Wednesday 20th January 2010

Start point: Verge parking at Green Quarter, Kentmere (NY 461 040)

Green Quarter - Skeggles Water - Hollow Moor on Green Quarter Fell (OF) - a nameless summit 1370' - Green Quarter

Distance: 4 miles     Total Ascent: 266 metres    Time Taken: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weather: A raw, cold wind. 4oC

Route Map

This morning was a big contrast with my walk to Orrest Head less than a week ago which was completed in heavy falling and deep snow - now the snow has almost completely disappeared at valley level, although of course it is still sticking stubbornly up on high. It was a bit of a grey day and it was as cold as it looks in some of the photos, especially in the strong wind.

Kentmere from Green Quarter with Kentmere Church in the centre.

Kentmere Tarn.

The higher fells still have snow on them but these sheep seem quite happy that they can graze once more.

Kentmere from the climb to Skeggles Water.

Frozen Kentmere Tarn and Sour Howes and Sallows beyond.

Looking back along the bridleway to Kentmere.

Passing the ruined barn on the bridleway, Skeggles Water in view over the snow lined wall.

Skeggles Water from the climb to Hollow Moor with the fells of the Bannisdale Horseshoe beyond.

Hollow Moor, the summit of Green Quarter Fell, marked with an old gatepost.

Skeggles Water from Hollow Moor.

Casper and Dougal on Hollow Moor.

Upper Kentmere from the descent.

Shipman Knotts.

There are half a dozen wild fell ponies on the lower slopes of Shipman Knotts.

Back to Green Quarter, Sallows and Yoke on the skyline.

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