Distance: 8.35miles
Ascent: 3468ft
Fells:
Grisdale Pike: 2595ft
Crag Hill: 2753ft
Sail: 2536ft
Barrow: 1494ft
As I drove to Braithwaite, the cloud was down and I anticipated a day of not seeing a great deal. Climbing Grisdale Pike, the cloud began to burn off in the early morning sun, until whisps were left around the fells. Across the valley, looking towards Causey Pike and Barrrow, the fells were intermittently swallowed by clouds, before being revealed again in all their splendour.
The ascent of Crag Fell was by the fell race line, a steep, scree ascent, before rising up to the summit. From there you could see right down the valley, across to Skiddaw in the distance. The day was warm and dry, with only small patches of snow left from the downpour earlier in the week.
Disclaimer: This is an account of my walk, it is not a guide. Do not go on a walk on these fells based solely off this guide. Remember, the fells are dangerous if you are unprepared and inexperienced.
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