High Raise (Langdale)

High Raise (Langdale)
High Raise

This view of High Raise from the cairn on Thunacar Knott shows that it is not the most spectacular of the Lake District mountains
Elevation 762 m (2,500 ft)
Prominence c. 283 m
Parent peak Scafell Pike
Listing Marilyn, Hewitt, Wainwright, Nuttall
Location
High Raise is located in Lake District
High Raise
Cumbria,  England
Range Lake District, Central Fells
Coordinates 54°28′34″N 3°06′47″W / 54.476°N 3.113°W / 54.476; -3.113Coordinates: 54°28′34″N 3°06′47″W / 54.476°N 3.113°W / 54.476; -3.113
Topo map OS Explorer OL6
OS grid NY280095
Listed summits of High Raise (Langdale)
Name Grid ref Height Status
Codale Head NY288090 730 m Nuttall

High Raise is a fell in the Central Fells of the English Lake District not to be confused with another High Raise situated in the Far Eastern Fells. High Raise is not one of the most spectacular mountains in the district; however, with a height of 762 metres (2,500 ft) it is the highest point in the central fells of Lakeland.

High Raise is in fact commonly regarded as the most central mountain in the district and this position gives a fine viewpoint to admire the surrounding mountains and beyond. All of England's 3,000 foot (914 m) mountains (Skiddaw, Helvellyn and the Scafells) can be well seen from the summit while the more distant views include the Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales (60 km) and Morecambe Bay (40 km).

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Summit and view

The summit itself, which is also known as High White Stones due to a smattering of grey boulders in the vicinity of the highest point, has an Ordnance Survey column and a large cairn which also doubles as a wind shelter; a ruined fence also crosses the summit plateau.[1][2]

The view is extensive as befits the central location with all major fell groups visible. The only disappointment are the Langdale Pikes, which seen from behind lack most of their distinctiveness. No lakes are seen other than short sections of Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater.[1]

Ascents

Ascents of High Raise are usually done from Stonethwaite in Borrowdale or the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Great Langdale, although routes are also viable from Grasmere and Thirlmere. The Stonethwaite approach gives the walker a chance to climb the neighbouring fell of Ullscarf, while the route from Great Langdale allows visits to the splendid Langdale Pikes either before or after climbing High Raise.[1][2]

Topography

The fell is the meeting point of many ridges. The main watershed of the Central Fells can be thought of as a 'L' shape with High Raise, the highest point, standing at the corner. The northern ridge continues over Ullscarf and High Seat towards the low fells above Keswick. South eastward the spine continues over Blea Rigg and Silver How, terminating at Loughrigg Fell above Grasmere and Rydal Water.

To the east there are a number of subsidiary ridges, diverging from Sergeant Man. This rocky top is a part of High Raise, but is considered by many writers as a separate fell because of its appearance.[1][2]. Beyond lie Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag, Steel Fell and Tarn Crag. South of High Raise lie its most famous offspring, the Langdale Pikes. These picturesque craggy heights form the parapet of High Raise's southern plateau, standing atop the valley wall and the centrepiece of many views.

Geology

High White Stones is an outcrop of the Lincomb Tarns Formation. This consists of dacitic welded lapilli-tuff and volcaniclastic sandstone. These rocks are overlain by till over the rest of the summit area.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Wainwright, A (1958). A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, Book 3 The Central Fells. Westmorland Gazette. 
  2. ^ a b c Mark Richards: The Central Fells: Collins (2003): ISBN 0-00-711365-X
  3. ^ British Geological Survey 1:50,000 series maps: Sheet 38: BGS (1998)

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