Wednesday 5th July 2017Grasmere (75M) to Glenridding (150M). Distance 8 miles - Strenuous - Height Gain 505m/1655ft - 5 hours

We follow the lane to Mill Bridge then take the rocky path which climbs steadily alongside Tongue Gill to Grisedale Tarn (550M). From Grisedale Tarn we follow the route down hill alongside Grisedale Beck to Patterdale valley and the village of Glenridding on the shores of Ullswater.

• Close to the outlet of Grisedale Tarn is the ‘Brothers Parting Stone’. This is the point that William Wordsworth last met his brother John who later died when his ship sank at sea.

• There is an outdoor equipment/clothing shop.

• There are a few pubs for meals and village shops.

• 11:30 start from Grasmere.

• Arrive Glenridding approx 16:30