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From Haweswater a rocky climb past two idyllic tarns leads on to the broad, grassy High Street ridge. Once on the ridge the views are excellent and the walking easy. The return is via the shores of Haweswater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The Walk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As I find walking on High Street Ridge such a pleasure I have included a long chunk on this walk. From Nan Bield Pass to Wether Hill (and there is an option to go further to Loadpot Hill<\/a>) is 4 miles of high ridge walking that is unlike anything else in the Lakes. Maybe similar to the Dodds<\/a> to the north of Helvellyn. Extensive views down lovely Martindale offer tantalising glimpses of Ullswater. It is just one of the highlights. The problem of walking so far along the ridge is you have to walk back again. It was ok once I reached the shores of Haweswater but a bit of a slog coming off the slopes of Wether Hill. The advantage is that it is all down hill and I did find a path half way down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The High Street ridge walk falls in to 3 very distinct sectors. First the ascent, then the ridge and finally the lakeside path. The climb from the head of Mardale Valley (Haweswater) is one of the best access points to a high ridge in the lakes. I headed for Nan Bield which passes by the delightful tarn of Small Water before completing the climb at the col which is a meeting point for those completing the Kentmere Round. A final haul up Mardale Ill Bell is followed by the wonderful, long ridge walk with excellent views of the Far and Eastern Fells laid out around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Return<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The detour to Kidsty Pike is a must. There used to be a pair of nesting eagles on the cliffs they sadly went missing in 2015. Kidsty Pike is a little strange. Clearly observed in dramatic detail on the M6 but in reality is little more than a rocky outcrop. However the views down Riggindale are great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I met no one beyond High Street summit which is how it should be on this lonely corner of Lakeland. There were probably more feet in Roman times than there are now. The final return along the shoreline of Haweswater is very enjoyable although I was frustrated (like Wainwright) by the location of the pub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommend<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Walk the full ridge and do not be tempted to bail out at Kidsty Pike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigation Tips on High Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The return to Haweswater from Wether Hill is largely trackless. Keep to the higher ground as long as possible. Start by heading just east of south to avoid Atkinsons Gill then turn east. Follow the shoulder to Low Kop. Then drop sharply to the river bridge over Measland Beck before joining the lakeside track. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From Haweswater a rocky climb past two idyllic tarns leads on to the broad, grassy High Street ridge. Once on the ridge the views are excellent and the walking easy. The return is via the shores of Haweswater.","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46589,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"walk_type":[12,3],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHigh Street Ridge | Where2Walk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The approach to the High Street ridge is best done from Haweswater past Small Water. 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