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Dale Head (Newlands)
753m (2471ft)


The North Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


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68th highest in England,
117th in England & Wales

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(No. 63)

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84th highest in England,
144th in England & Wales

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21st highest in England,
477th highest in Great Britain

Walk Dale Head (Newlands) walking UK Mountains in The North Western Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

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Walk c142 Robinson and Dale Head from Little Town

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.75ml (14km)
Ascent:3,073ft (937m)
Time:6.25hrs
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Length: 10.25ml (16.5km)
Ascent:3,585ft (1,093m)
Time:7½ hrs
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Walk c313 The Newlands Fells from Hawes End

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Length: 12mls (19km)
Ascent:4,152ft (1,266m)
Time:8½ hrs
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Walk c459 The Greater Newlands Horseshoe from Hawes End

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Length: 14.5ml (23km)
Ascent:5,409ft (1,648m)
Time:11 hrs
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Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Dale Head (Newlands) Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Dale Head (Newlands)

Iain Jones walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on December 28th, 2025 [from/via/route] Little Town

Martin Woods climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on July 30th, 2025 [from/via/route] Catbells loop over Dalehead with Crush [with] Crush [weather] Mixed with no wind.

Christine Shepherd bagged Dale Head (Newlands) during June, 2005 [from/via/route] Walked from Littletown [with] On my own [weather] Excellent walking weather. - Took a group up to this summit a month after my first visit on 16.7.05 I then climbed Dale Head again on 15.9.11 after reading 'The Fell Walker' by Michael Wood in which one of the murder victims gets pushed from this summit! Climbed again as part of the 10 in 10 challenge on 22.6.19. Climbed this again solo on 24.07.2025.

Martin Hartshorne hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on April 25th, 2025 [from/via/route] Chapel bridge [with] finley [weather] Started warm & sunny with a cool breeze then clouded over later

Richard Beardsley summited Dale Head (Newlands) on April 17th, 2025 [from/via/route] Honister Slate Mine. [with] Myself, Paula, Andy, Dylan, Lara and Daniel. [weather] Nice fine day but cold on the tops - Commenced walk at 1045hrs from the slate mine, car park £5. The route was straight up for just over a mile to its summit pillar, very steep at first & gradually easing off. We then continued to summit Hindscarth, Robinson & high Snockingrigg (Birkett) before descending to Buttermere to catch the bus77 back to the slate mine to collect car for drive home to Carlisle. The total hike took just over 4 hours a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Pete George conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on November 16th, 2024 [from/via/route] from Honister [with] Roco [weather] Late autumn. Misty & rain in the air

Ian Ashton scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on October 5th, 2024 [with] With JPH

James Hughes walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on March 18th, 2024 [from/via/route] c142 Robinson & Dale Head from Little Town [with] Sara [weather] Slightly overcast & windy on tops - Amazing walk - struggled to locate path up Robinson. Views from Dale Head were amazing including Honsiter Pass.

Sarah Gunn climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on July 28th, 2024 [from/via/route] From Littletown [with] Martin Gunn

David Higginbottom bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on July 6th, 2023 [from/via/route] Route 142 & 345 combined 23k [with] Carolyn [weather] Good

Paul Macey hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on June 11th, 2023 [from/via/route] Using walk c142 [with] Luke [weather] Sunny & hot some high cloud - Lots of biting bugs

Geoff Hand summited Dale Head (Newlands) on February 23rd, 2023 [from/via/route] From Newlands Valley as part of a recce of the Newlands Memorial Fell race. [with] Richard Macilwaine and Tess [weather] Cold & Sunny all day, beautiful - Race includes Robinson, Hindscarth, Dalehead, High Spy,Maiden Moor & Cat Bells

Kate Peacock conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on September 24th, 2022 [from/via/route] Ascended via Robinson from Newlands [with] Me & Sheila [weather] No rain, low winds & not too hot. Pretty good walking weather - No energy - batteries were flat. Came down after 5 instead of 5

Claire Murray scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on November 21st, 2021 [from/via/route] Dale Head, Hindscarth & Robinson from near Buttermere [with] Vitor - E shaped walk. Hard going up but then easy going at the top.

Tom Mcbeath walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on June 17th, 2022 [from/via/route] Walked from Hindscarth (Circular) [with] Ursula [weather] Windy with ominous clouds approaching which was covering tops of neighbouring fells - Good shoulder walk from Robinson

Richard Fulcher climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on March 21st, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Little Town car park & ascended to Maiden Moor. Followed the ridge route to High Spy & then down to Dalehead Tarn. From the tarn up steep ascent to Dale Head, down & up to Hindscarth & down & up to Robinson. Tricky descent via Blea Crags & easier along High Snab Bank then ver steep down to Low High Snab! Gentle stroll then back to the car. [with] Jen [weather] Mostly gentle winds & a bright but hazy day. Cold on the tops especially when the sun disappeared behind the cloud. A great weather day overall. - Easier to ascend Robinson by the ridge route than to descend.

Peter Fielding bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on June 17th, 2021 [from/via/route] Newlands round from little town [with] Peter and Ruth [weather] Lovely day, during first 5 day stay at new caravan - Fantastic walk - 6.5 hrs with just two very short stops

Neil Heywood hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on May 29th, 2021 [from/via/route] honnister [with] logan Heywood [weather] Mixed

Richard Marshall summited Dale Head (Newlands) on October 11th, 2020 [from/via/route] From Newlands church [with] Bo & Roxy and Andy Pratt [weather] Warm Sunny

Dave Eyes conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on September 28th, 2020 [from/via/route] Parked at Littletown. Ascended up to the path between Catbells & Maiden Moor & walked along to High Spy. Travelled on to Dale Head Tarn & up the side to Dale Head. Continued round to Hindscarth & then back to the ridge walk & on to Robinson. Returned to Littletown along the back of Robinson [with] Christine Eyes [weather] Cloudy with strong wind & some rain & very wet under foot. Limited views. - Limited views.

Andrew Flynn scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on August 8th, 2020 [from/via/route] c459 The Greater Newlands Horseshoe from Hawes End [with] Nicola [weather] Very very sunny - Ran out of water with approx 7 miles to go. A lot of lessons learnt that day.

Andy Buxton walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on July 1st, 1989 [from/via/route] From Little town via Scope End. Ciruit taking in Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy & Maiden Moor [with] St Clements Bog-Trotters [weather] Clear with some showers

Kevin Foster climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on March 16th, 2020 [from/via/route] Hindscarth. [with] Henry. [weather] Sunny with broken cloud. Cold northerly wind. - Climbing steeply up Hindscarth Edge there were great birds-eye views of the cliffs of Honister Pass across the valley including the impressive 'via ferrata' which follows the old miners track up the steep incline. It was good to see that the summit cairn on Dale Head has been repaired & returned to its former glory which befits such a stunning view point!

Jamie Bryan bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on July 14th, 2019 [weather] Sunny

Richard Marchant hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on October 9th, 1988 [from/via/route] We parked at the NT car park at the base of Cat Bells. This walk was basically the Newlands Round although we didn't take in Hindscarth. We started with the ascent of Cat Bells & basically followed the ridge up to High Spy then dipped down before ascending Dale Head. With my Mum being a bit tired we missed Hindscarth out & carried on along the ridge to Robinson & then cut down in to the Newlands valley & worked out way back to the car. Another lovely memory for me. [with] Mum & Dad [weather] A fine day with no wind & wall to wall sunshine - Carried out the Newlands round horseshoe with my Mum & was taken during a weeks holiday in the Lakes with Mum & my Dad although I just went out walking up the mountains with my Mum as my Dad was not fit enough to join us. We stopped at a self catering cottage at Dockray. Probably the last holiday I had away from Dorset with my Mum & Dad,

Craig Steeland summited Dale Head (Newlands) on June 27th, 2019 [from/via/route] From top of Honnister PAss [with] With Sue [weather] Sunny, warm & dry

Richard Newell conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on May 18th, 2019 [with] Sameer

Gerard Ball scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on May 8th, 2019 [from/via/route] Hawes End - Catbells - Maiden Moor - High Spy - Dale Head, Robinson, Hindscarth - Back through Little Town to Hawes End [with] Julie Ball [weather] Light drizzle to start, blustery at times, by the end low cloud & rain with strong gusts of wind

Andrew Johnson walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on March 19th, 2019 [from/via/route] Catbells car park [with] TeD [weather] Overcast & windy

Stephen Rowley climbed Dale Head (Newlands) during 2015 [from/via/route] Walkup from a Newland valley hut, along the ridge to Maiden Moor then to High spy & back down [with] Marc

Caroline Winter bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on August 14th, 2018 [from/via/route] Buttermere, Robinson, Hindscarth, Dale Head, Honister Slate mine [with] Becky [weather] Fog, low cloud & poor visibility, rain on Hindscarth Edge - Difficulty navigating once on Buttermere moss. Too low, & no visibility of tops. Managed to get onto Robinson steep track with following a bearing. Nil views all day. Path down to slate mine much gentler than expected.

Stephen Eddy hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on July 13th, 2018 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Mike Woodhouse and Tony Harris [weather] Cloudy

Lucy Perchard summited Dale Head (Newlands) on May 12th, 2018 [from/via/route] On the Newlands Horseshoe from High Spy [with] Tony [weather] Lovely - Fantastic views down the Newlands Valley

Jo Dixon conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on June 17th, 2017 [from/via/route] Little Town [with] Myself [weather] Sunnw - Newlands Horseshoe

Chris Sheard scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on October 9th, 1999 [from/via/route] From Hindscarth [with] George & Baz [weather] Mizzle, grey - not very nice no views

Robert Shaw walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on May 11th, 2008 [from/via/route] Approached from the Robinson. [with] The usual crew [weather] Clear

Wayne Baxter climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on April 18th, 2014 [from/via/route] Little town, Robinson, Hindscarth, Dale Head, Little Town [with] Sue, Trevor and Wendy [weather] Sunny

Jon Mapp bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on November 26th, 2016 [from/via/route] walk C273 [with] Suzzanné [weather] Loads of snow - very deep, clear skies - Great views, a good walk with good paths, Skiddaw House looks very lonely.

Mark Davidson hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on May 2nd, 2002 [with] Theresa [weather] Glorious sunshine - what a view!

Christina Lander summited Dale Head (Newlands) on July 29th, 2016 [from/via/route] Gatesgarth - Fleetwith Edge - Fleetwith Pike - Honister Hause - Dale Head - Hindscarth - Robinson - High Snockrigg - Buttermere [with] Dick, Kath & Mick [weather] Beautiful sunny day

Chris Faulkner conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on June 11th, 2016 [from/via/route] From Chapel Bridge complete Newlands Round [with] Michelle Chandler [weather] Wet & misty

Mike Jackson scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on June 18th, 2016 [from/via/route] Hawse End [with] Stevie Mac [weather] Nice..

Kevin Charman walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on August 23rd, 2013 [from/via/route] From Hawse End (Derwentwater) to Buttermere via Dale Head - taking in Catbells, Maiden Moor, high Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth & Robinson before going down to Buttermere. [with] Ben Charman [weather] Mixed

Michael Nolan climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on March 8th, 2016 [from/via/route] Little Town . Robinson/ Hindscarth [weather] cloudy with very poor visibility & slippery snowy descent !

Anthony Scott bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on February 29th, 2016 [from/via/route] YHA Honister Hause [with] me [weather] grey cloud, windy on tops

Christine Knowles hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on May 20th, 2012 [from/via/route] From Seatoller via Castle Crag [with] Graham, Sheila and Jeff [weather] warm & getting sunnier

Nick Dobson summited Dale Head (Newlands) on August 30th, 2015 [from/via/route] Grange [with] Margaret & Ralph [weather] Warm but cloudy - Also walked ridge route to Hindscarth & back from Dale Head summit

Martyn Howarth conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on August 26th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Little Town (Newlands Church). Doing Newlands Horseshoe. [with] Bill Howarth (father), Sue Leech & Pam Barber. [weather] Rain to start, cleared to sunshine/cloud - very windy on top. - Training walk for 24 Peak Challenge.

Steve Frank scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on August 15th, 2015 [from/via/route] Braithwaite

Joanne Mcgawley walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on July 24th, 2015 [with] Rich [weather] Warm - 9.89 miles

Elaine Evans climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on July 24th, 2015 [from/via/route] From lay-by near Little Town & along path beside Newlands Beck through the valley, up to Dale Head, on to Hindscarth & return to car via Scope End. [with] Sue [weather] Mainly dry, became overcast with some light rain. - Changed initial plans due to dark clouds looming overhead.

Claire Lloyd bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on April 18th, 2006 [from/via/route] Honister Pass [with] Family

David Noble hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on May 8th, 2015 [from/via/route] Hawes End [with] Colin and Dom [weather] Sunny but light rain last hour of walk - Lakes Mega Meet

Chris Bramley summited Dale Head (Newlands) on May 3rd, 2015 [from/via/route] Little town [with] Janet [weather] Bright very breezy - Half round, tough mountain

Tracey Cowell conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on March 10th, 2015 [from/via/route] Honistor & dalehead tarn on way down [with] Solo [weather] sunny, windy

Kevin Parnham scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on November 2nd, 2014 [from/via/route] From Little Town via Hindscarth [with] Jo [weather] Grey day but stayed fine - Steep pull up Robinson to start

John Senior walked up Dale Head (Newlands) during September, 2014 [from/via/route] Little Town to Dale Head, Hindsgarth, Robinson, Little town [with] alone [weather] Cloudy but dry

Andy Gibbs climbed Dale Head (Newlands) during 1990 [from/via/route] Newlands Round [with] Dave and Steve Lacey [weather] Decent. V. Windy

Keith Eastman bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on July 12th, 2014 [from/via/route] c142

Ann Davis hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on July 1st, 2014 [from/via/route] from rosthwaite up the quarry [with] just me [weather] chuffin tropical!!

Derek Parkin summited Dale Head (Newlands) on May 16th, 2014 [from/via/route] High Spy [with] Lynn Parkin [weather] sunny High clouds

Michael Smith has conquered Dale Head (Newlands) [from/via/route] Newlands [with] Solo [weather] Sunny warm

Graham Coules scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on April 26th, 2010 [from/via/route] Newlands Horseshoe [with] Dale [weather] Good

Clive Ward walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on October 31st, 1992 [from/via/route] Littletown, Cat Bells, High Spy, Dale Head. Newlands Round [with] Keith, Helen. - Exhilarating walk, snow at the top, 9 miles in all , 4 & a half hours

Jacqueline Debbie Tonks climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on September 9th, 2013 [from/via/route] Little Town Newlands [with] Pete Tonks [weather] dry & blue skies, excellent views

Harry Meijer bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on September 8th, 2013 [from/via/route] The Newlands Horseshoe,Little Town [with] The Lake District Walker

Darren Wilson hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on February 1st, 2009 [from/via/route] Little Town, Bull Crag High Spey, Dalehead, Hindscarth [with] Mike

Tony Aspden summited Dale Head (Newlands) on August 9th, 2006 [with] Andy [weather] Low cloud, rain & strong winds; gusting very strong.

Darren Mortimer conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on May 12th, 2013 [from/via/route] walk c100 from Hawes End [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Fine with rain later

John Tippins scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on April 2nd, 2013 [from/via/route] High Spy [with] just me [weather] sunny, bright

Brian Laverty walked up Dale Head (Newlands) on March 11th, 2012 [from/via/route] keswick [with] wendy [weather] good

Victoria Bates climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on March 30th, 2013 [from/via/route] New lands horseshoe

Dale Verrall bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on March 12th, 2012 [from/via/route] Little Town - Walk number C142 [with] Amber [weather] Warm but low cloud - Radio men on top - Wainwright on air

Phillip Bulley hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on April 7th, 2010 [from/via/route] Catbells & Highspy [with] Matthew [weather] Sunny but cold

Raymond Barnett summited Dale Head (Newlands) on November 16th, 2012 [from/via/route] Newlands Horseshoe [with] self [weather] Dull

Iain Taylor conquered Dale Head (Newlands) on August 3rd, 2010 [from/via/route] Chapel Bridge (NY 23159 19393)

Simon Boddy scaled Dale Head (Newlands) on July 25th, 2012 [from/via/route] Hawesend [with] 2 friends [weather] Sunny

Neville Rapley has walked up Dale Head (Newlands) [from/via/route] Robinson [weather] Excellent

Charlie Housley climbed Dale Head (Newlands) on July 11th, 2012 [from/via/route] Straight up from Honnister Slate Mine. [with] Solo. [weather] Started out with very low cloud & drizzle & as a consequence didn`t see anything at the top. However, as this is the Lakes things changed dramatically, & when I returned from Robinson the views were fantastic & the weather perfect for walking.

Cheryl Hawkes bagged Dale Head (Newlands) on June 23rd, 2009 [from/via/route] Honister Pass [with] Steve

Aileen Robinson hiked Dale Head (Newlands) on July 8th, 2008 [from/via/route] Honister [with] School, Alison, Jude, Andy M, Nick [weather] Rain, mist

Neil Smith, Dale Sexton, Stephen Byrne, Katherine Bonner, Michael Austin, Patrick Rogozinski, Paul Roddam, Clare Houlihan, Melanie Dunn, Matthew Thomas, Karen Lythgoe, Maxine Down, Wendy Sockett, Jenny Godfrey, Jane Wilkinson, David Kelley, Paul Woodhouse, David Kelley, David Watson, Paul Kendell, Louis Smith, Teresa Lowery, David Shaw, John Walter, David Laws, Simon Clark, Steven Woodroffe, Edward Wells, Elaine Grayson, Adrian Roberts, Louise Sandwith, Adam Shewry, Patricia Dilley, Simon Duerden, Colin Egan, Jonathan Tobin, Paul Booth, David Hickin, Helen Marrs, Richard Price, Tracey Cordes, Rod Cove, Linda Mckeogh, Trevor Williams, Paul Henderson, John Cuthbert, Phyllis Mcgibbon, Carol Juden, Patrick Buckland, Robin Scott, Stephen Millington, Chris Bede, Rob Barklamb, Andy Nicholls, Jeanette Coward, Pete Howes, Jacqui Smith, Ray O'hara, Linda Walker, Libby Burns and Rebecca Hardy have all walked, climbed & bagged Dale Head (Newlands).

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Dale Head (Newlands)

Dalehead Tarn from Dale Head (Newlands)

Dalehead Tarn from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Mark Johnson (7)

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The Helvellyn and Fairfield Massif from Dale Head (Newlands)

The Helvellyn and Fairfield Massif from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Rob Barklamb (34)

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High Snockrigg, Robinson, Hindscarth and Dale Head (Newlands) above Dodd (Buttermere) and Buttermere Lake from Red Pike (Buttermere)

High Snockrigg, Robinson, Hindscarth and Dale Head (Newlands) above Dodd (Buttermere) and Buttermere Lake from Red Pike (Buttermere)

Photo: Tony Higgs (34)

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The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Chris Haselden (34)

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The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Richard Nicholls (28)

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The magnificent Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

The magnificent Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Perry Biggs (1)

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Robinson, Handscarth and Dale Head (Newlands) from Honister Hause

Robinson, Handscarth and Dale Head (Newlands) from Honister Hause

Photo: Alan Wainwright (235)

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Skiddaw and Blencathra in the distance and then High Spy and Maiden Moor forming the ridge on the right from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Skiddaw and Blencathra in the distance and then High Spy and Maiden Moor forming the ridge on the right from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Rob Barklamb (49)

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The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Mark Johnson (6)

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From left to right: Dale Head (Newlands), Hindscarth, High Crags and Robinson from just beyond Little Town

From left to right: Dale Head (Newlands), Hindscarth, High Crags and Robinson from just beyond Little Town

Photo: Rob Barklamb (50)

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Dale Head (Newlands) and High Spy from Base Brown

Dale Head (Newlands) and High Spy from Base Brown

Photo: Chris Brankin (18)

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Looking down towards Buttermere from Honister Hause with Bell Crags (left) and Robinson (centre right), Hindscarth (right) & the shoulder of Dale Head (Newlands) far right)

Looking down towards Buttermere from Honister Hause with Bell Crags (left) and Robinson (centre right), Hindscarth (right) & the shoulder of Dale Head (Newlands) far right)

Photo: Mike Walker (530)

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Hindscarth from Dale Head (Newlands)

Hindscarth from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: William Ringwood (18)

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Dale Head (Newlands) from Honister Crag (Black Star)

Dale Head (Newlands) from Honister Crag (Black Star)

Photo: Mike Walker (536)

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Dale Head (Newlands) summit cairn

Dale Head (Newlands) summit cairn

Photo: Perry Biggs (2)

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Looking south from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands) with (left to right) Great End, Broad Crag, Ill Crag and Scafell Pike on the horizon and Great Gable (far right - mid distance)

Looking south from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands) with (left to right) Great End, Broad Crag, Ill Crag and Scafell Pike on the horizon and Great Gable (far right - mid distance)

Photo: Fred Bell (1)

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Dale Head (Newlands), Honister Pass and Grey Knotts from Hindscarth Edge

Dale Head (Newlands), Honister Pass and Grey Knotts from Hindscarth Edge

Photo: Chris Haselden (33)

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360 degree panorama featuring Great Gable, Green Gable, Little Scoat Fell & Pillar (distance), Brandreth, Dale Head (Newlands), High Spy, Glaramara, Esk Pike, Great End and Scafell Pike from Base Brown

360 degree panorama featuring Great Gable, Green Gable, Little Scoat Fell & Pillar (distance), Brandreth, Dale Head (Newlands), High Spy, Glaramara, Esk Pike, Great End and Scafell Pike from Base Brown

Photo: Chris Brankin (15)

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Brocken Spectre seen from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Brocken Spectre seen from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Fred Bell (3)

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Cat Bells, High Spy (just poking up) and Dale Head (Newlands) (in the distance far right) from the Swinside Inn near Portinscale

Cat Bells, High Spy (just poking up) and Dale Head (Newlands) (in the distance far right) from the Swinside Inn near Portinscale

Photo: Mike Walker (360)

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Dale Head (Newlands) from Fleetwith Pike summit

Dale Head (Newlands) from Fleetwith Pike summit

Photo: Mike Walker (539)

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Cat Bells (Catbells) with Dale Head (Newlands) & Hindscarth beyond from Latrigg

Cat Bells (Catbells) with Dale Head (Newlands) & Hindscarth beyond from Latrigg

Photo: Ian Mansell (6)

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*The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

*The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Richard Nicholls (29)

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Dale Head (Newlands)

Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: David Hayter (5)

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Gatesgarth and Fleetwith Pike (with Robinson and Dale Head (Newlands) beyond) from High Stile

Gatesgarth and Fleetwith Pike (with Robinson and Dale Head (Newlands) beyond) from High Stile

Photo: Rob Pullan (19)

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Looking NW from Grey Knotts above Honister Slate Mine to Fleetwith Pike (left) and Robinson, Littledale Edge, Hindscarth and Dale Head (Newlands) on the other side of the valley

Looking NW from Grey Knotts above Honister Slate Mine to Fleetwith Pike (left) and Robinson, Littledale Edge, Hindscarth and Dale Head (Newlands) on the other side of the valley

Photo: Stephen Turner (1)

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Dramatic clouds seen from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Dramatic clouds seen from the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Fred Bell (2)

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The view from the summit of Swinside (Portinscale) featuring Derwent Water, Cat Bells , Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head (Newlands), Hindscarth, Robinson, Causey Pike, Sail, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Barrow and Gridedale Pike

The view from the summit of Swinside (Portinscale) featuring Derwent Water, Cat Bells , Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head (Newlands), Hindscarth, Robinson, Causey Pike, Sail, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Barrow and Gridedale Pike

Photo: Mike Walker (353)

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Brocken Spectre on the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Brocken Spectre on the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Fred Bell (4)

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Gatesgarth and Fleetwith Pike (with Robinson and Dale Head (Newlands) beyond) from High Stile

Gatesgarth and Fleetwith Pike (with Robinson and Dale Head (Newlands) beyond) from High Stile

Photo: Rob Pullan (20)

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Honister Pass from Dale Head (Newlands)

Honister Pass from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Steve Brunt (5)

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Dale Head (Newlands) summit

Dale Head (Newlands) summit

Photo: William Ringwood (16)

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This is me on Dale Head (Newlands) summit having climbed up from Honister Slate Mine whilst going a Buttermere circular walk

This is me on Dale Head (Newlands) summit having climbed up from Honister Slate Mine whilst going a Buttermere circular walk

Photo: Marc Pither (1)

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The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Gerry Ball (2)

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The tall cairn on the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

The tall cairn on the summit of Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Christine Shepherd (478)

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The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Steve Brunt (4)

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Brian on Dale Head (Newlands)

Brian on Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: Stewart Green (1)

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Early morning valley mist below Dale Head (Newlands) and High Spy, Maiden Moor & Cat Bells (Catbells) with the summit of Castle Crag (front right) lit by a ray of sunshine from Rosthwaite

Early morning valley mist below Dale Head (Newlands) and High Spy, Maiden Moor & Cat Bells (Catbells) with the summit of Castle Crag (front right) lit by a ray of sunshine from Rosthwaite

Photo: Alan Wainwright (234)

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Hindscarth from Dale Head (Newlands) The Newlands Horseshoe

Hindscarth from Dale Head (Newlands) The Newlands Horseshoe

Photo: Ivor Bennett (4)

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The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

The Newlands Valley from Dale Head (Newlands)

Photo: William Ringwood (17)

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