
Beginning from the National Trust car park at Buttermere, I proceeded into the village and down to the lakeside. I admired the waterfalls at NY172163 before proceeding up the track through the mixed woodland to Old Burtness. There were Red Squirrels in the woodlands. Extensive path repairs have been carried out on this path but care was needed as the rocks were quite slippery. I followed the path to Bleaberry Tarn then after a cuppa and bar of chocolate I proceeded to the summit of Red Pike. Visibility was very good here and there was a cold, stiff breeze. I made my way along the plateaue to High Stile, where I proceeded to the Eastern edge to admire the views. after seeing a delightful rainbow on the opposite fells, the cloud dropped and visibility was very poor as I made my way over towards Eagle Crag, as hail showers were threading through. I donned full waterproofs, had and waterproof gloves and navigated my way to Comb Crags, which were clear of cloud. I proceeded to High Crag and was caught once more in a prolonged hail shower. Once this had passed I made my way down the painful path of Gamlin End to Seat. I made my way off the fells via Scarth Gap Pass And Buttermere Fell, following the Western lakeshore path back through the trees to Buttermere.
Area :
North Western Fells
Essentially this area is encompassed by Lakes of Bassenthwaite, Derwent Water, Buttermere and Crummock Water with the southern boundary being the Honister Pass