A lovely walk starting from the farm at Seathwaite and heading up the main path towards Styhead, crossing Grains Gill at Stockly Bridge. Then, ascending with Styhead Gill on our right we looked up to the left to try and identify our route up the steep slopes of Styhead fell. There was no problem finding the best way up which was heading off the main path to the left, some distance before it crossed Styhead Gill, and keeping to the right of a stream coming down from the summit plateau. 
Once on the top we aimed for the notherly summit before heading south on a good path across the fell to the actual summit. The weather was cloudy, the larger fells covered ominously in mist and a cool wind blowing.
The descent was via sprinkling tarn with lunch sheltered just off the main Sty Head , Esk Hause path, then down Grains Gill back to the farm.
Grade Excellent
Time 4hrs 30mns
Memories
- Steep direct ascent
- Summit plateau surrounded by high fells
Completed 142 To go 72
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