Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
A lovely little walk from Stonethwaite that climbs very steeply almost immediately
into the walk. Dock tarn is a charming little place to get your breath back before
going on towards the summit. Fantastic views from either of the two summit cairns
The tiny hamlet of Stonethwaite is the start point of this walk where if you arrive
early enough there is free parking for about 7 or 8 cars
Take the path signposted for Greenup that crosses Stonethwaite Bridge
Looking across to the Northern face of Eagle Crag and the Ullscarf ridgeline
Crossing Stonethwaite Beck. At the end of the bridge and through the gate
turn right and heads towards Greenup
Setting off up the stony track
Keep an eye out on the left for an obvious path that branches off over grass
The path climbs towards a stone wall
Cross the wall via the stile and keep left
The path, well cairned climbs steadily towards a wooden gate
The path continues on more steeply through the gate, prepare for some hard work
The path is stone pitched to assist with the steepness
Here we are just about to exit the wooded area and this marks the end of the
steepest part of the climb
Looking towards Grey Knotts
Looking to Sergeants Crag and Eagle Crag from the top of the forest track
The path levels off somewhat as it heads towards Dock Tarn
A number of cairns mark the way making navigation easy
The path leads to a wall stile
Keep on the path as it continues over the stile
Keep following the marker cairns
When Dock Tarn comes into view take the right hand path and head towards
the waters edge
From here the summit is only around 15 minutes away, so it`s well worth
a pause to take in the marvellous view
At the Northern end of the Tarn keep left and stay on the obvious track
Skiddaw appears on the horizon. At this point the ground becomes a little boggy
however, the path can still be followed
Quite soon the summit comes into view. There are numerous paths that all lead
into the same direction
Look out on the left for a faint path over grass that climbs directly to the summit
A narrow channel cuts through the heather and leads directly to the summit cairn
There are two summit cairns a few metres apart. Here on the the Northernmost
summit looking along the Langstrath valley towards Great Gable.
Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards the Maiden Moor ridgeline
Looking down on Watendlath Tarn and a distant Skiddaw
Looking across to Sergeants Crag and Eagle Crag with Ullscarf in the background.
Pike o` Stickle can be seen just peeping over the ridgeline
A cairn on a cairn. The Spud Meister takes toot on the summit as lunch
is about to be served
