We planned on a low level walk, a new AW for Squeaky, High Rigg. We weren't sure what the weather would be like, we'd forgotten to check the forecast before we left! We parked in the layby at Stannah and walked up the A591 to access the path through the gate that leads up Wren Crag.
On the way to Wren Crag

Castle Rock and The Green from the way up Wren Crag

It was cold and a bit blustery and the wind was in our faces
The last of the steep bit almost over

The route is steep in places and the rock was wet making a slippery climb too on the rocky bits.
On the top of Wren Crag looking across High Rigg

We had good views and it was dry for the time being.
Looking south from Wren Crag with the Helvellyn range on the left

A look back toward Thirlmere and Raven Crag

Blencathra from Wren Crag

Looking back at our route

A lovely fell with lots of twists and turns and ups and downs

Squeaky leading the way

On the way to High Rigg summit

There were quite a few people about on the fell, it is a popular fell to do in iffy weather.
A new Wainwright for Squeaky

We got the summit to ourselves to take some photos, we hadn't expected to!
Clough Head and Threlkeld Knotts from High Rigg

View toward Thirlmere from High Rigg summit

Descending to the St John's Church col

We took the path leading left that leads to the col near the seat to the west of the Youth Centre. a slightly easier descent for aging bones.
Skiddaw with a bit of cloud

On the way toward Sosgill

We passed the church and said hello to a couple with big smiles on their faces, really enjoying their walk we thought. We took the gate past the graveyard on the very lovely path down St John's in the Vale
Lunchtime view of Clough Head and Fisher Wife's Rake

Our luck ran out with the weather when we stopped for lunch, it started chucking it down and we sat under the storm shelter until it stopped.
Squeaky ready to go

Pleb trespassing on Squeaky's back

Cute calf

The narrow path high above St John's Beck

This path needs a little care as there is a big drop down to the beck for a while.
Route map

A lovely walk, one that never fails to please. Stannah layby - Wren Crag - High Rigg - St John's In the Vale Church - Sosgill - Stannah. 5.6 miles and 397m ascent.