Robinson, Hindscarth & Dale Head circular walk from Buttermere

I parked on the Newlands Pass road just above Buttermere. The road up to the pass was actually closed, so my journey round was slightly longer than I had expected. But managed to get parked where I wanted to, so all good.

Just before I set off, time to take a photo of the impressive High Stile Ridge.

Following the road upwards for a few hundred yards until the fingerpost was reached kindly pointing the way to 'Robinson'

As I follow the well defined grassy path, I took a minute to glance back to Buttermere below.

Looking Northwards to more of the North Western Fells.

A very large cairn marks the way

As height is gained, Crummock Water can be seen behind Rannerdale Knotts and even Loweswater comes into view in the distance.

Alongside the summit of High Snockrigg, Robinson can be seen on the other side of Buttermere Moss.

Ten minutes later and you are across the 'Moss' followed by this loose, but easy climb.

Approaching the summit of Robinson

First Wainwright of the day - Robinson.

Time to head over to Hindscarth. The diagonal path going from right to left was the route I was about to take.

Looking back to Robinson where I had just come from.

At the top of Hindscarth, looking Northwards towards the Skiddaw massif.

It was a shame today as although it was fine and dry, the hazy sunshine didn't help the photographs - most were poor quality and certainly not crystal clear.

Last target for the day was Dale Head.

My lunch spot was perched up high above the Newlands Valley - warm and dry, perfect for a hot cup of coffee and to enjoy the treats I had in my bag.

The craggy sides of High Spy dominate the side of the valley.

Last summit of the day - Dale Head

Time to start my descent southwards

As descents go, this one is reasonably pleasant - often on grass.

Honister Slate Mine appearing ahead.

I would have popped in for a coffee, but I'd just had my fill, so I pressed on.

From now on it was following the road all the way down to the lake.

As the gradient levels, you pass the path which takes you up the nose of Fleetwith Pike - but not today for me, I've done enough ascent already.

The road skirts the very beautiful Buttermere for a while.

It wasn't long before I was able to join the path that hugs the shoreline all the way to the village.

What a stunning view - Buttermere trees in front of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks.

Red Pike across the water.

Herdwicks enjoying the Spring sunshine.

Church of St James at Buttermere, just round the corner from where I parked up. Time to head home.