Walk No.37
Whin Rigg and Illgill Head
Date: 7th June 2007 Distance: 10.25 miles Ascent: 2563 feet Time: 6h 30m
Weather: A fine bright day with the clouds well above the fell tops.
Route: We left the car at Eskdale Green and walked over into Miterdale before taking the bridleway up through Miterdale forest.
We left the car at Eskdale Green and walked up Giggle Alley over to Miterdale
As we entered the forest we crossed this old bridge.
Looking back down the bridleway from a break in the forest.
Edith takes a break on a memorial seat to Neil Cannon (Canny). We found something near this spot....any claimants?
We left the forest at this gate and turned right up the ridge to Whin Rigg.
Looking back down along the ridge to Irton Pike
Getting nearer to Whin Rigg with Greathall Gill on the left
Looking down Greathall Gill to Wasdale
Edith on Whin Rigg
Dave on Whin Rigg
Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell from Whin Rigg
Looking along the ridge to Illgill Head with Yewbarrow, Kirkfell and Great Gable to the left and Scafell in the clouds ahead
The top section of Great Gully
Our path would keep us close to the edge to keep the magnificent views
The main path runs between the tarns to Illgill Head but who would want to walk there unless perhaps in bad visibility
Yewbarrow , Kirk Fell and Gable from our route along the edge
Edith on Illgill Head
Dave on Illgill Head
Wasdale Head from Illgill Head
Scafell in the foreground with Lingmell and the Pike behind. We took the path you can see for a short while before skirting round the fellside towards Miterdale
The path to Miterdale skirts round the end of Illgill Head towards Burnmoor Tarn
Looking down to Burnmoor Lodge
Looking back from the path above Miterdale to Scafell and Burnmoor Tarn
At the trees our path descended into the valley of Miterdale one of Lakelands hidden gems
The remains of Miterdale Head farm
A little lower down the valley now at Bakersteads, now an Outdoor Pursuits centre
Local dialect?.....Keep right for Eskdale near Low Place farm
Low Place farm. From here we just followed the track back down Miterdale to take our original path back to Eskdale Green
A quick peep at the Japanese Garden near Giggle Alley
and then just a few minutes down the lane to the car.
Next Walk: 29th June 2007 -- Catbells, Maiden Moor, High Spy and Castle Crag from Gutherscales
Last Walk: 5th June 2007 -- Slight Side and Scafell from Wha House farm