Harrison Stickle, Thunacar Knott, High Raise and Sergeant Man
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Pye How.
- Distance
- 11.1 km
- Ascent
- 760 m
- Time
- 4–5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 763 m
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About this walk
Harrison Stickle, Thunacar Knott, High Raise and Sergeant Man is a moderate 11.1 km circular walk with 760 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5 hours. It starts at Pye How, B5343 (grid reference NY 298 066). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest High Raise at 763 m.
Harrison Stickle, Thunacar Knott, High Raise and Sergeant Man are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, High Raise, reaches 763 m (2,502 ft).
This route starts from Pye How, B5343 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 Pye How, follow the path towards Harrison Stickle.
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The summits
Climb Harrison Stickle, then continue to Thunacar Knott, High Raise and Sergeant Man.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
735 m
723 m
763 m
736 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Harrison Stickle, Thunacar Knott, High Raise and Sergeant Man take?
- Most walkers take 4–5 hours for the 11.1 km route, which has 760 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 Pye How, B5343 (grid reference NY 298 066). 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 moderate. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- High Raise (763 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Sergeant Man (736 m, Wainwright); Harrison Stickle (735 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Thunacar Knott (723 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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