Walk Title: Bowscale Fell and Bannerdale Crags from Mungrisdale
Meeting Point/Car Parking: There’s a small area of roadside parking at Mungrisedale, if approaching from the village Hall with the Mill Inn on your left, there is a long driveway with telephone box.
Grid Ref for Starting Point in Mungrisdale: NY 36186 30315
Nearest postcode: CA11 0XR
Meet Time: 09:45
Start Time: 10:00
Finish Time (approximate) : 14:30 – 15:00
Ascent: 550m approx
Miles: 7 miles
Grading/Terrain: Moderate – some rough ground and a steep ascent but no technical difficulties. Take care when walking on Bannerdale Crags if wet/windy as there is a steep edge.
Description:
A wander over two Wainwrights in the lesser known North Eastern fells in the Glenderamackin valley with the chance to possibly do a third (Mungrisdale Common). However, this is considered the most boring fell by Wainwright himself so is only for the keen Wainwright baggers and depends on consensus on the day It will add about another 3 miles to the walk.
From the village of Mungrisdale, we ascend the steep Raven Crag. It’s a short but steep climb and there is a bit of rough gorse on the route up. As we ascend there are good views across to the Glenderamackin Valley as well as Carrock Fell which rises on the right. There is one false summit before the gradient eases slightly and we reach th top of Bowscale Fell, which is a Wainwright. From then on it is a downhill tramp across Bannerdale Crags. Off the path it can get quite marshy and boggy so keep an eye on the weather. Views over the escarpment of Bannerdale Crags are quite dramatic, but the path doesn’t stray too close to the edge. The summit is about midway along the crags (second Wainwright). There are good views of Blencathra and Sharp Edge from this point and the possibility to take a right to cover Mungrisdale Common (a third Wainwright). The descent is then via White Horse Bent where we follow the River Glenderamackin back to Mungrisdale. There is a pub in Mungrisdale if we want to go there afterwards, or another nice one at the Sportsman’s Inn (a short drive away).
Please keep an eye on weather forecast and dress to expected conditions. Bring waterproofs, suncream, sunglasses, warm hat and sunhat – may need them all! Wintry/wild conditions should not be ruled out. Please bring sturdy walking boots, a rain jacket and windproof jacket. A spare set of clothes always handy should you get wet. There should be plenty of rest stops especially if the weather is warm and sunny. Please bring plenty of water and food.
Please contact Imogen before the day of the walk on 07891 494404 if you’re looking to attend this walk.