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Central Fells wander
Central Fells wander
by Broggy1 » Mon May 08, 2017 10:23 am
Wainwrights included on this walk: Eagle Crag, Grange Fell, Great Crag, High Tove, Sergeant's Crag
Date walked: 05/05/2017
Time taken: 6
Distance: 26.3 km
Ascent: 1887m
1 person thinks this report is great. Register or Login free to be able to rate and comment on reports (as well as access 1:25000 mapping).I had Friday as leave for a splendid day on the Central fells on what I guess is an unusual route.
I was keen to climb the direct route of Eagle Crag again but didn't fancy the longer drive to Borrowdale as I was due back in Preston by 6pm to play football so was looking at alternatives.
With a dry spell, I realised I could start near Armboth and climb over High Tove into the Borrowdale valley and include Grange Fell and Great Crag in the day as well with the return route being over Greenup and down through the deserted valley of Wythburn (again one for a dry spell).
Beautiful sunshine but very windy throughout so glad not to be on the higher fells today.
Re: Central Fells wander
by dav2930 » Wed May 10, 2017 8:14 pm
An unusual route for sure but a fascinating and substantial one. Plenty of ups & downs there through some lovely fell country with characterful names like 'Jopplety How' (one of my favourites). Nice photos of a cracking, if rather windy, day 

Re: Central Fells wander
by johnkaysleftleg » Mon May 22, 2017 9:20 am
Certainly a different route, good to see the high tove area does dry out occasionally, I agree about the direct route up Eagle Crag, most enjoyable.
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