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INDY    May 21, 2025 New Dungeon Ghyll, Harrison Stickle, Pike of Stickle, Stickle Tarn   
Start point, map
Distance 8.04 km, Time 3.38 h, Total Ascent 819 m     Imperial | Metric
Paw INDY SAYS: This was a tough walk all the way to Harrison Stickle. Stone steps and stony paths.
Then once up high we were on bouncy grass in the sunshine with nice cool air until the descent from Pavey Ark. I needed to cool down in Stickle Tarn, it was getting really warm

Another fine day is predicted and the iconic Langdale Pikes beckon. We plan a simple route that visits Stickle Tarn twice (you know why)


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We are nice and early - I had read online that this car park fills up quickly


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We start our ascent almost immediately



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Come on !



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A quick drink on the way up


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And we arrive at Stickle Tarn - it was hard going



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Windermere in the distance as we ascend Harrison Stickle


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and look back to Stickle Tarn



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At the summit of Harrison Stickle


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The distinctive bulbous form of Pike of Stickle, our next objective



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Indy assesses Pike of Stickle


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and waits for me, she's nearly at the top



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Mmm, I haven't done this for a while


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Looking back up our descent from Pavey Ark



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At last we are back at Stickle Tarn. Indy is excited!



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After lunch and the usual, we look back at


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Harrison Stickle from a distance



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and at Pavey Ark with its infamous Jack's Rake going from bottom right to top left



A cooling drink on the way down




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Our route back in the full sun


Start: New Dungeon Ghyll
1. Bus service from Kendal/Windermere/Grasmere to New Dungeon Ghyll<br> 2. Car parking in New Dungeon Ghyll NT car park [NY 29565 06405]
Route
New Dungeon Ghyll, Harrison Stickle, Pike of Stickle, Stickle Tarn Distance 8.04 km, Time 3.38 h, Total Ascent 819 m
Wainwright Pictorial Guide: The Central Fells
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Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless otherwise indicated.
Distance, Hike Time and Total Ascent as supplied by OS. Image shows planned route.
Route Map and Details


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