
Originally Posted by
ZootHornRollo
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.