Route Information for
High Raise
The total ascent is 720 meters. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 9.24km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Parking is available opposite road to Dungeon Ghyll New Hotel.NY29600641
1Walk N past hotel. Follow Stickle Ghyll on paths E or W of beck (W if beck in spate) to reach Stickle Tarn.NY28810745
2Keep left on paths past Stickle Tarn heading WNWNY28210759
3Continue SW on path to summit of Harrison Stickle.NY28120747
4Walk NNW to prominent cairn on Thunacar Knott, a gently rounded rise (723m).NY27940800
5Continue N on path across broad ridgeNY27890847
6Continue NNE on path to junctionNY28010881
7Keeping left at junction head N to cairn and trig point on High Raise (2500ft+) NY28100950
8Walk SE to Sergeant Man (rocky outcrop) then descend onto Blea Rigg (ridge).NY29220825
9Continue descent SSW to path by Stickle Tarn.NY28970772
10Head SSW to rejoin ascent route at Stickle Ghyll beck, and return to start.NY29600641
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