Route: High Rigg
Area: Central Lake District
Date of walk: 15th June 2013
Walkers: Andrew Gilly and David
Distance: 5.8 miles
Ascent; 1,300 feet
We parked near Legburthwaite and made our way up Wren Crag to gain the ridge
There were lots of ups and downs along the long ridge. After about 1.5 miles, the summit of High Rigg was finally reached, from where there were lovely views, particularly of Blencathra
The descent was straightforward, and after reaching the bottom we joined the path which leads back round the eastern flank of the fell, with St John’s in the Vale on our left
There were good views across the vale to the craggy features of Clough Head
Just before we reached the car, we treated ourselves to tea and home made scones at Low Bridge End Farm – a good way to round off a really enjoyable walk
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Looking across to Castle Rock, from the start of the climb
Looking up to Wren Crag near the start of the ridge
Clough Head and St John’s in the Vale
Clough Head again
Looking back to Thirlmere
On the ridge leading to High Rigg, with Skiddaw in the background
Blencathra
It was windy at the top, as demonstrated by Bonnie’s ear
Gilly and David striding towards the summit
Blencathra looms over the tarn
Blencathra from the summit cairn of High Rigg
Looking across in the direction of Keswick from the same spot
Summit photo of David and Winnie
Descending now, the small tarn ahead is Tewet Tarn
Nearly down to valley level
St John’s in the Vale Church
On the return leg now, along St John’s in the Vale
Looking back towards Blencathra
Clough Head across the vale
Further along the path
Not far to go now
In the absence of a pub, this was the next best thing, handily located near the end of the walk
