The HIGH STILE Ridge // The Lake District

There are a few ridge walks in the Lake District and people will instantly think of places like Striding Edge or Sharp Edge but never consider the other broader ridges as 'ridges'. The High Stile ridge might not get the blood pumping like its narrower cousins but the incredible views into several valleys and towards some of Lakeland's most iconic mountains certainly make this one of the finest ridge walks in the area.
A grand day was had. Very few folk on the fells and the weather was both challenging and exhilarating in equal measure. A highly recommended walk.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
4:54 Through the woods
11:25 Arriving at Dodd
14:14 Weather!
16:37 To Red Pike
17:50 Red Pike summit
19:50 The walk to High Stile
24:00 High Stile summit
25:48 More weather!
28:30 To High Crag
34:13 The journey down
40:00 Today's photographs
ROUTE DETAILS
Start: Buttermere village
Distance: 11.4km / 7.1miles
Total ascent: 996m / 3268ft
Exertion: Moderate
Technical difficulty: Easy
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[@flyingvisit2586]

Spectacular views from High Stile ridge, the dappled sunlight racing across the mountains is something else. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Can't think of a better way to spend 40 mins in front of the Box :) here we go!......

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@bessofhardwick9311]

Beautiful scenery and such dramatic weather. Loved watching this.

[@petersmith7711]

The footage and photography is simply outstanding! Your inspiring me and no doubt plenty of others to get out and enjoy the fells 👍🏽

[@paulyoung5393]

Decided to watch this one again. Love the time lapse weather sequences, brilliant work.

[@skatemetrix]

This is my favourite section of the Lakes, nothing beats going from High Crag to Red Pike and then descending to Buttermere.

[@user-xy1wy4cy6g]

Wonderful stuff!! Love it all..

[@commanderblanco960]

Absolutely fantastic, me and a good friend did this route yesterday, then the clouds arrived. This has given me the motivation to one day do it again so I can see something.

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Awesome! A much over used word. That scene from High Style was pretty much my definition of awesome.

[@annerand8155]

Doing catch up on your videos. Fantastic. Very emotional walks I should have done but didn’t. Now too old. Thank you.

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

A dislike? Give your head a wobble what is there to dislike another informative well presented video.?

[@gm4wha]

Fantastic video and superb photos. The views were fantastic. I did a walk from Honister pass via Fleetwith Pike, Haystacks, High Stile, High Crag and Red Pike down to Buttermere a few years ago in awful weather and was in low cloud for the high Crag to Red Pike ridge and had no views whatsoever. I remember the descent from Red Pike to Buttermere was horrendous. Really enjoy watching your vlogs.

[@paulbrown7735]

Another great production mate 👍

[@GreyGhost.]

MAGIC. Great presentation.

[@simonjones9037]

Brilliant thanks

[@willbo2000]

Awesome, that's awesome, that's me sorted for TV 📺 for several nights to come 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks Will 😊

[@davidbutterfield8911]

Great vlog Glen! Am working my way through your old stuff slowly. Have watched a lot of Scotland’s Mountains vlogs, as I have been bagging Munro’s, but am now working on Wainwright’s as they are nearer to my South Yorkshire home. Doing the Newlands Horseshoe in a couple of weeks after watching your vlog. Your photography skills are tremendous…. Keep on trekking buddy.

[@charliegott2790]

Great vlog, epic views inspiring stuff.

[@garymartin557]

wonderful vlog and mono log, very soothing and inspiring too.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, I really appreciate that 😊 🙏

[@andrewdavis9223]

Wonderful walk 😊

[@davytee6037]

Did this walk about 20 years ago and so want to do it again after watching your vid. Absolute suberb photography, maybe one of the best hiking vids I've watched. I can feel your awe and excitement witnessing the snow and hail blow through. Sublime my friend 🙏

[@BlackCrag]

That's really lovely to read, thank you so much 😊🙏

[@Fairylight333]

Absolutely beautiful!! Stunning video and camera shots!! Enjoyed every minute!! Thank you for taking us along!! 🧝‍♀️🦋

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, really chuffed you enjoyed it 😊

[@DavidMichaelBurnett]

I used to watch your videos a lot -- but I stopped watching because I wasn't too keen on the curve of the wide-angle view as it's unrealistic, but now you haven't got it on these couple of recent videos I've started watching your videos again haha. Everything else about your videos is spot on and love how you do them. Please keep it like this :) :)

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much 😊 I've moved over to using a normal camera and my phone now as I agree that a lot of footage looked distorted and difficult identify with the 360 camera. It still has its place but I'm enjoying the current setup 😊

[@CollierCraig79]

Wow beautiful, great work your videos really capture the lake district in my opinion great visuals 🙏can't wait to follow this route mate, very limited opportunities with petrol prices, the profits these companies have made over the past few months is staggering. Once a week hike for me 😞 now . Def on the list though. Atb

[@paulhulley5969]

Wonderful vid

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 🙏

[@markpursglovephotography]

Absolutely superb, the time-lapse's are amazing. Top class views. Looking forward to your next one. 👍📷

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, really chuffed you enjoyed it 😊

[@rodhepplewhite9722]

Who gave this a thumbs down? Numpty! It was awesome and told the walk as it was/is, a classic.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much. I see having a troll as a sign of success 😁🙌

[@darrenhall4212]

Quality!! 👏

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊

[@dubtrek3023]

Great vid . Doing this next week 👍

[@yorkshireladlassoutdoors4486]

Absolutely stunning vlog loved every second of it thankyou for sharing , those view's of the sun shining on haystacks were fabulous 🙏👍👍👍

[@kellygutowski7280]

That was epic... You never disappoint ...thank you

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, really appreciate that 😊

[@chrisgoff1410]

Glen You’re like the milkman! Always deliver 🏔👊 Keep then coming 😊

[@BlackCrag]

Haha, brilliant, thanks mate, very much appreciated 😊 🙌

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Great video. x

[@daveg-j1866]

We're camping at Buttermere in July so thanks for the sneak peak of one of our hikes! Loved the shots of the weather going along the valley, and the black and white photos at the end.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much... Hope you have a great visit in July 😊

[@daveephraim6194]

Great 40 minutes of entertainment followed up with stunning photographs , thanks for bringing back memories of my favourite place, I'll hopefully get back there soon.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊 🙏

[@kamucho]

Those time lapses on Dodd were incredible!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks mate, chuffed you liked them 😊

[@richardwillingale7013]

Outstanding as always!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much buddy 😊 🙏

[@jonm4989]

Terrific vlog, loved it.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 🙏

[@ezradobbie4033]

Must have just missed you, we went up last Monday! My first time in the lakes, camped just below Red pike on a little ledge facing Ennerdale Forest/Water. Stunning!

[@BlackCrag]

I bet that was a great night 😍 Thanks for watching

[@dawnmason2378]

Absolutely brilliant. Great time lapses too 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it 😊

[@nigelthompson1058]

Loved this vlog and the weather time lapses were stunning

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much 😊 🙏

[@olivermann7698]

Just did this today! Excellent vid!

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you 😊 hope you enjoyed the walk

[@grahamwest2487]

Bugger ‘Line of Duty’ your channel is top of my regular viewing list! 👍😀 - made my morning when I saw this latest Hillwalking vlog - another great watch. I did those three summits early days in my hillwalking life and remains one of the most memorable. Keep them coming Glenn. Beer money sent.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much for the beer Graham, very kind of you and very much appreciated 😊 🙏 Thanks for watching

[@stevem987]

Brilliant watch once again, you never disappoint, properly got me fired up for my next fell walk, awesome job👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, really appreciate that 😊

[@SilvoTours]

Brilliant . One of the best videos I've seen of that walk. I've been looking forward to do this walk for yonks .Definitely will do it soon

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, glad you liked it 😊

[@damianharrison9807]

What a belter. That weather footage was stunning. 👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much Damian 😊

[@timbrown5304]

The photos at the end finish the vlog of nicely...another cracking walk and another to add to my list. I did your Old Man of Coniston walk the other day and it was superb...thanks for taking the time and effort to share these gems.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, really happy you enjoyed the vlog and the COM walk 🙌

[@upndown-traveling]

Super video 👊👍👍👍 like9# 😎 Really cool location! And some really creative shots and great colours 👍 keep up the good work, best regards Up'n'Down-Traveling

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much glad, you enjoyed it 😊

[@markprice470]

Just fabulous and great to hear “hey herdie” again. Looking forward to getting back up the lakes. I think we had the same weather in the dales. Bonkers amount of snow for April!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much Mark, very much appreciated as always buddy 😊🙏

[@RossMDavidson]

Thoroughly enjoyed this mate! I’m about 98% certain I was out on Haycock and Caw Fell at the exact same time. I remember seeing those hail flurries heading straight toward me from the Solway Firth! Really great footage, looking forward to the next 👍🏻😁

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much fella, it was an incredible day wasn't it 🙌

[@Johnlancaster]

Loved that, quality as usual. I did this ridge back end of last year and I’m impressed how you breezed up red pike .... I found it to be an evil ascent 😂 Those views over to Wasdale though are stunning 👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 🙏 Believe me, I found it tough too 😂

[@robertlloyd5463]

Splendid stuff as always squire! Can’t wait to hit the lakes with the Sony!! 💪🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much mate, appreciate it 😊

[@RobLawson1982]

Yeah fantastic. I did this one the other way round in November. Mostly clagged in but every so often got a quick view. Loved the walk though. I’ll definitely do it again to get the views. Great vlog looks like it was a good one. Loved the time lapse shots. 👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks Rob...it's a great route isn't it 😊

[@davethornley89]

Great job. I actually moved from PC screen to big TV to watch this ;) I've looked at these summits a few times but never been up them, must fix that this year. I would REALLY like to see Jacks rake though from your perspective. My perspective consisted of lots of heavy breathing and not looking left.....

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, glad you liked it 😊 JR is coming at some point, it's just not high on the list due to the fact I'd have to leave most of my camera gear at home 😂

[@St.SundayCrag90]

Wow! Fantastic footage yet again 👏👏 that weather time lapse was mind blowing 🤯👌🏼 I’m from Bishop Auckland in Durham however my girlfriend lives in Ulverston so we get up Dow Crag and Coniston old man as often as we can since it’s quite close, but Buttermere is definitely on our to do list for red pike high stile etc. Look forward to the next vlog 👌🏼👍

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it 😊 Hope you get to do this walk soon 👍

[@paulbennison2614]

Absolutely awesome. I was up on GG via White Napes and Kf, descending Kf Crags to the Black Sail Pass on Thursday looking back at Red Pike and thinking about getting into Buttermere. Once again keep up the good work.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you... Sounds like you had a great walk 👌 😊

[@paulbennison2614]

@@BlackCrag I think it was potentially the best day in the Fells that I have ever had...going up White Napes presented some good scrambling and a little exposure whilst descending Kirkfell Crags was epic scree surfing!

[@chrisconrath1056]

Awesome

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks 😊

[@judithhamid5435]

We did this walk a couple of years ago but the opposite way - could not find the path down from Dodd at all - ended up coming around by the wall and down by Sour Milk gill - horrendous. A beautiful walk though - Buttermere fells are usually so quiet and there are fantastic views. Thanks for sharing - time lapse sections of the weather were wonderful!

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much for all of your comments so far; I have read them all and really appreciate your support and enthusiasm 😊 Glad I'm not the only one who struggled with that Dodd path 😂

[@jgy9169]

That was great. Dodgy acting though

[@MancOutdoors]

I did a wild camp on Robinson Saturday night it’s so beautiful around there

[@BlackCrag]

I bet that was amazing 😍

[@MancOutdoors]

@@BlackCrag it was thankyou ,did you name your new van yet ?

[@MrKevinsharp84]

Great Vlog as always. Seeing as the pub gardens are now open please enjoy a well earn beer on me!

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much for the beer, that's very generous of you and greatly appreciated 😊🙏

[@mcarter7303]

C’mon, don’t keep us waiting two weeks for another. Top drawer stuff. Great time lapse and photos.

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you very much, really glad you enjoyed it 😊 🙏

[@clairewalker2]

So that's what the views are like 🤩 we went up the side of scale force when we did it. Part of the path had fallen into scale force so had to pull off a bit of a dodgy manoeuvre clutching lucky heather. Then when we got up top the weather came in and it was a complete white out until we dropped down the other side. Still a great day out though and looking forward to doing it again on a clear day. Probably up past bleaberry tarn onto the saddle. Heading to the lakes on Monday. Can't wait🙌🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Sounds like a challenging walk. Hopefully next time you'll get those views 😊🙌

[@BTurner.]

Great video. I did the same route in reverse several years ago and I had the same trouble trying to find that path through the wood, like you I thought I’d missed it but it looks like it’s not well used and been overgrown.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 Well, that makes me feel a bit better about that whole pathfinding debacle 😂

[@patrickwelsh3737]

There seems to be a lot of squaddie references in here 🧐

[@johnbell2722]

Great video, music and commentary thanks but it would help if you included a map of your route. ❤

[@dancleasby151]

There's something about a little inclement weather that makes an activity that much more memorable. You didn't happen to see Ken Dodd while you were up there, did you?

[@ANDYD655]

Stunning mate I really enjoyed that! I’m thinking of doing the full route you mentioned at the end but doing a wild camp somewhere along the way. I’ve done one around the Blackbeck Tarn area but is there anywhere suitable on the High Stile ridge area?

[@mattryder6567]

Incredible footage and a really informative vlog again Glen. I was opposite here last weekend on part of the Newland Round. I've not ventured this far west yet but there is something quite special with these fells. I'm based in Barrow, what is the best route to Buttermere? Did you go via Keswick or would it be more feasible via the Cumbrian coast?

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much, really chuffed you enjoyed it 😊 I tend to always go through the Lakes but when I lived in Barrow I used to go up the coast. It's a winding road but a nice drive and saves having to go all the way out to Newby Bridge 😊

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Great vlog, those light patches would have been epic with some moody cloud. I don't know if you do or not but when you vlogging are you taking images all day that we don't get to see, testing compositions etc ?

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks Ross. I do take photos throughout the day. This time I put a handful at the end which I might start doing for future videos 😊

[@gerardball6866]

Great video, was this last Sunday? We did Knott Rigg and Ard Crags and the weather was weird :)

[@BlackCrag]

That's a very good question 🤔 I think it was Tuesday. Or maybe Thursday 😂 Thank you 🙏

[@danh2310]

Hi black crag what's your thoughts on going up high crag then onto seat and haystacks and down passed innominate tarn.. I wanted to include red pike and high style starting red pike. But i don't want to over do it 😂

[@robjames09]

Epic channel

[@BlackCrag]

Cheers 🙌

[@simontuffen8243]

Love your videos. What do you carry in that enormous pack?

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much 😊 It would probably be easier to list the things I DON'T have in it 😂

[@goldenlabradorskye]

Did this 20 years ago exactly same walk. Could not see Jack shit on the tops lol.

[@jessicaconnor4063]

Hi, we're thinking of doing this from Gatesgarth farm end and do High Crag first ending at Red Pike and down and back along the lake to Gatesgarth... My question is.. What is the best way in your opinion for ascent descent etc?

[@user-ez4hs9gc3k]

Do you ever use walking poles?

[@thehowlingterror]

Ta.

[@mrfairycake4333]

What's the OMM thing?

[@032skyline]

I'm in the Lake's this coming weekend Glenn if you want to do a Vlog? We was in Snowdonia this weekend just gone, we did Tryfan and Bristly Ridge go on our Twitter page to see the pics/vids. Possibly a future vlog for you. @ChaBradford

[@markfarren7016]

Seeing the sun in such pronounced localised areas with the obvious crepuscular rays makes the idea of 93,0000000 distance seem ridiculous...yawn lol

[@ajaytuk7416]

Played great, but in majors ( like Rick said). his body language does not inspire confidence in us punters. I'll take the bet he will not win another major