The Western Fells form the southern wall of the Buttermere valley and the northern fence of Wasdale. Between the two lies Ennerdale so that in effect the group is the shape of a single horseshoe, each branch about 10 miles in length. At the head of Ennerdale stands Great Gable. The southern arc of the group travels due west from Great Gable, the main ridge consisting of Kirk Fell, Pillar, Scoat Fell, Haycock and Caw Fell.
Mountain Leader supporting the staff and students (Group 1 on this day) of Chigwell School with hike from Buttermere Youth Hostel, through Buttermere village (100m), up to Red Pike (755m), crossing the Buttermere Ridge to High Stile, then High Crag. 6 1/2 hours, 14.6km.
