A Walk (Elterwater)

Leader: Jennifer Matthias
Distance: 10 miles
Total Ascent/Descent: 1970ft


This is a good 'A Walk' in the Lake District. We leave the car park and walk up the road to cross the B5343 continuing upwards to Red Bank. We will follow the ridge as it undulates, up and down reaching about 1600 feet, for over three miles. There are great views, Windermere, Elterwater, Rydal Water, Grasmere, the Eskdale Valley and the hills Fairfield, all the Langdale Fells and some beyond.
Dropping down to Stickle Tarn in the shadow of Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark before our steep descent to the valley floor along Stickle Ghyll. Our return to Elterwater starts along a farm track then a footpath following the river to the car park. At times the path is narrow and rocky and we will have to maintain a good pace to get back in time.