Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
The so called best weather day in Lakeland tempted us to revisit the Haweswater
region so that Sue and Ste could tick off High Street, Rampsgill Head, High Raise
and Kidsty Pike. High Raise would see me complete Book Two of the Wainwright Fells.
The route we chose to initially get to High Street via the ridge of Rough Crag and Long Stile
under normal conditions is an adventurous but reasonably safe way directly to the summit.
In the weather conditions we had today (Snow and Sleet) it was dangerous, therefore
I would personally recommend that if you are in doubt of your rock scrambling abilities
it would be best to leave this route for better conditions. That said, the views are amazing.
As we approach the car park at Mardale Head, a clear view of our chosen route
along the ridge leading to High Street
The car park at Mardale Head (free at the time of writing this)
Harter Fell from the gate at the Southern end of the car park
Through the gate and turn right to get on the path to The Rigg
The path to The Rigg
Heading towards The Rigg and the start of the climb
At the gateway turn left and prepare for some steep climbing
Heading for the start of the climb
Looking down to the car park at Mardale Head from the ridge
Looking towards Branstree from the ridge
Looking back to Haweswater Reservoir
With High Street poking up behind the ridge the route forward is easy to follow
Looking at Blea Water from Long Stile
Looking right to what will be our final Fell of the day ... Kidsty Pike (the pointy bit)
The final push up to the summit and a bit of rock handling is required
Looking back from the climb
At long last after tussling with the steepness and snow, we arrive on top of High Street
Sue, Ste and Spud on the summit of High Street. Click here for a 360 degree view
Fine views over Riggindale towards the Eastern Fells
From the summit - turn right and follow the path as it drops down to Rampsgill Head
Looking down to Hayeswater from the drop down to Rampsgill Head
Looking back from the descent to Rampsgill Head
At a point where the path meets a stone wall, veer right to pick up the track to Rampsgill.
With there being so much snow down the paths were a little difficult to follow
We eventually correct our route and get back on to the path to the summit
A severe belt of weather heading our way en route to Rampsgill Head summit
Sue on the summit of Rampsgill Head. Click here for a 360 degree view
We dont hang about on the summit as a severe belt of weather approaches on
our way down the straightforward track to High raise
Me on High Raise summit (Book 2 completed) Click here for a 360 degree view
We then head off to Kidsty Pike as getting off the high ground becomes a priority
On the track to Kidsty Pike we encounter knee deep snow
The weather belt catches us up
The summit of Kidsty Pike. Click here for a 360 degree view
From the summit we make a sharp exit left down the band that follows the Riggindale
Valley back down to Haweswater
Nearly back down as yet another weather belt approaches
Safely back down and where has all the snow gone?
