REPORTS

Walk 10/2009 – Buttermere, Lake District

Saturday 11th April 2009


The A team

The A team of Geoff, Owen, Colin, Angela and Simon (non–Cable) did a circular route which took in Red Pike, High Style, High Crag, Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike. Colin chickened out of the last peak which proved difficult to descend. Walk stats: Distance 11.4 miles Ascent 1305 metres.

The B team

The B team of Alan, Andy, Judith, Nigel, Barbara and Simon (Cable) did a circular route which took in Blea Crag, Red Pike, High Style, High Crag and Haystacks before returning along the northern side of Buttermere. Walk stats: Distance 11.2 miles Ascent 1074 metres.

The C team

The C team of Cathy, Diane and Michelle did a route around Crummock Water. Walk stats: Distance 8.3 miles Ascent 437 metres.

Report – Alan

Pictures – Alan and Angela

Walk rating – Excellent

Blue skies abound as we set off towards Red Pike.
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View over Crummock Water.
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The waterfall at Blea Crag.
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Looking back over Buttermere as we climb Red Pike.
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Looking back over Crummock Water.
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The B team get to the top of Red Pike. Despite the blue skies, there is a bit of a chill in the air.
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Some parts of the route needed a bit of rock climbing.
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Looking over the top end of Buttermere with the ridge down from Fleetwith Pike prominent.
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The view over Buttermere opens out.
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The top end of Ennerdale with Great Gable in the centre and Pillar to the right.
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The top of Haystacks looking back towards High Crag and Crummock Water
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The waterfall on the way down from Haystacks.
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The A team on the descent of Fleetwith Pike with Buttermere and Crummock Water behind.
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