Wednesday, 3 April 2019

Kirkstone Pass, Red Screes and Scandale circuit from Ambleside. 10.25miles 2800ft ascent



Leaving Ambleside through Stock Ghyll park

Looking across Stock Ghyll to Loughrigg and the Langdales

In estate agent lingo " Great potential for renovation, lovely
views,...   

...ensuite bathrooms, includes caravan in garden"!

Red Screes - today's objective

Looking back down Stocks Ghyll to Windermere

The Kirstone Inn - 3rd highest in the country at 1489ft

Kirstone Pass from the start of Red Screes

Windermere from near the summit

The summit cairn and an unusual perspective on Striding Edge and Helvellyn 

Looking north to High Hartsop Dodd and Brotherswater

The summit trig point at 776m (2545ft)

Looking back up to Scandale Pass from the descent

High Sweden Bridge over Scandale Beck

Rydal Water with Langdales behind

Nearing Ambleside

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