Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
Grasmoor is the tallest of all the North Western Fells. This climb that initially follows
the course of Cinderdale Beck to get to the Lad Hows ridgeline is steep. Towards
the upper reaches there is some nasty scree that needs careful negotiation, but
once passed, a grassy promenade leads all the way to a very well constructed
shelter cairn. The views of the Scafell range are awesome.
The Farmer`s sign at the car park of Cinderdale Common. This is the start point
There are two small car parks (free of charge), this one is right by the side of the Beck
Immediately from the car park cross the ford over Cinderdale Beck
Over the Beck, take the path to the left that climbs initially through an area
of thick bracken
At one point the path runs very close to the water cascade
The first objective is to aim for the lone holly bush perched on a rock formation
Passing the holly bush
Looking back towards Rannerdale Knotts and the High Stile ridgeline
Looking towards Mellbreak over Crummock Water
Approaching the Lad Hows ridgeline
Looking towards Loweswater in the background
Higher up the path now and Great Gable can be seen above Buttermere
On the Lad Hows ridgeline now and the only bit of fairly level walking throughout
The path steepens again as it approaches the scree section. No navigational issues
Looking across to Whiteless Pike from the scree path
After a considerable toil up the steep scree slope it`s very welcome to
reach the summit approach
Sue very happy to be standing on more level ground
Looking back down the steep Lad Hows ridgeline
Looking over the ridgeline from between Wandope and Whiteless Pike
towards the Scafell group of mountains
From this point now it`s just a straightforward walk to the summit shelter cairn
Finally we arrive on the summit. Click here for a 360 degree view
Plenty to look at from the top
A clearer view of Scafell Pike and Scafell
The High Stile to High Crag connecting ridge
Looking towards Skiddaw and Blencathra
Looking towards Helvellyn range
Looking towards Scafell Pike
Whilst we were taking in the views Spud was taking in some of his own.
Namely my dinner !
Looking across to Whiteless Pike and its connecting ridge to Wandope
On our way back down now as the early evening sun shimmers on Crummock Water
