Quote Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo View Post
the 'sweep to the right' off dalehead that is meant to offer a faster run down to the tarn - is this the same as the 'alternative walkers route' that Wainwright offers - i.e., setting off the top as if to go to Honister then swinging left down to the tarn?

When I ran this a few weeks ago, we took the direct route: a beeline down to the north end of the tarn. Bit steep.
I take a straight line towards tarn, straight on from summit, can't recall the bearing.....gets steep and you need to avoid the crags....but its good fun