Grisedale Pike

Views ascending

Our previous ascent of Gisedale Pike had been from Bassenthwaite with memories of the steep scree section before the summit. This walk we drove up to the car park in Whinlatter forest at Revlin Moss. The notice board at the car park directed us on the correct forest road towards Grisedale Pike and then out of the forest to climb the north east ridge directly up to the summit. The walk was steep in places but never difficult and a great improvement on the path up Sleet How. The top was reached in good weather with good views over the previously climbed Hopegill Head and the yet to climb Crag Hill and Grasmoor. For a different way down we decided to descend to Hobcarton End and follow the path back down to the forest. Just before entering the forest we came upon a sign saying no entry path closed due to forestry works! We could see and hear the machinery at the top of Sanderson Gill, way away from our proposed route. We had no intention of climbing back up again so continued into the forest. It was true the path became non existent but there were huge machinery tracks heading down in the general direction we wanted to go, so we followed one of these down to the forest track and eventually back to the car. (Passing a sign pointing the other way saying No Entry!)

The way down

Time 4 Hrs

Memories

• Rough descent through forestry work
• Clear day with great views

Grade Excellent

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