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Red Screes via Kilnshaw Chimney

Walked on 01/02/2011

Start point: Kirkstone Pass (NY 401 080)

Red Screes via Kilnshaw Chimney from Kirkstone Pass

Distance: 1.3 miles     Total Ascent: 342 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour     Start Time: 10:50

Weather: Warmer with sunny spells. 8°C

After a dull start the day seemed to brighten for a while and I had a climb to Red Screes using the direct route via Kilnshaw Chimney. This is a great way to ascend quickly but care must be taken in winter conditions – the chimney was full of ice and snow today. The exit from it is very near to the summit and if you like a scramble it is well worth a go.

Red Screes via Kilnshaw Chimney

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Red Screes from Kirkstone Pass.

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The location of Kilnshaw Chimney.

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Looking across to Caudale Moor from the climb.

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At the foot of Kilnshaw Chimney.

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The scree section is steep.

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Looking back down the scree.

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The Kirkstone Pass road far below from the opening to the chimney.

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Casper leads the way up the icy climb.

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The top section of Kilnshaw Chimney.

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Almost at the top.

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Kilnshaw Chimney, looking down from the top.

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The exit from Kilnshaw Chimney is a stones throw from the summit. Those two are looking for a drink but they will find no joy in this frozen pool.

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The approach to the summit. Dougal is ahead whilst Casper has found a patch of snow to roll around in to the left!

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Red Screes.

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Casper and Dougal on the icy summit.

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Brothers Water and beyond.

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Cloudy over Fairfield.

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Place Fell beyond Brothers Water and Middle Dodd.

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The beacon on Thornthwaite Crag.

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Dougal checks out Middle Dodd.

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Looking back to the summit.

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Icy summit tarn reflections.

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A sunny spell on Red Screes.

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Caudale Moor.

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Close up on Caudale.

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Wansfell and Windermere from the descent with the Kirkstone Pass road to the left and The Struggle to the right.

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Back at the foot of Red Screes.

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