• Whin Rigg from Illgill Head

  • Whin Rigg

  • Yewbarrow summit with Sca Fell Pike and Sca Fell behind

Another big day out

After yesterdays big walk, we chose something a little less rocky, but nonetheless gave excellent views and a nice circular walk.

Our first stop was Illgill Head, but not before passing over a lovely little bridge.



The path from Illgill Head is a fine area overlooking the sea, the Isle of Man, Sellafield(!) and of course Wastwater.

Whin Rigg from Illgill Head
Whin Rigg from Illgill Head


Whin Rigg
Whin Rigg

After Whin Rigg, we descended to the Lake, where I left Liz for a walk on the far side of the lake to see if I could get up Yewbarrow before it got dark, while Liz opted for the bouldery route alongside the lake.

I got to the base of Yewbarrow at 2pm hoping that would be enough time to get up and down before daylight faded. I needn’t have worried as the ascent, was fairly straightforward with a bit of steep scrambly stuff half way up.



Yewbarrow summit with Sca Fell Pike and Sca Fell behind
Yewbarrow summit with Sca Fell Pike and Sca Fell behind

Another great day, and a few more pints in the Wasdale Head Inn.

Wainwrights to go: 23

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