Sunday 29th  January 2006

Start point: Grange Fell road (SD 396 779)

Hampsfell (OF) from the Grange Fell road

Distance: 2 miles     Total Ascent: 200 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weather: Cold and clear. 4oC.

We had a shorter family walk today and took advantage of the lovely, clear weather to walk up to Wainwright Outlying fell, Hampsfell. Lying above Grange-Over-Sands, it offers easy walking with great views in all directions on a clear day like today.

Louise, Connie and Angus setting off for Hampsfell.

The Kent Estuary and Grange-Over-Sands.

A clear view to the Coniston fells today from Fell End.

The Hospice on Hampsfell and limestone pavement.

The Hospice.

Some zoom shots from the top of The Hospice...

Scafell between Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man.

Red Screes, Wansfell and Caudale Moor.

Bow Fell between Swirl How and Wetherlam.

Wetherlam, Glaramara and The Langdale Pikes.

Connie and Angus enjoying the weather.

A panoramic view to the Lakeland fells across the limestone pavement.

A big hug!

Thinking about jumping Angus?

Arnside Knott across the Kent Estuary.

Heading back towards the beacon on Fell End.

Connie.

Evening light on Arnside Knott from Grange.

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