Buttermere Infinity Pool/ Haystacks / Warnscale Bothy /Lake District National Park

A 4.5 Mile hike in superb mountain scenery. This walk includes a stunning wild swim location in an infinity pool with the view of Buttermere .An old miners track up to Warnscale Bothy, a wild camp location including a fire with amazing views down to Buttermere. Rugged crags and ravine leading up to the summit of Haystacks. The descent route is a scramble route down to Scarth Gap with beautiful views all the way.

Parking at Gatesgarth Farm ,Buttermere( charges apply)

The route starts from Gatesgarth Farm heading to Warnscale Bottom following Warnscale Beck up to the infinity pool and waterfalls. The track heads up on an old miners track underneath the crags on Haystacks to a rugged ravine and Warnscale Bothy. The path then heads up to Blackbeck Tarn and Innominate Tarn, where Wainrights ashes were scattered as be loved this place. It is popular for wild campers now. It isn't far then to the summit of Haystacks on a rocky top with superb views. Head past the Tarn to descend via a section of scrambling down to Scarths Gap. This section is steep but with care quite an easy scramble.

Haystacks Summit (597m) Wainright

GPX route https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OfWr...

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