dont want to put people off doing it, but be prepared for
some extremely difficult and strenuous walking over pathless terrain and
shoulder high bracken. Probably what also didnt help were the thousands of flies
that swarmed around you particularly when going through the bracken. Of all the
fell walks I have done including marathon circulars on the 214 Wainwright
Fells, I can honestly say that by a country mile, this short 5 mile round trip
is the worst conditions I have ever walked in
Travelling north on the A6, head for Shap and at the northern end of the village
look out for a minor road on the left that is sign posted for Bampton and Haweswater.
This is Pow Lane and follow it to Rosgill which is sign posted. From Rosgill follow
the signs for Swindale and just before you come to a large concreted area on
your right, turn sharply right at the crossroads and follow the road for 2 miles or
so towards Naddle Farm. Parking is extremely limited but free, just before the
Entrance to the Farm
Around a 100 yards or so a track branches off left at the bend in the road which
is signposted to the Haweswater Hotel around 4 miles away
Through the gate and follow the path towards Naddle Farm
Passing through Naddle Farm. At the time of writing a diversion was in place
to get around some heavy construction work taking place on one of the
Farm outbuildings. At the gate turn sharp left
Through the gate take a sharp right along a grassy terrace
Through the gate turn sharp right
Through the second gate turn sharp left to regain the original path
Back on the main path now which meanders its way through a wooded area
After about half a mile or so take the right hand fork in the path which now
continues to climb a little more steeply
Setting off up the right hand track and out of the wooded area
At this point there is no right or wrong way as to when you have to turn off
right and practically double back on yourself on the open fellside. We just
chose the big rock in which to do so. Brace yourself for some very
uncomfortable walking across treacherous and pathless terrain
I`ll say no more except that it gets harder than this
Looking towards High Street shrouded in mist
It`s impossible to advise on where to walk for the best. You just have to make
your way towards the high ground that's is circled. This is Nameless Naddle 3.
The very best of luck in negotiating this
The summit cairn on Nameless Naddle 3. Click here for a 360 degree view
From the summit, turn in a Westerly direction and make your own way as best
as you can towards Hugh`s Laithes Pike (see here right of centre)
Thre is no path, my advice would be to aim for the sole tree (centre)
before swinging right through shoulder high bracken
Im not kidding
After toiling through the jungle we reach the summit of Hugh`s Laithes Pike
. perhaps the best view point over Haweswater Reservoir. Click here for a 360
degree view
Setting off for Naddle Low Forest. There is no summit to speak of, just
a bit of high ground at 426 metres on OS maps. Not really worth any mention,
just use it as a means of setting up for the next fell top
From the Nameless summit head due West towards the high point circled.
The occasional stretch of a grass trod appears and disappears but Im afraid
its more bog trotting
After much tramping across squelchy pathless ground we start to approach the summit
of Wallow Crag. The best way up is to the left
The summit of Wallow Crag. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards High Street and Kidsty Pike above Haweswater
from the summit of Wallow Crag
Setting of for Naddle High Forest. Veer right to pass the wall through a gate
Turn left through the gate
Haweswater from the "path" to Naddle High Forest
Again - its impossible to describe any route to Naddle High Forest, just head
towards the high ground circled
The summit of Naddle High Forest. Click here for a 360 degree view
A recompense for all the hard labour is a magnificent view towards
Mardale Head
