One of favourite walks in The Lake District is up to Easedale Tarn from Grasmere. Very few people follow the path that continues up next to the main feeder stream before slanting up to the ridge. Wainwright says that the path is "too deeply enclosed to be attractive". That may be why on reaching the ridge, the most wonderful view comes suddenly into sight. The top of the Langdale Pikes surrounds Stickle Tarn and these are dwarfed by Pavey Ark which is Langdale's biggest cliff. Wainwright says "The view of the Ark across the waters of Stickle Tarn, at it's foot, is superior to all others of this type in Lakeland". I would not disagree, especially when it comes into view so suddenly.
We continue up to Sergeant Mann, 734m, and finally to our destination which is High Raise at 762m, regarded as Lakeland's most centrally situated fell. Our route back to Grasmere is next to Far Easedale Gill, making it an enjoyable circuit.
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