Ascents
Ascents of the fell are commenced either from Rydal or Grasmere; the ascent from Grasmere allows Alcock Tarn to be visited by a short detour while the route from Rydal first climbs Nab Scar. However the majority of walkers who visit Heron Pike do so either on the way to or on the way back from the main fell of Fairfield.
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