Middle Dodd, Little Hart Crag, Hartsop Above How and High Pike (Scandale)
4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Ambleside.
- Distance
- 19.2 km
- Ascent
- 1200 m
- Time
- 6.5–9 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 657 m
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About this walk
Middle Dodd, Little Hart Crag, Hartsop Above How and High Pike (Scandale) is a hard 19.2 km circular walk with 1,200 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 9 hours. It starts at Ambleside, Nook Lane (grid reference NY 375 053). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest High Pike (Scandale) at 657 m.
Middle Dodd, Little Hart Crag, Hartsop Above How and High Pike (Scandale) are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the eastern Lake District. The highest, High Pike (Scandale), reaches 657 m (2,156 ft).
This route starts from Ambleside, Nook Lane and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Ambleside, follow the path towards Middle Dodd.
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The summits
Climb Middle Dodd, then continue to Little Hart Crag, Hartsop Above How and High Pike (Scandale).
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
654 m
637 m
586 m
657 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Middle Dodd, Little Hart Crag, Hartsop Above How and High Pike (Scandale) take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–9 hours for the 19.2 km route, which has 1,200 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Ambleside, Nook Lane (grid reference NY 375 053). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Hart Crag (823 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Dove Crag (792 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Red Screes (779 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); High Pike (Scandale) (657 m, Wainwright); Middle Dodd (654 m, Wainwright); Little Hart Crag (637 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Hartsop Above How (586 m, Wainwright); Low Pike (508 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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