Dale Head
Wainwright - The North Western Fells
Height: 753m (2470ft)
Dale Head is the highest peak which part of the Newlands Circuit. It is freaquently climbed with the nearby peaks of Hindscarth, Robinson and High Spy. Nearby Dale Head Tarn is the only tarn on these fells making it a great resting place before the steep ascent to the summit on its north easters side.
 
Dale Head summit cairn and view.
Dale Head and Dale Head Tarn to the left.
The view from the summit of Dale Head.
15th August 2011 Honister Slate Mine - Yewcrag Quarries - Dale Head - Dalehead Tarn - Rigghead Quarries - Little Gatesgarthdale - Honister Slate Mine
25th February 2009 Hawes End - Skelgill Bank - Cat Bells (44) - Maiden Moor (45) - High Spy (46) - Dale Head Tarn - Dale Head (47) - Hindscarth Edge - Hindscarth (48) - Littledale Edge - Robinson (49) - High Snab Bank - Little Town - Skelgill - Hawes End