Causey Pike seems to be straight ahead from Braithwaite, but as you can see from the route, our path skirts Outerside before ascent to Causey from the right

Our route takes us to Barrow Door, which is the dip you can see to the left of Stile End (centre)

This is the path that takes us to the back of Outerside

After a bit of a climb, we arrive at Causey Pike, where there are multiple 'humps'. From this direction, the furthest one is the summit

Causey Pike summit, looking down to Derwent Water and Blencathra to the left

This is our distinctive path to Scar Crags, Sail and beyond

Indy has 4-paw drive

She assesses the path to Sail, our next objective

The summit of Sail. We have our first break here - a snack and a drink.
I am carrying more than 4 litres of water, it is warm and humid today.

A steep section continuing upward to Crag Hill.
Rucksack feels no lighter despite Indy drinking a lot of water.

Crag Hill cairn

Summit of Crag Hill

An unplanned meander towards Eel Crag with a good view of Hopegill Head

Near Eel Crag, view toward Whiteside ridge

This is our direction to Buttermere, now is the time to decide whether or not to add the excursion to Grasmoor

Indy is still full of beans, we decide to include Grasmoor

We stop in this shelter at Grasmoor summit for a snack and water break

Retracing our steps to rejoin the original route - Wandope to the left, then Whiteless Pike to the right

The summit of Wandope, with far-reaching views

Looking back toward Grasmoor

Several people are milling around the summit so we drop down a little

and have our picnic overlooking Crummock Water and Loweswater

Descending toward Buttermere

The last part of the walk is through this lovely shaded area