Sat 27th Dec, Hayeswater and High Street

Today we were enjoyed a circular walk on the fells above Hayeswater. Our route started at the village of Hartsop and followed the line of Hayeswater Gill before climbing steeply up onto Grey Crag. It was a cold frosty morning and as we reached the ridge we were exposed to the effects of the cold easterly winds. The route then followed the ridge along to Thornthwaite Beacon, all the way along we were able to watch the wave clouds rolling over High Street and into the valley below.

From the Beacon we followed the route of the old roman road up to the summit of High Street, unfortunately by now we were in the clouds and not able to see much. After a brief stop at the summit cairn we headed towards our next top, Kidsty Pike. Our route then contoured round the valley to the summit of High Raise before heading back over Rampsgill Head to the summit of The Knott. We finally dropped back out of the cloud and enjoyed the last of the after sunshine on our descent to Hartshop.