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The sketches shown here are the images that I have so far produced for this "Wainwright". The views are taken from the exact spot where A.W. stood to illustrate his seven pictorial guides. The comparative views are mainly different due to the time of day, weather conditions and seasonal differences. The originals of my sketches are approximately twice as wide and twice as high as A.W's pen and ink drawings. I have added notes to give more information to each sketch.

All images are the copyright of the artist.

To obtain these references has required 1 day of walking: 12/8/09 (click on the dates to see the photos)

Loft Crag                                                      2270'

Loft Crag from Pike o'Stickle

From Pike o'Stickle. 12/8/09

With Loughrigg Fell and Windermere behind this sketch shows the full view from Pike O'Stickle of Loft Crag.

Gimmer Crag

Gimmer Crag from the east. 12/8/09

AW's drawing shows this well known climber's crag as more in the vertical, possibly so that it would be more dramatic and also it fits better on the page.

Loft Crag 6

The Summit. 12/08/09

Only the increased size of the summit cairn has changed this scene.

Loft Crag 8a

10 foot Chockstone pitch. 12/08/09

An awkward scramble on damp rocks is required to surmount this seldom visited obstacle.

Pike o'Stickle from Loft Crag

Pike o'Stickle from Loft Crag. 12/8/09

AW dropped down from the summit to get this view, possibly so that Great Gable was included behind.

Fell Complete

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