This is the first time I've explored this area. The plan on this occasion was really only to do Grisedale Pike and then see how I was doing for time and energy. I've had a couple of days of not feeling too great, so I wasn't sure I'd get far, but things went rather better than I expected. I parked the car in Braithwaite village, having found the road going up towards the Whinlatter Pass closed for repairs, but then found I could have gone up to the first car park
Never mind!
View of Causey Pike:
and Crag Hill:
Approaching Grisedale's summit:
Stopped briefly for a bit of lunch at the top, but didn't linger as the wind was a bit stiff and cold with it.
On the way down, you start to see that you are spoilt for choice with where to head. Hopegill Head caught my eye:
Not a big detour from the round, so I headed up, and was then tempted by a lovely looking ridge walk:
Unfortunately, in the wrong direction, and my pace being slow as it is, there wasn't time to do it. Something to bear in mind for another time! Looking back at Grisedale Pike:
Heading down on the way to Crag Hill, paths leading everywhere, you are really spoilt for choice of where to go:
Tried a few shots to capture the drops from Crag Hill, but don't think I managed it. Knott Rigg, Robinson etc:
The path down to Sail is quite exposed in places, with a bit of minor scrambling involved, which added to the enjoyment. Then, descending from Sail, the zig-zags down to Causey Pike:
I debated whether to go to the top, but was getting a bit tired by this time, so decided not to push my luck. Skipped all the tops on the way back to Braithwaite, Outerside etc, but still thoroughly enjoyed the day. That's quite a chunk extra distance on anything I've done so far since getting back into the fell walking, and I quite surprised myself that I managed it. The problem has been chest pains if I push myself too hard on the ascents, but each time I go out, things seem to be noticeably improved - just have to pace myself carefully but my fitness is obviously getting better!