A surprising solitary valley ascent to a magnificent southerly view (pictured). (With Ian Lyne.)Route: From the Hartsop carppark along Pasture Beck, up a stone staircase to Threshwaite Mouth (and the view). Thence to join the huddled masses at Thornthwaite Beacon, along High Street, up the Knot and then down a diagonal path beneath Brock Crags.
Conditions: Bracing: icy wind and clear views
Pub: Kirkstone Inn, for Tirril Red Screes.
