Stile End [NW] INDY    Jun 28, 2024 Braithwaite, Stile End and Barrow
Distance 5.44 km, Time 2.14 h, Total Ascent 438 m     Imperial | MetricWainwright Pictorial Guide: The North Western Fells

A mini-circuit near Braithwaite taking the path past Braithwaite Lodge to Barrow and then Stile End. We stop for a while on the grassy slopes to play ball

Start point, map and route information at bottom of page

We are staying just one night in Braithwaite to avoid a long drive on Friday. A quick walk up Barrow and return via Stile End gives our legs a stretch on this overcast day

The path up to Braithwaite Lodge

Braithwaite village, Bassenthwaite beyond

Derwent Water and Catbells from Barrow

Causey Pike in between Barrow & Stile End

Indy plays with a ball for a while, then shifts her full attention to an ascending hiker in the far distance (you need good eyes to spot the hiker, slightly left of centre)

Looking back towards Stile End

Start:
1) Buses from Keswick to Braithwaite
2) Car parking in Braithwaite village and in the school during holiday periods
Route:
Braithwaite, Stile End and Barrow Distance 5.44 km, Time 2.14 h, Total Ascent 438 m