Route: Robinson and Hindscarth
Area: North Western Lake District
Date of walk: 17th December 2013
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 7.4 miles
Acent: 2,600 feet
I parked by Chapel Bridge Little Town and walked past the confusingly named Low High Snab, having decided to climb Robinson first to keep the views of Newlands Valley for the return. This was a good choice as there are some scrambly sections on the crags of the fell, and these are always easier to climb up than down
On the last of these sections I met a fellow walker and we chatted to each other for the remainder of the walk – thanks for your good company Steve!
The weather was beautiful on Robinson, though very cold – about 2C with a considerable wind chill factor. The views though were fabulous
The light faded a little as we strode along Littledale Edge to make the easy ascent of Hindscarth. From the top there were lovely views along the Newlands Valley and over to Keswick and the northern fells. These views accompanied us all the way back down to valley level, making a great end to a great walk
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The start of the walk, Chapel Bridge near Little Town
Looking across to Skiddaw
The walk at a glance - Robinson on the right and Hindscarth behind Scope End on the left
Newlands Church
Passing by Low High Snab
I leave the valley at this point to climb uphill to the ridge on the right known as High Snab Bank
Looking towards Keswick
Almost on the ridge now, this is looking towards Robinson, with Hindscarth on the left
Blea Crags - a little further along I met Steve, who became my walking companion for the rest of the walk
On Blea Crags
Looking back to Skiddaw and Blencathra
…and again from higher up
Looking across to some of the western fells
The view back over Derwent Water got better and better
Small tarn near the top of Robinson
Summit cairn on Robinson, looking over Crummock Water and Loweswater
Crummock Water and Loweswater again
Heading across to join Littledale Edge
On Littledale Edge now, looking down to the Honister Pass
Summit cairn on Hindscarth
and again
There were wonderful views of Newlands Valley and beyond throughout the descent from Hindscarth
Looking back up to Hindscarth and Robinson
Newlands Valley
Back to Newlands Church
Later that day, red squirrel in the garden
