Short answer: it's doable.Originally Posted by JillD
Longer answer... unless you know exactly where you're heading, it's probably going to cost you time rather than gaining it. The ground is steep and arduous.
I was faced with a similar predicament a couple of years ago on a training run. Was on top of High Stile (having come from Red Pike direction), and in a rush to reach Buttermere and water/food. Faced with three options a) carry on down to Scarth Gap b) north east ridge of High Stile c) direct to Bleaberry Tarn...
Ended up going for the north-east ridge and wasted plenty of time by not knowing the best route, and from my vantage point, i expect i'd have been in exactly the same trouble had i gone direct to Bleaberry Tarn.
Unless you know exactly the best line, you are probably much better off going via Red Pike and the path.
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