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Angletarn Pikes [FE] GradeGradeINDY    Jul 03, 2025 Hartsop, Angletarn Pikes, Angle Tarn, Brock Crags
5.59 miles, 3.25 h, Ascent 1,923 ft     Imperial | MetricWainwright Pictorial Guide: The Far Eastern Fells
Paw INDY SAYS: Easier than yesterday! Mainly grassy routes, and I had a lovely swim

A half-day hike from Hartsop via Boredale Hause. We take in Angletarn Pikes and spend some time around the stunning waters of Angle Tarn for a swim and some photos

Start point, map and route information at bottom of page

After yesterday's extravaganza, just a half walk with a swimming option for Indy in Angle Tarn.


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We start from Hartsop, the path is a road to begin with


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We follow this path as it goes behind the crags on the right, to meet up at Boredale Hause




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Suddenly we hear jets screaming in from the South


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It's difficult to catch them - there were four in all



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I read somewhere that they take off from Cambridge



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Looking in the direction of Helvellyn and Catstye Cam


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The Southern edge of Ullswater is in view



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We are now arriving at Boredale Hause and start our climb to Angletarn Pikes


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Looking behind at the clear path to Place Fell



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Our approach to Angletarn Pikes


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At the summit



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A short walk to 'Angletarn Pikes South Top'



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We get our first good view of Angle Tarn


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Indy races towards the water



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And enjoys her swim,


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despite the breezy chilly weather



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We stop here for a break - it is peaceful and quiet at just past 10am



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Looking back to Angle Tarn



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In front of us to the right is Brock Crags, a short detour


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At this junction we catch sight of Hayeswater



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The summit of Brock Crags is quickly reached


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And we must backtrack a little to rejoin the path



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Hayeswater and the return path we took when we hiked to High Street


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A difficult obstacle for Indy near the bottom. I had to lift her over...



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Nearly back at the start here, a pleasant stroll through bracken


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Taken from the road later, our morning path up to Boredale Hause



Start:
Car parking in the car park at the far end of Hartsop Village [NY 40999 13007]

Route:
Hartsop, Angletarn Pikes, Angle Tarn, Brock Crags 5.59 miles, 3.25 h, Ascent 1,923 ft
Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless mentioned otherwise.
Km, hike time and metres of ascent as supplied by OS. Planned route

Route Map and Details


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