After a few weeks without getting out on the hills I finally got a good weather forecast on a day I didn't need to work, so I headed up to the Lake District to bag a few more of the north western fells.
From the car park at Lanthwaite Green there's a good path leading over the minor summit of Whin Ben and up to the top of Whiteside. It's a steep climb all the way with a bit of easy scrambling.
From Whiteside it's a nice ridge walk over Hopegill Head and the Hewitt summit of Hobcarton Crag, and up to the highest point of the day, Grisedale Pike (791m)
On the way down there's a narrow path (not shown on the map) which goes around the side of Hobcarton Crag and down to Coledale Hause.
I returned to the car park via Gasgale Gill.The path was a bit loose, and parts of it seem to be slowly crumbling into the river,but I managed to get back OK.
Warning
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. Summer routes may not be viable or appropriate in winter. See winter information on our skills and safety pages for more information.