(Pathfinder Guide - Eastern Lakeland)
(High Rigg & St.Johns in the Vale - 5 Miles)
We checked into the Patterdale Hotel on the Monday evening for two nights. We needed a day's rest after the Seatallan walk and then we chose a shortish walk from Legburthwaite just to the north of Thirlmere on the Tuesday.
The day was dull but the rain did hold off, and we set off from the pay and display car park around 10:15.
The going was much easier and far more pleasant than the Seatallan route, but still quite reasonable views back over towards Thirlmere. The incline was a pleasant steady one.
Within the confines of the valley it was quite pleasing, and we took a trail off right to visit a small un-named tarn.
Pretty soon we neared the summit cairn of High Rigg (1161ft)
A short easy scramble to the top and we were there!!
Bit grim I know, but a sheep's head skull was perched on a wall after we came down.
The way back then followed close to St. John`s beck and easy flat going over grassy tracks and paths. Very pleasant.
We arrived back around 13:15, having spent an enjoyable three hours, with easy going and good views, and another Wainwright in the bag.
Our Walk Score: 7.5/10
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