Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Grasmoor, Wandope, Whiteless Pike and Rannerdale Knotts from Lanthwaite Green

The North-Western Fells are walkers' territory par excellence, and sleek lines predominate. Grasmoor has such a presence over Crummock Water, yet modestly contrives to play second fiddle in most views of the group.

The walk leaves the open common and makes swiftly onto the steep heather-clad slopes of Whiteside. The connecting ridge to Hopegill Head merits plaudits; it is just a pity that the outlook east is hemmed in by Grasmoor’s bulky presence. The summit of Hopegill Head is more like a real peak.

An easy descent to Coledale Hause presages a steady climb up the edge leading to Dove Crags and the summit of Grasmoor. Switching back to the col at the head of Rannerdale Beck, the walk heads for the eastern brink top, Wandope, before tracing the ridge down via Thirdgill Head Man to climb the mini-mountain Whiteless Pike.

Following the popular path towards Buttermere village the route turns right at the minor col, holding to the switchback ridge of Rannerdale Knotts, a brilliant final 'lookout point' for Crummock Water and Grasmoor's sleek massif.