Fairfield Height 2,863 ft (873 metres), Ascent from Dunmail Raise
Approx. 2,400 ft (731 metres), Approx 6 ½ -7 ½ Miles
Starting from Dunmail Raise there is a steady climb alongside the cascading waters of Raise Beck towards Grisedale Tarn (574 mtrs) with some slight clambering over rocks at times but nothing of any great difficulty and the waterfalls are quite picturesque. The walk offers plenty of views down the beck and the surrounding hills.
The ascent levels off at Grisedale Hause (the saddle) and gives the option of climbing Seat Sandal (time permitting) or the opportunity to carry straight on to Fairfield. There is a further ascent of approx. 299 mtrs. This ascent is steep up a gravel zig zagging path and care must be taken. But first there is the opportunity to have a coffee break and take in the views over Grisedale Tarn.
Ascending Fairfield the views over the adjoining mountains and beyond comes into view and are well worth the effort of the climb.
The descent is mainly over grass, it takes you over Great Rigg and Stone Arthur and into Grasmere, whilst giving constant views of Grasmere, Windermere and Coniston and their associated lakes.
The walk gives you the opportunity of climbing three of the Wainwrights, with Fairfield Height being one of the higher Lake District Peaks at number 13 on the list.
Led by Richard and Keith