Tuesday 17th October 2006

Start point: The Old Dungeon Ghyll car park (NY 286 062)

Old Dungeon Ghyll - Rossett Gill - Rossett Pike - Angle Tarn - Esk Hause - Esk Pike - Bow Fell - Three Tarns - The Band - Old Dungeon Ghyll

Distance: 10.1 miles     Total Ascent: 1086 metres     Time Taken: 4 hours 30 minutes

Weather: Generally overcast with long, sunny spells and a warm 18oC.

Route Map

Today was another overcast day initially but the low lying mist seemed to lift by the time I reached the head of Rossett Gill and indeed it was a sunny and pleasant day to the north and from there until Ore Gap conditions were great. Heading up to Bow Fell and from then on, the mist descended and visibility was reduced somewhat. The resurgence of Angus continues unabated as he tackled another rough, long walk with consummate ease.

A welcoming party to a misty Mickleden.

The Langdale Pikes shrouded in mist.

The mist was starting to lift as I walked beneath them.

Pike o' Stickle.

Mickleden.

The mist was almost gone as I approached Rossett Gill.

Bow Fell to the left and Rossett Pike to the right.

Stake Gill.

Rossett Gill and Rossett Pike.

Rossett Pike from the top of Rossett Pass.

The Langdales back in mist from Rossett Pike.

You keep a look out that way, I'll look this way...on Rossett Pike.

Bow Fell from Rossett Pike.

Esk Pike across Angle Tarn.

Angle Tarn.

Glaramara.

Great End.

Kirk Fell and Pillar through the gap between Great End and Great Gable.

Allen Crags from Esk Hause, the cross shelter to the lower right.

Allen Crags and Glaramara from the climb to Esk Pike.

Ill Crag from Esk Pike.

Looking across Sprinkling Tarn to Seathwaite Fell; Great Gable, Green Gable and Base Brown are beyond.

Looking along the River Esk and Great Moss, overlooked by Slight Side, Scafell and Scafell Pike with Esk Buttress and Pen in the centre distance.

Bow Fell appears from the mist, it was back under cover by the time I arrived.

Angus and Casper in the sunshine on Esk Pike.

Looking back to Esk Pike from the climb to Bow Fell.

Up and over a misty Bow Fell and back down to Three Tarns, a lovely spot with a great view of the Scafell range beyond.

Browney Gill from The Band.

Still a bit misty over Mickleden but The Langdale Pikes are clear of cloud now.

It's not just good, it's golden - Lingmoor Fell.

The Band.

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