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Park & Stride 21 - Robinson from Rigg Beck |
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Written by Mark Richards
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Wednesday, 05 September 2007 |
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The North-western Fells divide neatly upon New-lands Hause, from where the shapely mass of Robinson handsomely dominates, enhanced by the fuming presence of Moss Force. The road wending up the Newlands valley draws over the considerable slope of Rowling End bound for Keskadale and catches a glimpse right of an impressive razor edge looming over Rigg Beck. This ridge, which includes the summits Knott Rigg and Ard Crags combines beautifully with Robinson to make an entertaining skyline horseshoe. The walk is recommended clockwise because of one minor rock-step near the foot of Robinson’s north ridge. As a route of descent in adverse weather it would unduly tax most fellwalkers, in ascent the scramble can be enjoyed in a far more relaxed frame of mind. The RouteStride over the Rigg Beck bridge upon the Newlands Hause road. At the top if the initial rise, where until recently stood a purple-painted timber chalet-house (sold at auction so a new abode is sure to take its place), turn left on the road signed left to Newlands Church. The narrow road twists and turns, follow the next right-hand turn, again signed to the church. Pass on from the open common in front of the charming white-washed chapel in the dale, rising beyond, passing the access to High Snab Farm. Go through a gate where the tarmac ends pass close by the delightful traditional Lakeland cottage Low High Snab.  Download complete PDF (1.15MB)
© Mark Richards 2007 |
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 By contrast with the normal line of ascent, this walk tackles Blencathra on a more gradual course via Bowscale Fell encircling the headwaters of the Glenderamakin to conclude over Souther Fell (pronounced 'sooter'). The walk is almost entirely on grass, but can include a slice of real mountaineering for the confident hill-goer. If the weather is dry and the wind relents then a scrambling descent of Sharp Edge can be entertained. By a strange quirk of circumstances on the two occasions the author has tackled this famous arete, it was in descent, so can vouch it is little more difficult than the ascent, but it requires a steady head and competence on exposed rock, so most definitely should not be undertaken lightly.
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Jo, Jill Rowland, myself and Ann and Roger had a wonderful walk yesterday from Bowness Knott in Ennerdale. The weather was warm but rather humid so it was sunny in the valley but with cloud building up above the fells. |
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