I have to say I wasn’t expecting much from this walk from Watendlath. The road up here is narrow but once at the end a little oasis opens up with high ground all around. Both these two fells have many lumps on their summit vying for the highest point but it is the views that hold the attention. From Great Crag down Borrowdale to Great Gable and from Grange Fell along Derwent Water to Skiddaw. Fantastic.
| Start – Watendlath |
| Route – Watendlath Tarn – Great Crag – Puddingstone Bank – Grange Fell – Watendlath |
| Distance – 3 1/2 miles Start time – 11.30am Time taken – 3 1/4hrs Highest Point – Great Crag 440m |
| Weather – Warm and sunny |
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Watendlath Bridge at the start of the walk
Watendlath Tarn
Looking back to Watendlath as we climb
Heading across the stepping stones with Great Crag ahead
Over the boggy ground to Grange Fell
Looking back down the path with Watendlath Tarn in the distance
Fabulous view into Borrowdale from Great Crag
Over Grange Fell to Skiddaw from the summit of Great Crag
That view again with Great Gable centre of the photo
The Helvellyn range from Great Crag
Fun on Great Crag
Puddingstone Bank looking down the path to Rosthwaite with Borrowdale beyond
Grange Fell summit looking to a pointy Pike O’Stickle in the distance
Great view to Derwent Water and Skiddaw
The lumpy summit of Grange Fell, Great Gable the high point right with the Scafells in shadow at the back
Me and the boys on Grange Fell summit
A sunny Watendlath Tarn
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