Pavey Ark Via Jack's Rake : Harrison Stickle : Lake District Walks

Hey Everyone,
We are back in the Lake District National Park again.
This time to do Pavey Ark (700m) It's been on my to do list for quite some time.
Pavey Ark is one of the Langdale Pikes, lying to the north of Great Langdale. Jack's Rake is probably the most famous ascent of the Pavey Ark precipice and this is the route we are going to take in this video.
Once we reach the top we should get some great views down the Langdale Valley and over towards Lake Windermere too.
Jack’s Rake is a Grade 1 scramble. It is a fantastic hands on route up the face of Pavey but it dose require a head for heights and is quite steep in places. It should only really be attempted in good weather and should definitely be avoided in wet conditions as most of the rock is very polished.
Our route starts off from the National Trust carpark near the New Dungeon Gill Hotel. We make our way up towards Stickle Tarn following the bank of Stickle Gill where we stop for lunch and take a little look at the map before we head up the Rake itself.
Our route down is via Harrison Stickle (736m) where we stop for a final look around in the light of the setting sun before we head back down to the van.
Distance of the route taken in this video is approximately 6.5 km and should take around 3.5 to 5 hours.
I do hope you enjoy the video
All the very best
Mike
Chapters
00:00 Start of Walk
03:43 Arriving at Stickle Tarn
05:34 Looking at Route on Map
08:10 Starting up Jake's Rake
19:36 Arriving at Summit of Pavey Ark
22:29 Drone Footage of Pavey Ark
24:01 Arriving at Harrison Stickle
25:58 Drone Footage Outro
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[@AliOutdoors]

I love this video and this route, definitely one of the best in the Lake District in my opinion !

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

@@AliOutdoors Awww thank you for watching it, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes it’s a fabulous route. One of my favourites too🙂

[@fuzz2343]

Wow. It's November and I have been for a walk on the local park. It's now nearly dark. I am sat outside with a glass and a really good single malt from Mull. This video appeared on KZbin. Having watched it I really feel I have been with you all the way. I'm refreshed and grateful to you. Thank you

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hi Fuzz, Yea the nights are certainly drawing in now unfortunately. I’m so glad the video brought back a little summer sunshine for you. Sounds like you definitely know the best way to watch KZbin🙂 Thank you so much for giving the video a watch and for dropping me a comment, it’s so very much appreciated🙏 Enjoy your Whiskey and happy hiking🙂 Mike

[@rollingnome]

The echo is loud & clear - wonderful! Great sound for the soul!

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Haha yea that Sheep certainly had a good set of lungs🙉 Thank you for giving the video a watcharoo, it’s much appreciated🙏 All the very best… Mike

[@CribGoch39]

Excellent informative video. I liked how you went over the route on the map. I’m planning to do this next spring.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Thank you Phil for your kind words they are very much appreciated. I’m glad the video was of some help in planning your trip. It’s a wonderful route, you should have a fantastic time on it. I hope the weather is good for you and you have an amazing day. Thank you again for taking the time to watch my video. Stay safe Mike

[@jenniferchan-ev7qj]

Thank you for sharing this love it.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hi Jennifer, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you’re able to give this hike a go if you haven’t done it already as it’s a lovely route. Just be sure not to do the rake section of the route in wet conditions as it would be extremely slippery. Thank you so much for giving the video a watch and also for dropping me a comment. It’s very much appreciated. All the very best, happy hiking. Mike

[@jonharris1223]

Excellent video thanks. I did Jacks Rake in the dry last year and loved it.

[@PeakMotoHiker]

Fantastic video and production Mike, I particularly enjoyed your filming of your ascent of Jack's Rake, I even enjoyed the drone footage!! Well-done, thanks for Sharing.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey cheers Mark I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m especially pleased you liked the drone footage.!!!😃 Thanks again for your kind words👍🙂

[@Thebluedocful]

Just found this video Mike - what a video. Best I’ve seen of JR, fantastic effort to capture the ascent in different directions from different perspectives. Really difficult thing to do, especially on your first ascent. Fabulous effort 👏

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Awww thank you for your such kind words🙏 It did turn out to be a long day with all the stopping and starting but it was still super enjoyable to video the walk. If you haven’t done the rake already then I would definitely recommend doing it. You will have a wonderful time. Thank you so much for giving the video a watch it’s very much appreciated🙂 Happy hiking Mike

[@cairnscrow8713]

Stunning . Should have done Jacks Rake many moons ago because I've aquired the exposure condition now I'm much older. Striding Edge is about my limit 😆... I think. Anyway cracking location and nicely filmed 👍

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey Striding Edge is no easy walkover.!! You still need a reasonable head for heights on it. Been a very long time since I set foot on Striding so maybe I should pay it a revisit🤔 Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to give it a watcharoo👍 Yes it’s a fantastic area. If you haven’t been up to the Tarn then I think you should definitely give that a go. All the best and thanks again🙏 Mike

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Thank you for sharing this with us -we where there last week and decided that is was far beyond my capabilities -we took the rock scramble to the side -the view is outstanding xx

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey your welcome🙂 I’m so happy you enjoyed it and it brought back good memories of the area. Thank you so much for giving it a watch. Yes it is a wonderful view from the top, I’m so happy you were able to enjoy it. Hope you have plenty more adventures planned in the wonderful Lake District super soon🙂 All the very best Mike

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors lol we love the Lake District so much that we moved here 😀xx

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

@@morrislouiseeagle7161 Oh wow.!!! How fantastic.!!! To have such a wonderful outdoor playground on your doorstep must be amazing..!! Well done making the move. Living the dream hey.!!👏👍🙂 Enjoy every moment.!! Mike

[@stevebracher5166]

Hi Mike, if you remember we discussed whether I should I get a Mavic to record our walks. Well I've decided it would be a waste of time. I'm going to let you go up all of my favourite walks and record them for me. You do such a great job of job of it I couldn't possibly better you. And I'm impressed that you have to do the walk twice! Once to climb up and the second to go back and retrieve you're camera for every shot. Another great video, I really appreciate the work you put into them. Hopefully our paths will cross again in the future.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Haha Steve that made me laugh.!!😂 Go get yourself a drone fella you will love it. Awww thanks for the appreciation. It certainly keeps you fit doing the filming thats for sure but I love the whole process from taking the camera shots to the editing. Thank you so much for watching and I’m so happy you liked the video. Yes I hope we bump into each other again at some point too as we had a right good chataroo the last time we met. I’ll be up in the lakes quite a bit throughout the year so hopefully the chances are high. All the very very best and have a great summer🙂 Mike

[@mikecullen6557]

Another great vid , nice touch to show the routes on the os map 👍 my new fav channel keep up the great work mike

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Awww thanks Mike🙂 I really enjoyed Pavey. It was a long day though with all the filming. As you can see the sun was starting to drop towards the end on the video. Yea I’ll keep em coming. I’ve had a break from it for a while due to certain things but I’ll definitely be putting some more videos up soon. Thanks for watching and for leaving me a little comment. It means a lot fella🙏🙂

[@mikecrowther8131]

Another belter, Mike, and really well edited.

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Cheers Michael👍 I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s a lovely area of the lakes. Thanks for giving it a watch🙂

[@paulhibbert1198]

Great. Video Mike…Reminds me of doing it with my dad when I was 13. I was suffering a hangover due to my dad supply me with lots of Merry down cider the night before 😂😂

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Haha Paul that would be just the sort of thing your dad would do😂 Haha I’m glad it brought back good memories🙂 It’s your turn to take your girls up there in a few years.!!🙂 Thanks for giving it a watch🙂

[@gaznos]

Awesome video Mike. You do pick some stunning spots! No exposure 💪🏻

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Cheers Gaz🙂 It’s easy just head to the lakes. Everywhere is stunning there🤷‍♂️🙂 Thanks for giving it a watch🙂

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Awesome video! Well done. Such a beautiful place. I hope to see it someday. New follower here. Crow✌️

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Awww thank you.!!🙏 I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Yes it’s a wonderful area of the UK. Definitely hope you’re able to pay it a visit, you will have a fantastic time. Thanks for the follow it’s very much appreciated🙂All the very best Mike🙂

[@maggi666]

I have to say, you amaze me! Are you a mountaineer? Your just so at one with the rocks when climbing! I've never seen a 'hiker' so comfortable! I'm just like wowwwwww!!!!! 😱

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Haha no Maggi I’m not a mountaineer🙂 I am however a very keen and active rock climber and have been for quite a number of years so exposure doesn’t really affect me. I’m perfectly fine with exposed scrambles. This particular one isn’t too bad in good conditions. But it does require a little bit of steep scrambling in places. I would probably give it a miss if you are a bit queasy with heights😬

[@maggi666]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors We most definitely would never dream of going near anything like it! I hate heights but, i have conquered a lot of my height fears since mountain hiking but my knees are restricted on our chosen descents! I am however proud of my achievements this year! I have faced so many things that i have never done before in all my 71 yrs! We did snowdon twice in 3 days, after training for 4 months! We haven't stopped peaking since! lol. Amazing feelings it gives both of us! 😁

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

@@maggi666 Snowdon twice in three days is without doubt an amazing achievement.!! Well done indeed to you both.!!👏 Yes the descent is always hard on the joints. Walking poles help a lot. I always bring a pair for a friend of mine if he comes along with me on a walk, as he suffers real bad with his knees due to playing football for most of his life. Good to hear you plan your walks in advance. So happy you’re both enjoying yourselves up in the hills. Yes it is a great feeling you get when you’re out there. It’s good for the body and the mind for sure.!! Thanks again for watching the video and keep yourselves safe and well🙂

[@maggi666]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors thank you! We do use poles and have from the start! I couldn't have done half of what i've done without my poles!

[@jonm4989]

Great video, you really go the extra yard to make it enjoyable viewing. I don’t think I’ll be attempting that route though 😂

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey thanks Jon🙂 Haha ok but I still think you should get up on Pavey Ark if you haven’t done it. There is an easier way up via Easy Gully on the East side of the main face which is far less exposed. Thanks for watching the video I’m happy you liked it🙂 All the best Mike

[@jonm4989]

@@FurrychalkbagOutdoors thanks Mike, I have done the Langdale Pikes a few times, but always gone up Pavey Ark the sensible route! Thanks for replying, Jon

[@johnd8538]

Don't worry about mixing Windermere up with coniston, that's nowt!! You'd just been concentrating hard on doing jacks rake and your brain has to adjust to normal functioning after things like that. Great video, really enjoyed it, keep doing what you're doing!

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey thanks John🙂 I hope your theory on my mix up is correct and it’s not an age related problem that has started to develop😬😃 Thank you for taking the time out to watch the video, I’m so happy you liked it.🙂 All the very best Mike

[@purelife1944]

Great vids! Please do one on Pillar via the high level route

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hey David, Thanks for giving them a watch. I’m glad you like em. Yea Pillar is on my to do list so I’ll be getting one done at some point no worries🙂 All the best Mike

[@davearmitage593]

Another cracking video Mike . I was lucky enough to do this route last autumn with my son and a couple of friends .... really enjoyed it even though i had the trembles on a couple of times ! We did Striding edge and Swirral edge the following day so it was an adrenaline fuelled weekend for sure . I'd be interested to hear how you feel Sharp edge compares to Jacks Rake and Striding edges as i haven't tackled Sharp edge as yet ? Keep up the great work with Videos , really enjoying them .

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Cheers Dave , I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. It is a fantastic route up Pavey isn’t it.!! I actually enjoyed it more than Sharp Edge. I think Jack’s Rake is steeper in places than Sharp Edge but you do have the benefit of rock on both sides of you for the majority of the climb where on Sharp Edge you are a little more exposed. Both are just as polished and both should be avoided in the wet obviously. I would say there is a lot more actual climbing involved in Jack’s Rake than the other two. If I was to take a beginner on all three I would probably start them off on Striding followed by Sharp Edge and then Jack’s Rake just because of the amount of climbing involved in the latter. However you are more exposed on Sharp edge like I’ve said. All are great routes but I think Jack’s Rake is my favourite among all three of em. Would definitely not like to do Jack’s Rake on a busy day though as there isn’t really a lot of safe passing places😬 Thanks again for giving the video a watch. Let me know what you think of Sharp Edge after you’ve ticked it off🙂 Keep super safe Mike

[@rowangawne]

Thanks so much for the great vid. Hopefully can now try and persuade my slightly over protective parents, who did Jack’s Rake when they were younger, to let me scale it. I’m presuming it should be ok as I’ve done Toreador Gully before on Haystacks before and a few other scrambles like Sharp Edge and Striding Edge. Would you recommend, taking into account possible dangers and the rest?

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Hi Rowan, Thanks for the comment🙂 I personally don’t see it any harder or dangerous than Sharp Edge. So if you were quite ok with SE then you should be ok with JR. There is a dodgy step across that has to completed but after that it’s pretty much ok. There maybe a little bit more climbing involved than Sharp Edge but most of it is inside a small gully. Just make sure you do it on a very dry day as there is always a bit of seepage out of the rock. Thanks for watching my video, I hoped it helped🙂 Happy hiking Mike

[@rowangawne]

Cheers