A Traverse of Side Pike onto Lingmoor Fell
Led by Dave Haselden
The excursion provides an opportunity to traverse the margin of the Langdale Caldera passing over a series of volcanotectonic faults where iginimbrites and caldera fill deposits can be examined. Today most of the faults downthrow to the west but at the time of the caldera forming eruptions the faults dropped to the east as evidenced by significant thickness changes along the traverse.
The day will start by walking round Blea Tarn on a good path to the cattle grid below Side Pike and then traversing Side Pike onto Lingmoor Fell via ‘Fat Mans Agony’ covering around 4 miles (6.5k) and 1200 ft (360 m) of ascent. The route will follow footpaths where possible but even these will involve scrambling up rock steps. The first part of the traverse will involve ascent of some steep exposed ground. Crossing heather and bracken covered tussocky ground will also be required to reach some of the exposures.
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Risk Assessment
The health and safety of field trip participants is of the utmost importance. This excursion is classed M/H - please review the risk assessment before registering
Risk Assessment
Advisory
Although relatively short the excursion is graded medium/hard due to the terrain and good footwear is essential. The excursion is expected to take around 4-5 hours so please bring adequate food and drink. There are no toilet facilities at the car park or on the excursion.