Walking the Wainwrights: Troutbeck Tongue

Over the years, we have walked many of the Wainwrights, the 214 Fells in the Los Lagos district, immortalized by the maniculously drawn guidelines of Alfred Wainwright. Some are imposing peaks such as Scafell Pike (the highest mountain in England) and Helvellyn, while others, such as Troutbeck Tongue, are more inexplicable, their magic is found in its solitude, its surroundings and its subtle beauty.

We have made our mission accompany them all, starting again since we cannot be 100% sure of what we have finished and that we have not finished. If you are ever thinking of doing the same, Troutbeck Tongue is easy to start. In modest but gratifying height in the views (if the weather allows), this wainwright is in the heart of the Troutbeck Valley, and offers a peaceful walk with panoramic views, so peaceful for us, in fact, that only we only the two people two Otecounter Dos Otecounter two two Otecounter two two Otecounter Dos Otecound Dos Otecound Two Otecound Two Ote Below is a detailed guide to help you plan and enjoy this walk.

Key information

• Home and Parking: Troutbeck Village is the ideal starting point for Troutbeck Tongue. There are numerous lay people in the vicinity of the head of Queens and the mortal man.
• Distance: Approximately 6 miles (10 km) when walking as figure or 8
• File: OS Explorer Ol7 is recruited
• Navigation: Several downloadable route maps are available online, but do not only trust the navigating devices!
• Time: 2.5–3.5 horses
• Difficulty: Moderate (steep sections, unequal terrain, potentially swampy duration times of the humid climate)
• Land: Farm tracks, grass slopes, stone paths
• Facilities: Pubs and accommodation in Troutbeck; There are no services on the route

The route

Start in Troutbeck Village, a picturesque collection of stone and barn cabins. If you parked near the head of Queens, follow the northeast lane. The road rises gently through farmland, with dry stone walls that border the route and herdwick sheep in some of the fields.

Follow the track along the valley floor, passing the Beck trout current, which will be a partner during much of the trip. You will see the pyramid covered with Trutbeck’s tongue ahead.

For the main ascent, you can choose your path. There is the western flank, an steep but direct and grass cover. Alternatively, you can do what we did and take the oriental path: a longer and more gradual ascent through Backen and Heather, occasionally Murddy depending on the weather recently.

Both routes lead to the summit, a small but rewarding crest with impressive views. Look south in search of Windermere glimpses, to the north to Kentmere and east to the street mountain range. The summit sacrifices a quiet and contemplative place or free of crowds.

From the summit, you can choose between the two options it had for ascent. We take the direct route to make this part of the walk a circular route, before falling to Hagg Gill.

From here, you can cross the Beck and follow the track of the Valley that returns to Troutbeck.

Some additional tips

Waterproof boots are recommended, since parts of the route can be swampy, as well as appropriate clothing for climatic conditions.

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Check the weather forecasts in advance and prepare for any alition, since the conditions can change in the short term. Keep in mind that the failures can obscure the views of the summit. Dogs are allowed on the route, but you must take into account the cattle and put your dog in a leadership when you appropriate.

The mortal inn and the queen’s head are good bases for food and drinks before or after the shirt.

Disclosure: This publication is sponsored by Helly Hansen.

Paul Johnson

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