An early start to get into Wasdale for 9.00am . Car Park at Overbeck bridge was full but we managed to park back at Netherbeck bridge. At least this gave us a flat walk along the road before the ascent of Yewdale. We had read a lot about going up the imposing face as viewed from the valley. We weren't disappointed. Initially a nice climb by the wall then continuing the path up towards Dropping Crag to enter the gully. A couple of birds of prey, possibly Red Kites were circulating over the crag. We started in the gully with a few easy scrambling pitches but then progress became more difficult, doable but on climbing out to the left we found the walkable path up the left hand side. Although walkable there was a lot of loose scree and care was needed.
One at the top of the Great Door the ridge walk over the summit was a delight with perfect stop for lunch just below the summit.
The difficulties were not over, however. We had already decide not to descend over Stirrup crag so headed left and the col north of the summit Although the pass was easy to follow it there were again a lot of loose stones as it passed under the crags and then down to the valley.
It was an easy walk back to Dropping Crag and then retraced our steps to the car, discovering a path down by the lake rather than on the road back to Netherbeck.
Time 5 hrs
Grade excellent
Memories
- Loose scree on ascent and descent
- Wonderful short ridge walk
- Concentration required on ascent and descent
Completed 196 To Go 18
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