ACROSS LAKELAND - A Northern Coast to Coast Walk: From St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay - page 33

Between Grasmere and Patterdale there is little to tax walkers who have
accomplished the crossing thus far without difficulty - a simple, high-level
mountain pass lies in wait, beyond which a long and invigorating descent
leads to the valley of Patterdale.
At Goody Bridge leave Easedale Road by turning onto the narrow and
scenic road running past Thorney How Youth Hostel. The beauty of this
road, in preference to walking up the A591 from Grasmere, lies in its elev-
ation above the Vale of Grasmere, and the view it affords of the western
flanks of the Fairfield Horseshoe, Seat Sandal, and the waterfalls just be-
low Grisedale Hause that flag the onward route. However, it is a narrow
road and you should take care against approaching traffic.
The road leads to Low Mill Bridge, spanning the River Rothay. Turn right
at a T-junction to cross the bridge and ascend to the main valley road at
Mill Bridge. Cross the busy road and take a bridleway (signposted 'Patter-
dale') running alongside attractive cottages, becoming enclosed between
walls and climbing to a gate.
Beyond the gate the path continues to climb for a while, then levels as
it approaches a group of sheep enclosures at the tip of Great Tongue. Two