| Tarn Crag, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott & Helm Crag |
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TARN CRAG - is a beautiful little top, the highest point, a sharp peak, being just big enough to accommodate the neat cairn. Crags fall away steeply, but there are comfortable ledges from which the charming views of Grasmere may be surveyed. CALF CRAG - The highest point, small and rocky, is a pleasant place for a halt an quiet contemplation of the scenery. GIBSON KNOTT - the summit is interesting, other parts less so. HELM CRAG - affectionately known as "The Lion and The Lamb" A. Wainwright |
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| Date |
12/6/2004 |
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| Walks done by: |
Jed, Paul and Susan |
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A cloudy start but improving throughout. Very warm |
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| Distance |
8 miles |
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| Started at: |
Grasmere |
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| Height:- |
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| Tarn Crag |
1801' |
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| Calf Crag |
1762' |
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| Gibson Knott |
1379' |
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| Helm Crag |
1299 |
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| Other Walks |
25/1/2003 |
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| The start of the walk from Grasmere with Tarn Crag ahead |
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The ridge that would be our return route ie Calf Crag, Gibson Knott & Helm Crag |
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| Approaching Tarn Crag summit |
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| Looking across to Silver How. First sign of the nice day to follow as the sun appears |
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| The western face of Tarn Crag |
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| Susan on the summit |
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| All of us on Tarn Crag's summit |
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| Wainwright mentions this cairn as a good viewpoint for Easedale Tarn |
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| ...and it is |
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| Paul and Susan on Calf Crag summit |
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| Looking across to Deer Bield Crag |
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| Panorama of the Tarn Crag ridge |
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| Looking down the valley of Far Easedale |
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Descending from Calf Crag this was seen on a cairn
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| This is the cairn and its lovely view |
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| Taking a break - Tarn Crag is across the valley |
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| On the path to Gibson Knott |
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| And there's always time for a few exercises |
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| Gibson Knott summit with Calf Crag beyond |
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| Getting off Gibson Knott |
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| Leaving Gibson Knott and heading for the last summit of the day - Helm Crag |
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| Just a glimpse of Easedale Tarn |
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| Paul's impression of The Sound of Music's "The hills are alive" |
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| Helm Crag |
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| Susan has a butty to give her stamina for the last climb. Paul is ready to fly up on his broomstick |
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| Approaching the summit |
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| The Lion and the Lamb |
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| Susan takes in the excellent views |
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| Susan and Paul on the southern summit |
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| Me - on Helm Crag with Dunmail Raise far below |
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| The vale of Grasmere |
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| Panorama from the descent from Helm Crag |
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