11.34 miles, 3,010 feet, 3 hours 42 minutes: Travellers Rest - Helm Crag - Gibson Knott - Calf Crag - Steel Fell - Calf Crag - Bracken Hause - down the zig-zags - Travellers Rest. Sunshine and high clouds, hazy in the distance. No rain, no significant wind, terrain mainly dry with good grip. Not many walkers about, but I did set off early to avoid the heat; 2 runners seen.

There are so many variations on the ridge between Bracken Hause and Calf Crag - if in a hurry I think it is best to stay on the left side of the ridge heading towards Calf Crag, with one minor detour to the right to avoid some large muddy rocks near Pike of Carrs.

The zig-zag descent from Bracken Hause to Green Burn is still viable - enjoyable even - despite the bracken.