| The second of todays walks took us through Shoulthwaite and up to Castle Crag Hill Fort and to the fantastic viewpoint of Raven Crag. | ||||
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Date: | 22nd May 2013 | Ascent (m/ft): | 350m (1145ft) |
| Start Location: | Thirlmere Dam | Highest Point: | Raven Crag (461m/1513t) | |
| Time Started: | 15:20 | Parking: | Car Park next to Thirlmere Dam | |
| Duration: | 3 Hours 06 Minutes | Weather: | Sunny | |
| Distance: | 8.2km (5.09 Miles) |
Difficulty: | Easy | |
| Thirlmere Dam - Shoulthwaite Moss - Shoulthwaite - Castle Crag Fort - Raven Crag (461m/1513ft) - Thirlmere Dam | ||||
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| Lovely sunshine at the start of the walk looking to Thirlmere. If it's like this at the top we will be in for a real treat! | ||||
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| Castle Rock - A great place for rock climbing. | ||||
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| A view across to the Dodds. | ||||
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| The view back down the track we used to ascend to Raven Crag with Skiddaw in the background. | ||||
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| Skiddaw across Shoulthwaite and the Vale of Keswick. | ||||
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| Castle Crag just behind the trees in the foreground. | ||||
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| A view down Shoulthwaite to Skiddaw and Blencathra from Castle Crag Hillfort. | ||||
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| Raven Crag summit cairn. | ||||
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| Great How and the Dodds behind. | ||||
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| Blencathra and Clough Head across St Johns in the Vale. | ||||
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| A full length view down Thirlmere to Dunmail Raise from Raven Crag. The highest peak on the left is Helvellyn. | ||||