Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
The second day of our week away in Lakeland and the glorious weather slot
continued. To make hay while the sun was shining ahead of the predicted downturn
we chose to climb this delightful little Fell by the side of Thirlmere Reservoir.
A short walk along a well engineered path in its upper reaches with a view to die for
on the summit. In Wainwrights` day the iconic view down the length of the
Reservoir required an adventurous scramble down a steep sided slope which these
days is no longer necessary due to the well constructed viewing platform.
Raven Crag from the side of the A591 where there is plenty of verge side parking
at the Northern end of Thirlmere Reservoir if you are there early enough
Cross the A591 and take the main road that leads to the Causeway over the Dam
With Spud strapped into his harness we start to cross the Causeway
Close up of Raven Crag from the Causeway. The line of attack will see us climb to
the Col on the right of the picture and then round the back of the Fell via the
engineered path upto the viewing platform
The commereration plaque marking the commissioning of the Reservoir
Looking South down the Reservoir
Looking up towards the Lakeland version of a mini "El Capitan"
At the end of the Causeway turn right on a minor road and approximately 200 yards
or so on the left, a hand gate gives access to a footpath
Looking back towards the Helvellyn range from the path
The path veers left as it climbs gently towards the Col
Through the gate and turn left
Looking towards the Dodds from the climb to the Col
A bush full of Red Admirals
Approaching the top of the Col. At this point the path swings left and journeys through
a copse and onto the engineered path that assists the climb
The steps take a lot of toil out of the climb
Approaching the viewing platform
Here is the view that AW described as having to undertake a "cautious scramble"
to get to. No longer necessary these days, but what a view.
Click here for a 360 degree view from the summit
Sue takes in the wonderful view
The Spud Meister on the summit of his second Wainwright Fell
Me and Spud on the summit
Looking North towards Blencathra
Clough Head towering above the A591
Looking towards Whiteside and Helvellyn Lower Man across Thirlmere
