Jack's Rake (on Pavey Ark)
WARNING
Please take care when walking the terrain described on this page.
Pavey Ark is a mountain with a very steep (virtually sheer) face overlooking Stickle Tarn and the Langdale Valley.
The mountains in the vicinity are collectively known as The Langdale Pikes.
Pavey Ark has a large fault running from the bottom right to the upper left of the crag (as you look at it).
This fault in known as Jack's Rake.
If you attempt this route, you must be comfortable with grade 1 scrambling and have a head for heights. It is not for the feint hearted. If you fall off the rake, you will most certainly die. Having said that, if you treat it with respect and act accordingly, it could be the most satisfying walk you will ever achieve in the Lake District.
We parked up in the Langdale Valley close to the New Hotel. Our route took us up Stickle Ghyll to Stickle Tarn.
Carole walked round the back of Pavey Ark on the comfortable (but steep) path and I walked up Jack's Rake and met her at the top. She was sensible enough to opt out of Jack's Rake as she didn't feel comfortable doing it (although she would have managed it easily) and this is what you must do if you feel any apprehension or doubt towards it.
Please take care when walking the terrain described on this page.
Pavey Ark is a mountain with a very steep (virtually sheer) face overlooking Stickle Tarn and the Langdale Valley.
The mountains in the vicinity are collectively known as The Langdale Pikes.
Pavey Ark has a large fault running from the bottom right to the upper left of the crag (as you look at it).
This fault in known as Jack's Rake.
If you attempt this route, you must be comfortable with grade 1 scrambling and have a head for heights. It is not for the feint hearted. If you fall off the rake, you will most certainly die. Having said that, if you treat it with respect and act accordingly, it could be the most satisfying walk you will ever achieve in the Lake District.
We parked up in the Langdale Valley close to the New Hotel. Our route took us up Stickle Ghyll to Stickle Tarn.
Carole walked round the back of Pavey Ark on the comfortable (but steep) path and I walked up Jack's Rake and met her at the top. She was sensible enough to opt out of Jack's Rake as she didn't feel comfortable doing it (although she would have managed it easily) and this is what you must do if you feel any apprehension or doubt towards it.
The Route
Elevation Profile
The start of the walk close to the New Hotel
Carole climbing Stickle Ghyll path to Stickle Tarn
Pavey Ark from Stickle Tarn
Harrison Stickle from Stickle Tarn
Pavey Ark from Stickle Tarn
Jack's Rake on Pavey Ark
The 'path' up Jack's Rake (not for the feint hearted)!!!
Stickle Tarn from the top of Jack's Rake
Stickle Tarn overflow from Jack's Rake
The Great Langdale Valley with Lake Windernere in the background
The view and route back down from Harrison Stickle
Carole pondering the meaning of life
Me starting the descent down Dungeon Ghyll
