Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
The original intention was to climb Carrock Fell and take the ridge walk to High Pike.
The prevailing weather conditions forced a change of mind so we headed back South
to climb Souther Fell. It wasn`t too long before the bank of weather we saw further
North caught up with us on its journey South and left us with no visibility from the
summit. The climb itself was very straightforward and easy to navigate. The views
of Blencathra would have been stunning but alas not today.
We had originally thought about climbing some Fells in the Central Region, but
plumped for the Northern area. Bad mistake and we were left regretting the decision
not to go with instinct. Here a lovely temperature inversion over Thirlmere
The walk starts just past the Mill Inn in Mungrisdale. A grass verge allows
parking for a few cars
Walking back towards the Pub cross over the new footbridge that crosses
the River Glenderamackin
Once over the bridge turn left and follow the tarmac road up to a gate
Through the steel gate and turn sharp right to pick up a boggy track
that runs parallel with the fence
Follow the track round as it veers right
Once the track swings round you can see the start of the ridgeline that leads to the
summit. There are a number of turnings where you can get onto the ridge
The one we chose was just after the trees in the previous picture. Once on the
ridge, the path is clearly defined
Looking back South towards Clough Head from the path
The path winds its way through a number of rock outcrops
At this point the mist descended and blotted out a view of what should be Blencathra
leaving only the Tongue of Bowscale Fell clearly visible
The grass track climbs steeply as it crosses over a number of false summits
At last the summit comes into view but the mist drops down even more
Heading to Souther Fell summit
Passing Lower Bannerdale
The final pull to the summit over flatter ground
Horrible. The mist descends spoiling any potential views on offer
A glimpse of Blencathra, but only just
Sue and Ste on the summit of Souther Fell. Click here for a 360 degree view
(Hint - it`s not worth it!!)
And then there was nowt. Time to retreat to the Pub
