Sty Head is the apex of an ancient and wild trade route between Borrowdale and Wasdale, the Styhead Pass. Right in the mountainous heart of the Lake District, it separates …

Ari Greek

December 29, 2021

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The old Stretcher box was replaced by the new one.

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July 28, 2023

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Sty Head at 1,601 feet (488 m) is the summit of the mountain pass between Wasdale and Borrowdale. Great Gable rises to the north and the Scafells are to the south.

Mountain Rescue has a stretcher box here to aid rescue in this mountainous area. It makes an excellent navigational aid.

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2. Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk

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3. View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Sty Head Stretcher Box

1. Stockley Bridge – Corridor Route to Scafell Pike loop from Honister Pass

2. Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk

3. View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

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