Exploring High Hartsop Dodd, Little Hart Crag, High Pike, Low Pike, Dove Crag, Hart Crag & Hartsop Above How – Wainwright Walk
Join me on a stunning Lake District hike covering seven Wainwright fells: High Hartsop Dodd, Little Hart Crag, High Pike, Low Pike, Dove Crag, Hart Crag, and Hartsop Above How. Each peak offers breathtaking views and fascinating history.
This route combines steep ascents, ridge walking, and scenic descents, making for a rewarding day in the fells. Watch the full video for stunning landscapes!
Wainwright Summits & Facts:
High Hartsop Dodd – (1,703 ft / 519 m)
A steep, grassy ridge rises above Brothers Water, offering spectacular views towards the Patterdale Valley. Despite its prominence, it’s a lesser-visited fell.
Little Hart Crag – (2,090 ft / 637 m)
A rocky peak with twin summits. The eastern top is slightly higher, giving an excellent vantage point over Dovedale and Scandale Pass.
High Pike – (2,152 ft / 656 m)
Part of the Fairfield Horseshoe, High Pike is a rocky, windswept summit marking the transition from the southern ridge to the higher fells.
Low Pike – (1,667 ft / 508 m)
The smallest peak on the Fairfield Horseshoe, with a distinctive dry-stone wall crossing the summit. The terrain here is rugged, with some enjoyable scrambling sections.
Dove Crag – (2,598 ft / 792 m)
Famous for its rock-climbing routes, Dove Crag has a well-defined summit cairn and offers commanding views of the Helvellyn range and beyond.
Hart Crag – (2,697 ft / 822 m)
A key part of the Fairfield Horseshoe, this broad summit provides outstanding panoramas towards St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells.
An undulating ridge walk, with superb views over Deepdale and Dovedale. Its summit is a grassy knoll rather than a defined peak.