22 July 2016

Braithwaite to Buttermere via Grisedale Pike

A linear walk planned at the last minute and using the Honister Rambler bus service at both ends.

Route: having been dropped in Braithwaite by the 12:44 (in Lorton) Honister Rambler bus at Braithwaite and having had a pint outside the Coledale Inn, heading now in rather a rush up the ridge to Grisedale Pike and into cloud at Coledale Hause. With little visibility, following the clear path up to the col between Grasmoor and Crag Hill and straight on (ignoring Wandope) to cross Whiteless Edge to Whiteless Pike and down at a jog to catch a busy 16:24 bus back to Lorton.

Conditions: some initial sun giving way to low cloud on Coledale Hause and higher with some hints of rain.

Pub: before the walk, the Coledale Inn, Braithwaite for Corby Blonde. Later the Castle Bar, Cockermouth for Ilkley Mary Jane and Cumbrian Legendary Ales Loweswater Gold.