Langdale Pikes via Jack’s Rake

Distance: 16.8km (10.44 Miles)
Ascent: 1125m (3691ft)
Time: 7 Hours

A fantastic full days walk up The Langdale Pikes via Jack's Rake and then onto High Raise (the highest peak in the central fells).

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Side Pike, Pike How and Stickle Ghyll.

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Clearing skies over Side Pike and Wetherlam.

A close up of Pavey Ark and our route of ascent - Jack's Rake (the diagonal line coming in from the bottom right).

A close up of Pavey Ark and our route of ascent - Jack's Rake (the diagonal line coming in from the bottom right).

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The path to Jack's Rake and the scramble itself.

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Stickle Tarn from Jack's Rake.

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The rocky Grade 1 Scramble to Pavey Ark.

An exhilerating climb to Pavey Ark and a superb view to join!

An exhilarating climb to Pavey Ark and a superb view to join!

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Pavey Ark and Stickle Tarn.

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Loft Crag from Pike O' Stickle.

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Loft Crag with Lingmoor Fell and Blea Tarn.

Harrison Stickle now free of cloud.

Harrison Stickle now free of cloud.

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The back of Pavey Ark from Sergeant Man.

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A peek over to the Vale of Grasmere.

Our route down to Sticks Pass. Glaramara directly ahead.

Our route down to Sticks Pass. Glaramara directly ahead.

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