Hand Rails Not Provided

Last Updated on Sunday, 25 May 2008 18:57 Saturday, 26 April 2008 08:04

A walk on the Worm is a memorable experience and is to be recommended. The experienced walker would wisely be prepared for all eventualities. This article hopefully will encourage the reader to venture across theCauseway having some idea of the terrain that will be met on thejourney to the Outer Head.

NCI members at the “Lookout” are able to give a reliable indication of the causeway opening times. With a window of about five hours and an approximate time to get from the hut to the top of the Outer Head of 90 minutes there is plenty of time to enjoy the view and return safely.

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Walking the footpath to the Causeway and then over the edge the walker meets the first obstacle. A rock scramble for the first few yards is extended if the causeway is just clearing.

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Closer to the Inner Head the walking requires that a route is carefully chosen to avoid wet feet. Not difficult but care is required.

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There is a footpath to follow around the Eastern side of the Inner Head though some hardier types will choose the sporting route straight over the top!

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Arriving on the Southern side of the Inner Head the next phase of the walk beckons. Here is a 100 Metre section walking on the upturned limestone folds. Tricky but manageable for the sure of foot.

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Having reached the Southern side of this obstacle the walking becomes much more straightforward once the Devil’s Bridge has been crossed.

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Once passed this point another section where a careful choice of route is required before arriving within sight of the final objective.

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The final assault on the outer Head. Not difficult here but there are no hand rails!

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Twenty feet to go and a sensible choice of foot and hand holds required. Remember, the way up is the way down!

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The view back towards the hut is worth the effort.

Now check the time!
You have to get back.

 

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