Route: Arthur’s Pike
Area: Far Eastern Lake District
Date of walk: 7th June 2013
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 6 miles
Ascent: 900 feet
We parked the car at Roehead, just outside Pooley Bridge. As soon ast we stepped out the the car we were greeted with a lovely view of Ullswater
There followed a long gentle ascent up Barton Hill. We stayed on a path which gave us views of the lake for most of the way
Having reached the summit of Arthur’s Pike, we returned in the same general direction along easy paths, allowing us to make quick progress back to the start point
It was a fantastic walk – there was sun and blue skies throughout, the skylarks were singing away for all they were worth, and we enjoyed wonderful views of Ullswater for along most of the route
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At Roehead, where we parked our car
We enter onto Barton Fell, part of the Dalemain Estate
We’re heading for Arthur’s Pike, in the mid distance
Views of Ullswater accompanied us most of the way
Looking east, away from Ullswater, it’s like being on the North York Moors
The Cockpit stone circle, and the path ahead
Bracken bales
Crossing Aik Beck
Ullswater from Barton Fell
Looking back down our gentle line of ascent
The Ullswater Steamer down below, probably packed full on a day like this
The beacon on Arthur’s Pike, just below the summit
The beacon again, looking the other way. A good place to have a picnic.....
...so we did, and savoured the views, along with the cheese and tomato sandwiches and Hula Hoops
Summit cairn of Arthur’s Pike
It’s an easy descent through wonderfully isolated countryside
Almost back to Roehead
