In reply to Chris Harris:
Slight variation. Start Cockley Beck, walk Mosedale to the Cairn at the col, then hang a right and climb the steep slope into Adam a Cove. Aim for the light scree run half left. Then over Long Top and the other Crinkles (inc the Bad Step for interest). Down to Three Tarns but go to the right of the Links and traverse over to the end of the Climbers Traverse.
Traverse is fantastic, then after a drink at the spring a choice....
Either direct up the slabs to Bowfell summit, then to Esk Pike via Ore gap. Do Esk Pike South Ridge down to Lingcove Bridge and then back over the col into Mosedale for a finish.
Or traverse the steep slope to hit the path at the big zig zag heading for Rosett Pike, then go up to Ore gap past Angle Tarn, returning to Mosedale either by Bowfell or Esk Pike and South Ridge.
All nice and interesting on the navigation front and although you will see some people on the main ridge, generally pretty quiet.