Heron Pike and Sheffield Pike

We parked in Glencoyne at the end of the lonnin that leads to Seldom Seen cottages. We had planned to park under Stybarrow Crag, but some kind gits in a mega camper van had taken just about the whole lay by. Don't you love tourists?

 

 

A lovely gentle climb up through Glencoyne wood, brings us to the back of Seldom Seen cottages. Originally built as 10 miners cottages in 1867.

We carry on past the cottages to the end of Glencoyne wood, and then take the steep path that follows the Intake wall around the edge of the wood. The hanging valley of Glencoyne behind us

After leaving the wall at the top of the wood, we head up towards Heron Pike. Turning round we get this wonderful view of Ullswater beyond Glenridding Dodd.

Up the steep rocky path to the summit of Heron Pike - some find it easier than others

It's warm and sunny, and although it is quite steep, it's a lovely way up.

Leaving Heron Pike we head to Sheffield Pike. Catstycam with it's distinctive point sits in front of Helvelyn, the summit of which is still in cloud

The summit of Sheffield Pike. From here we head straight down to the mine workings you can just make out behind the boundary stone

Then down around Stang End to The Youth Hostel in the valley. The track we take from there is visible at the far end of the wood just left of centre. That track will lead us back to Glenridding and Ullswater

 

Then it's just a question of following the lakeside path back to Glencoyne. With plenty of opportunities for a swim

And chance to retrieve a few sticks

One last look up the lake as we leave the shore to go to the car.

Just 7 miles today, but a beautiful day weather wise. Sunny, warm (but not too hot) and a nice breeze (two nice Breeze's!!), and a really cracking walk too.