So when you’ve completed a list of something, what do you do next. Well I suppose you look to do it all over again. I’m not one of those people that has to wait until list one is finished, before you can start counting list two summits. So I’ve already been up Helvellyn a couple of times, alongside Latrigg, Barrow, Scafell Pike, Coniston Old Man, Rampsgill Head plus a few more, in fact we’d done Sale Fell earlier in this holiday which was my second visit there. This would be my second visit up Walla Crag and my 16th on my second round if I’m counting! Linda has got to 47 now with this one and the boys are at 65 (eldest) and 62 (youngest) ish I think. This one is a simple walk, park on a street in Keswick (with care, so not to annoy those that live in the town) then head off towards Rakefoot, passing through woodland first before crossing two bridges over the Brockle Beck by a farm. Then the path starts to climb steeply first beside fields, and then on fellside, as the views to Derwent Water and Catbells improve as height is gained. The wall is then followed and crossed to get to the summit area, a craggy rocky area with superb views to Keswick and the surrounding fells, a simple return back the same way finishes this walk nicely, and although we didn’t this time, there are plenty of pubs in Keswick to enjoy a well earned drink, if so desired. A lovely walk as my thoughts turn to new targets, and helping my family around me enjoy walking more of these Lakeland fells.
We’d parked up in Keswick and as we set off we looked up to Skiddaw, not much sun around today. In fact we’d held off on the walk, to allow the morning rain to clear.I have no idea what my eldest in pointing at, but Walla Crag is up there behind him so he wasn’t pointing which way to go.Across the fields to CatbellsAs you start to gain height, Derwent Water comes into view alongside more of the North Western FellsBlencathra is over to our left as we climbRain showers passing behind Keswick but over Skiddaw, as we head up the steepest section of pathAfter the steep bit the ground levels a little and you get views ahead towards Bleaberry Fell. I did have an idea to go to this one as well, however after my 214 completion on Haystacks the day before and a fair few beers that evening, we didn’t really fancy it.More rain showers pass in front of Clough Head and Great DoddMy boys on Walla CragAgain I gave them the camera to take a photo of myself and Linda, and this is the resultMyself and Linda with Derwent Water behind us, Lake Bassenthwaite back right.Plenty of showers at the far end of Derwent Water, Catbells is the fell on the rightKeswick end of Derwent Water, always a good view from up here looking this wayHeather in bloom gives a lovely purple hue to the views into Borrowdale.Heading back down now, Blencathra grabs the attention across the Vale of Keswick as you start out, before swinging left and heading towards RakefootOne of the bridges at Rakefoot over the Brockle BeckWalla Crag up on the left and clouds dropping on the North Western FellsCan’t argue with thatAs we neared Keswick a bit of drizzle started, but not too much and certainly not enough to spoil the walk. So that was our Summer 2024 visit to the Lakes, I loved the house we stayed in, probably my favourite we’ve had, especially the location in Borrowdale and views from the bedrooms. I’d finished the Wainwrights on this visit and can now enjoy sharing the fells with family to help them collect a few fells towards their own 214 journey.
Oh and I can now wear this t shirt whilst I walk with them 😁
Walla Crag will always be a favourite of mine, it was the first Lakeland peak I climbed when I was 17 on a sole camping / walking trip in the Lakes for a couple of weeks. The boots I had been sold were too small and agony to walk in, so in Keswick all I could afford was a pair of old black school pumps. I did all my climbing, including Walla Crag, in those! Wonderful views up there, thanks for triggering the memories.
Wow black school pumps were barely suitable for balancing on an upturned school bench in PE, never mind ascending a fell in the Lakes. Hats off for making all the summits that you did. And yes the views are superb from Walla Crag
Nice T-shirt. Walla Crag is lovely and the view from the top incredible. I haven’t done all the Wainwright’s but I have done that summit several times 😉.
The tea shop sign was excellent, have to say Walla Crag is an easy up and down from Keswick and if you are into easy walks that give a great view, then this is one
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Walla Crag will always be a favourite of mine, it was the first Lakeland peak I climbed when I was 17 on a sole camping / walking trip in the Lakes for a couple of weeks. The boots I had been sold were too small and agony to walk in, so in Keswick all I could afford was a pair of old black school pumps. I did all my climbing, including Walla Crag, in those! Wonderful views up there, thanks for triggering the memories.
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Wow black school pumps were barely suitable for balancing on an upturned school bench in PE, never mind ascending a fell in the Lakes. Hats off for making all the summits that you did. And yes the views are superb from Walla Crag
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I love your new top. And congrats again!
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Couldn’t resist a new T shirt
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Nice T-shirt. Walla Crag is lovely and the view from the top incredible. I haven’t done all the Wainwright’s but I have done that summit several times 😉.
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Never been up Walla Crag. At least I don’t think I have – old age memory issues.
Love that tea shop sign!
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The tea shop sign was excellent, have to say Walla Crag is an easy up and down from Keswick and if you are into easy walks that give a great view, then this is one
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