Rannerdale Knotts, Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Hopegill Head, Whiteside

Saturday 21st September 2019

Walking Diary (All Walks) Lakeland Wainwrights North Western

A great day out on the fells. Starting at Lanthwaite, a gentle stroll along the road to Rannerdale Knotts and then the work starts. Up to Whiteless Pike and Wandope via Whiteless Edge with wonderful views (especially back towards Crummock Water and Buttermere). The sun was lovely today, but it was so windy - We struggled to chat at times as we couldn't hear each other and were always in danger of being blown off balance.

We did consider doing Grasmoor whilst walking past it, but decided against it today - we felt we were already doing enough for the day and pressed on to Coledale Hause and Hopegill Head before heading back down via the steep descent of Whiteside.

A hard circular walk of about 4000ft ascent - but very enjoyable and cracking views throughout. Great one to do on a clear day.

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Distance: 9.3 miles
Duration: 5:30 hours
Ascent: 3921 ft
Difficulty: Hard
Accompanied By: Paul
Weather: Sunny & Windy

Wainwrights Visited

Hopegill Head Rannerdale Knotts Wandope Whiteless Pike Whiteside

3D outline of route

Parking

Parking at Lanthwaite near Crummock Water

Setting off along the roadside - other than the odd car or two getting in the way, this is actually a really picturesque and enjoyable road walk for a mile or so.

Crummock Water with Mellbreak behind.

Rannerdale Knotts ahead

Grasmoor - A memory for me, as a child my parents used to picnic here whilst I tried to build dams in the Cinderdale Beck! - lovely times, little did I know how much time I would spend here in years to come

The start of todays ascent

View of Buttermere and Crummock Water on the ascent of Rannerdale Knotts

Rannerdale Knotts summit

Beautiful Buttermere

Views back to the route we took as we climb Whiteless Breast

The steep bit up to Whiteless Pike

Beautiful view back towards Buttermere and the High Stile Ridge

Newlands Pass with Robinson in the background

Whiteless Pike summit

Wandope summit

Knott Rigg in the foreground (from Wandope) with Robinson behind

Looking back towards Eel Crag as we start the climb up Sand Hill

Heading for Hopegill Head but Sand Hill has to be climbed first.

Looking back towards Coledale Hause with Sail & Eel Crag behind

Ladyside Pike from the summit of Hopegill Head

Again from Hopegill Head, the very distinctive Grisedale Pike can be seen

Whiteside summit - Photo's can't show how windy it was today, we often could hear each other speak

The long and rocky descent back down Whiteside to the car at Lanthwaite

"I've had enough - I want a pint now"

Perfect !