Robison, Hindscarth & Dale Head

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a lakeland mountain walk that links three summits in the North Western Fells before descending through the historic slate-mining landscape of Honister Pass to Seatoller. 

Robinson rises to 737 metres and is the first major summit on the route from Buttermere. The climb affords views across Buttermere and Crummock water and far in the distance the hills of Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.  From Robinson, the route continues along the ridge, descending before climbing again towards Hindscarth at 727 metres with the landscape opening on either side into the valleys of Little Dale and Newlands. Dale Head, at 753 metres, is the highest summit of the three.

It was then steep descent down to Honister slate mine before following the Honister pass down to Seatoller and the bus back to Keswick.

Morning mist over Derwent Water

 

Honister to Buttermere, Via Haystacks

 A hike from Honister slate mine to Buttermere via Haystacks fell.

Haystacks stands at 597 metres (1,959 feet) and is one of the Western Fells. Its appeal lies in its jumble of rocky outcrops, narrow paths, hollows and tarns.  The famous fell-walker and author chose Innominate Tarn, just below the summit, as the place where he wanted his ashes scattered. His wish was carried out in 1991. Wainwright considered Haystacks his favourite fell, helping make it one of the Lake District's best-loved summits. Views extend over Buttermere, Crummock Water and Ennerdale, with the dramatic peaks of Great Gable and the surrounding Western Fells forming the skyline.