Sunday 8th June 2008

Start point: Kiln Bank Cross (SD 215 933)

Kiln Bank Cross - Stickle Tarn - Great Stickle (OF) - Tarn Hill (OF) - Stickle Pike (OF) - Kiln Bank Cross

Distance: 2.5 miles     Total Ascent: 235 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Sunny and warm. 20oC.

Route Map

It was a superb sunny morning this morning for our walk around the Dunnerdale Fells. It was one of those days when it is truly a joy to be out - the sun was shining, the birds were singing and there wasn't a soul about. Casper and Angus certainly enjoyed the run out, as did I!

Stickle Pike from the start of the climb from Kiln Bank Cross.

The view from further up looking north with the Scafells, Esk Pike, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags in the distance, Harter Fell in the left middle distance with Caw to the right.

Stickle Pike - a beautiful day.

Reedy Stickle Tarn.

Crossing below Stickle Pike around the southern side.

Light and shade over Stickle Pike.

Heading for Great Stickle across the Bog Cotton field.

The Duddon Estuary from Great Stickle.

Angus and Casper on Great Stickle.

Stickle Pike form Tarn Hill.

Buck Barrow and Whitfell across the Duddon Valley from Tarn Hill.

Scafell, Scafell Pike, Great End and Esk Pike beyond Harter Fell across the Duddon Valley.

Stickle Pike from the end of the Tarn Hill ridge.

A big rest for the boys after the steeper than steep climb up the southern face of Stickle Pike.

Looking across to the main summit.

...and looking back over the route just walked. Great Stickle is to the left with the Bog Cotton field below with the arm of the Tarn Hill ridge leading to the right.

The summit cairn on Stickle Pike.

Taking in the view along the Duddon Valley.

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