Sun 19th July, Pinnacle Ridge, St Sundays Crag

This morning I set off early with Jane to make our way up onto Pinnacle Ridge, on St Sundays Crag. The route involves a short but steep climb up an old path to a grassy balcony before following an easy traverse path to just below the ridge.

A final short steep ascent up loose scree brings you out at the foot of the ridge. The route was very quiet with no one else around when we set off. The ridge is an enjoyable and airy scramble on good blocky rock which was dry and very grippy today. We were also very fortunate to do this in good weather. The highlight of the route is a short chimney section which is climbed and the traverse of the pinnacles. We exited the route on the summit plateau of St Sundays Crag. The visibility was good and we enjoyed 360 degree views of the Lakes before descending back down into Patterdale.