Friday 18th March 2011

Start point: Hodge Close (NY 315 016)

Holme Fell from Hodge Close

Distance: 1.7 miles     Total Ascent: 165 metres     Time Taken: 45 minutes     Start Time: 13:10

Weather: Long sunny spells. 9oC

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What a gorgeous day it turned out to be today with long sunny spells and good, clear views and it was too nice to resist a quick jaunt up to Holme Fell with an easy climb from Hodge Close. Despite the sun it was still a little on the chilly side - I was still wearing gloves today.

Hodge Close quarry.

Holme Fell through the trees.

Ivy Crag and Holme Fell reflected.

There is just the merest ripple on the old reservoir today.

Looking north across the reservoir.

The sky towards Fairfield.

Approaching Holme Fell summit with a view of Coniston Water.

Sunshine boys.

The summit of Holme Fell.

Coniston Water.

The sunshine boys take 2 with Wetherlam behind.

Wetherlam.

Holme Fell summit from Raven Crag.

The Langdale Pikes from Ivy Crag.

What a gorgeous day!

Descending back to the old reservoirs.

The Langdale Pikes.

Tree reflections.

Calm on the smaller reservoir today too.

Crossing the dam wall.

It won't stay calm for long with Dougal and Casper around.

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