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.
