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The sketches shown here are the images that I have so far produced for this "Wainwright". The views are taken from the exact spot where A.W. stood to illustrate his seven pictorial guides. The comparative views are mainly different due to the time of day, weather conditions and seasonal differences. The originals of my sketches are approximately twice as wide and twice as high as A.W's pen and ink drawings. I have added notes to give more information to each sketch.

All images are the copyright of the artist.

To obtain these references has required 2 days of walking: 12/8/09  28/7/10 (click on the dates to see the photos)

Harrison Stickle                                                      2403'

Harrison Stickle from Great Llangdale Beck

From Great Langdale Beck. 12/8/09

This is a fine viewpoint to observe the features of this and others in the Langdale Pike group. I have to admit here to using a bit of artistic license, firstly in removing a large but temporary heap of silage bales which were located between the bridge and the trees and secondly to "prune" a small sapling which is sprouting from the wall just under this spot. It was partially obscuring the bridge. Besides, it actually does need removing anyway as before long the roots may undermine the wall structure.

Langdale Pikes

Langdale Pikes. 26/7/10

This is a classic view of the Langdale Pikes and I was fortunate enough to obtain my reference just as the sun broke though and gave the hills a sense of drama.

Harrison Stickle Upper ravine

The Upper Ravine. 12/8/09

There is no route up through this ravine but path over rather loose scree up to the right is indicated by AW. Consequently this exact location is seldom visited.

Harrison Stickle falls

The Middle Ravine 1. 12/8/09

The falls tumble through the narrow gorge.

Harrison Stickle Middle Ravine 2

The Middle Ravine 2. 12/8/09

This was rather a tricky location to get to, involving a steep descent and re-ascent on the grassy slopes on the left. Well worth the effort of the visit though as this fall presents a delightful scene.

Harrison Stickle lower ravine

The Lower Ravine. 12/8/09

Quite dense undergrowth in the gorge obscures the lower falls.

Harrison Stickle from Pike How

The Summit from Pike How 12/8/09

Dramatic light for this impressive scene.

Harrison Stickle from Stickle tarn

The summit from Stickle Tarn. 12/8/09

Across the tarn the summit is shown in profile.

Harrison Stickle summit

The Summit. 12/8/09

It actually took me some time to locate the actual summit as there are many rocky platform which looked similar. Just because the cairn sits on one of these platforms now does not mean that its where it was in AW's day.

Harrison Stickle from Loft Crag

Harrison Stickle from Loft Crag. 12/8/09

A fine profile view of the top of the fell from its neighbour.

Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark

Pavey Ark from the path. 12/8/09

On this rough and rocky route it was quite a challenge to find this point. It was the distinctive rock on the right which gave the game away.

Fell complete.

 

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