21 April 2018

Buttermere Round

After a lovely night wild camping in a little secluded parking area near Buttermere we were up and out early and ready to start the days walk which took in High Crag, High Stile, Red Pike (of the Buttermere variety!)
The light was fantastic as we started the walk.  A real glimpse of summer was starting to creep into the days and the sun did indeed have some warmth in it even at the early hour. 
As we walked up the side of the first peak Red Pike we gained height fairly quickly as it was quite steep and soon found the views, as always, spreading out in front of us. Fleetwith Pike behind us with its formidable form. 
Up onto Red Pike was a marvellous walk but we didn't hang around for long at the summit, just long enough for a picture or 2 and then it was off to High Stile.  A fantastic path to follow really made it easy to move from one peak to the next.  

A challenging day but a beautiful one and the weather gods were with us as it stayed clear and dry all day. 
Views to die for with some good up and downs really made the day.  
Wainwrights included on this walk: High Crag, High Stile, Red Pike (Buttermere)

Hewitts included on this walk: High CragHigh StileRed Pike (Buttermere)

Date walked: 07/04/2012

Time taken: 7 hrs

Distance: 14 km

Ascent: 1089m









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