High Raise (High Street), Rampsgill Head, High Street and Thornthwaite Crag
4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Mardale Head.
- Distance
- 13.5 km
- Ascent
- 790 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 829 m
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About this walk
High Raise (High Street), Rampsgill Head, High Street and Thornthwaite Crag is a moderate 13.5 km circular walk with 790 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Mardale Head (grid reference NY 469 107). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest High Street at 829 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: High Raise (High Street), Rampsgill Head, High Street and Thornthwaite Crag. High Street is the highest at 829 m (2,718 ft). It stands well clear of its neighbours, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Mardale Head, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Mardale Head, follow the path towards High Raise (High Street).
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2
The summits
Climb High Raise (High Street), then continue to Rampsgill Head, High Street and Thornthwaite Crag.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
804 m
792 m
829 m
784 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does High Raise (High Street), Rampsgill Head, High Street and Thornthwaite Crag take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 13.5 km route, which has 790 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 Mardale Head (grid reference NY 469 107). 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 Street (829 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); High Raise (High Street) (804 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Rampsgill Head (792 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Thornthwaite Crag (784 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- 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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