Saturday, 8 July 2017

Monday 3rd July 2017Ennerdale Bridge (100M) to Rosthwaite (100M). Distance 14 miles - Strenuous - Height Gain 530m/1740ft - 8 hours

We follow the country lanes to Ennerdale Water then the rocky path along the banks of the Lake. At the far end of the Lake we take the forest track that climbs gradually along Ennerdale valley to the remote Black Sail Hut YHA (290M). From the YHA continue to the bottom of Loft Beck and a steep ascent to the high point of the day at 600M. The views back to the sea are spectacular. We follow the rocky path across the fell and descend to Honister (330M). Continue descending into the beautiful Borrowdale valley to the village of Seatoller (120M) then follow the footpaths to Rosthwaite.

• Ennerdale YHA is 5 miles after Ennerdale village at the 19 mile point.

• Wainwrights ashes were placed near Innominate Tarn on Hay Stacks, this was one of his favourite places.

• At Honister there is a slate mine and shop (serving coffee and tea).

• Rosthwaite has a pub serving evening meals and small shop where you can buy packed lunches. Nearby Stonethwaite has a pub serving evening meals.

• 09:00 start from Ennerdale Bridge.

• Arrive Rosthwaite/Stonethwaite approx. 17:00


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