Wainwrights in 21 Days

18km & 1111m (11miles & 3644ft)

Predicted Walking Time 5hr 07m

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The shortest of the routes in the Eastern Wainwrights, this is a delightful journey of two halves. It starts with often indistinct paths in bog, but ends with a lovely romp down the Eastern side of the Kentmere Horseshoe.

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The route to Grey Grag is indistinct, but aiming NE from Sadgill there is a stile in the wall leading to Great Howe. Continue N along the broad ridge before another stile, after which fthere is a clearer path to the Cairn. Note that the OS maps shows Grey Crag significantly further south than the summit cairn. 

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Continue north to reach a fence and follow it left cross a boggy region. Once you start to rise up the next ridge, look out for one of the paths leading W to the pillar and cairn on Tarn Crag.

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Then down to cross the top of the Mosedale valley and begin the climb to Branstree. Aim right before reaching the summit to find a fence aiming towards Selside Pike, which looks over Haweswater.

 

Return to Branstree and across Gatescarth Pass track to Harter Fell. In good weather you'll have a superb view down Haweswater. In mist, this section is a bit of a slog. From Harter Fell you get good paths down what is the the Eastern side of the Kentmere Horseshoe. Pass Wray Crag and turn left to return to Sadgill.

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Note that the road up Longsleddale is narrow and winding, and you may encounter walkers, farm vehicles and sheep. Get to Sadgill early if you want to be sure of a parking space. Otherwise you will have to park a mile down the valley by the church.