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Steel Fell

Walked on 23/03/2012

Start point: Steel End (NY 320 129)

Steel End – North Ridge – Steel Fell – Rake Crags – Wyth Burn Valley – Steel End

Distance: 2.9 miles     Total Ascent: 366 metres   Time Taken: 1 hour     Start Time: 10:45

Weather: Sunny and warm but hazy. 15C

Time was in short supply today but the weather was far too good to miss this direct walk to Steel Fell climbing the north ridge. It was really warm but very hazy so the views weren’t so far reaching – nice to feel warm sunshine on my back today though.

Steel Fell

Steel Fell route map.

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Wyth Burn.

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Steel Fell in mono.

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Looking across to Helvellyn.

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Dougal finds the path to climb the north ridge of Steel Fell.

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Looking back down to Steel End (the farm has changed it's name to West Head now).

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Dollywaggon Pike and Birkside Gill across the main road.

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Thirlmere from the north ridge and a line of haziness visible.

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Looking back down the steep north ridge, Nethermost and Dollywaggon Pikes opposite.

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...and again from higher up.

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At the top of the north ridge.

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The incline suddenly becomes much gentler en route to the summit. Casper finds the best way to cross the fence whilst Dougal...watches sheep!

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Seat Sandal.

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Hot Dogs - the scissors are being sharpened for Casper and Dougal as I type!

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The summit of Steel Fell looking across to Dollywaggon Pike, St. Sunday, Fairfield and Seat Sandal.

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Following the fence along the ridge to Calf Crag, beyond is Greenup Edge where I walked on Monday. I made up today's walk as I went along and opted for the quick descent route following the fence down from the corner in this photo.

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Casper ponders the route.

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Nab Crags and the Wyth Burn valley - and the steep descent. Dougal continues his favourite pastime of sheep watching.

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Into the sun, looking back at the route of descent.

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A final view back into Wyth Burn before the return to Steel End.

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