Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Braithwaite to Buttermere

Braithwaite to Buttermere via Barrow, Sail Pass, Ard Crags, 

Knott Rigg and Rannerdale Knotts. 11miles 3600ft   

Setting off from Braithwaite with Skiddaw in cloud behind

Bassenthwaite lake comes into view from the start of the climb up
Barrow 1494ft.

Causey Pike (left) and the path to Sail Pass from Barrow 1494ft

Looking down on Force Mine in Coledale from Sail Pass

Approaching the top of Sail Pass

High Stile and Red Pike above the Buttermere valley

Keskadale farm in Newlands Valley from Ard Crags 1906ft 

Looking back to Ard Crags from Knott Rigg 1824ft 

Descending to Newlands Hause with Moss Force behind

Crummock water now in view from the climb up Rannerdale Knotts

Buttermere from the ridge to the summit

Rannerdale Knotts summit 1165ft with Crummock water either side

Grasmoor and its surrounding fells from the summit

Arriving at the Bridge hotel in Buttermere village



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