Red Screes via Kilnshaw Chimney

Red Screes, Kirkstone Pass Wainwright fell

On 12th May 2016, an adventurous scramble up Red Screes via Kilnshaw Chimney was undertaken, diverging from the usual pathway from Kirkstone Pass. This challenging route, featuring steep and loose scree, and a tricky rock face, offered a more secluded ascent. Despite the Kirkstone Pass Inn being closed, the journey was rewarded with picturesque views at the summit, where other tarns and pools complement the landscape. The descent required careful navigation, culminating back at a well-equipped but free car park.

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Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common)

Watch Hill Outlying fell, Setmurthy Common, Outlying fells

A relatively easy walk over the Outlying Fells close to the town of Cockermouth. On Location: 11th April 2022 Parking: A layby at the junction of the Higham road on the Embleton road out of Cockermouth has room for several cars. GR: NY1363 3124 Summary: I had to make a…

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Blencathra’s best.

Hall's Fell ridge Blencathra

Date of this walk: 13/5/2015 Start: Car park (free) at Threlkeld Facilities: Two pubs in Threlkeld village: The Horse and Farrier and The Sally Inn Walk route: Shown below. To download GPX files or other formats for this route for free click here With an appointment in Keswick arranged for mid-morning on Wednesday I planned…

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