I love Pavey ark..it stands alongside with Harrison Stickle as such a fantastic focal point as you head towards Ambleside from Windemere. If Napes needle wasn't the Lake Districts logo then these two silhouettes should be..They announce the Langdales to all who see them, not only from the road but from up in the hills. No matter where you are, there outline can be spotted and identified immediately. Pavey is a fantastic piece of rock standing proud above Stickle Tarn,you can make your way around the back to ascend it though this can be a drag, or....you can enjoy the wonderful 'Jakes Rake'. An interesting scramble/climb across the face of Pavey.Feeling wonderfully exposed and open and with one of the best picnic spots in the lakes,(little grass patch half way up)this is without doubt the best way to ascend Pavey Arc.
(Written by: diggs276)