The wonderful conical fell of Harter Fell rises above the Duddon and Eskdale valleys but to the south west a long rough ridge runs crossing several lower peaks until terminating at Black Combe, above Whicham.

Although a long walk the route does cross two roads and so can be easily split into fine smaller sections, although the whole route is highly recommended. Several sections of the walk can be particularly damp underfoot, so the walk is not recommended after a particularly wet period!

The route can also be started from Jubilee Bridge at the foot of the Hardknott Pass Road, but we will start this route at the summit of Hard Knott Pass., Follow the path south from the pass climbing below Demming Crag and above the Forested land on the Eskdale side of the fell until the path climbs to the spectacular rocky summit of Harter Fell.

From the summit of Harter Fell descend to the south west to cross the open bowl above Spothow Gill to climb by long crag to the summit of Green Crag.

From Green Crag cross to the south west and follow the ridge to Great Worm Crag, either crossing by White Crag or White How before descending to the roadside at Brown Rigg. Follow the road to the right before taking a small lane to the left; follow this lane to Woodend and the Bridleway to Devoke Water.

As you reach Devoke Water climb to the left on the shoulder between Rigg Beck and Hall beck to Rowantree How and climb to the summits of Woodend Height and Yoadcastle.

Continue south on this fine rocky ridge to the summit of Stainton Pike before climbing again to the summit of Whitfell and Burn Moor before crossing a shallow col to climb south again to the summits of Buck Barrow.

Drop down to the south from Buckbarrow to the wall below and follow this to the road below, crossing the road and climbing to the small outcrop of Stoneside Hill.

Continue to follow the wall south descending to cross the damp Black Dub before climbing again; follow the wall up the gentle grassy slopes above Stoupdale Crags and Whitecobe Screes to the summit of Black Combe.

A good track descends south from the summit of Black Combe over Townend Knotts to Moor Gill passing the farmhouse at Mirkbank and crossing the fields to Whicham.