Crinkle Crags and Bowfell from the base of Great Knot

Favourite Lakeland Walks

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March 13th 2008

This image can be seen from the circular walk that takes in the summits of Crinkle Crags and Bowfell. I like to ascend Crinkle Crags by the route from Great Langdale up to Red Tarn, cross the Crinkles to Three Tarns and then ascend Bowfell via the Climber’s Traverse. This is a long walk with extensive views taking in many of the high Lakeland fells.
The ascent up to Red Tarn is steep, the initial part now being paved, which makes it easier to get your footing but a little hard on the knees. The crossing of Crinkle Crags is rough and stony and takes in the notorious ‘bad step’ which Wainwright said was likely to be one of the most difficult obstacles you would be likely to meet on one of his walks. The view from Three Tarns across to Scafell is fantastic and the climb to Bowfell via the Climber’s Traverse a little worrying before you begin it but fine once it’s underfoot. I then descend via The Band for a great circular walk.

Technical details

Canon EOS 5D, canon L series 24 – 105mm lens, 1/100 sec @ f22, ISO200, 0.3 ND Grad

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Favourite Lakeland Walks