The weather forecast is excellent for today.
We catch the bus to Buttermere (over Honister) and are on our way by about 9:30. We would prefer to start earlier on a warm day, but this is the first bus.
Today's is a linear walk as we are making our way back to Portinscale.
Behind us, clear view over Crummock Water and to the sea beyond
Coming off Robinson with fantastic views of Green & Great Gable (centre), Scafell ridge behind
A clear side view of the High Spy ridge, which is our route. Don't stray too far left!
360° view
The route to Cat Bells from Maiden Moor is very clear
Derwent Water and Keswick from Cat Bells
1) "Honister rambler" bus from Keswick to Buttermere
2) Car parks in Buttermere. Parking area at the bottom of Newlands Hause [Grid Ref: NY 17645 17050] [GPS 54.541986, -3.274480] View on map
Buttermere, Robinson, Hindscarth, Dale Head, Dale Head Tarn, High Spy, Maiden Moor, Cat Bells, Lingholm, Portinscale
Distance 12.63 miles, Time 6.47 h, Total Ascent 4,472 ft [linear route]
Wainwright Pictorial Guide: The North Western Fells
Robinson 2,418 ft
Hindscarth 2,385 ft
Dale Head 2,470 ft
High Spy 2,142 ft
Maiden Moor 1,890 ft
Cat Bells 1,480 ft
