Friday 2nd September 2005

Start point: Hardknott Pass summit (NY 230 014)

Hardknott Pass - Border End - Hard Knott - Hardknott Pass

Distance: 1.5 miles     Total Ascent: 200 metres     Time Taken: 2 hours

Weather: Warm with a breeze. 18oC.

Route Map

Today's walk was up to Hard Knott via Border End from the summit of Hardknott Pass; a short and sharp ascent over some boggy ground. The weather steadily improved until the clouds completely lifted from nearly all the high fells.

Eskdale from Border End.

Looking across Hardknott Pass to Harter Fell.

Esk Pike.

Slight Side and Scafell across Upper Eskdale.

Angus and Connie on Hard Knott.

The cloud lifting on Bow Fell and The Crinkle Crags.

Looking across Wrynose Bottom to Gray Friar from Hard Knott. The Wrynose Pass road can be seen descending from centre left.

As we left Hard Knott, the clouds continued to lift from the high fells. Select on the image above to see large version.

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