Monday 10th April 2006

Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)

Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse

Distance: 1.5 miles     Total Ascent: 143 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Sunny. 7oC.

Route Map

It was lovely and sunny again this morning after a mixed weekend which once again saw snow fall on the high fells. Latterbarrow, above Hawkshead, gives great panoramic views in such clear conditions and makes an ideal walk for children.

Admiring the view on the way up.

We're going to reach the top before you!

The Coniston fells from the climb to Latterbarrow.

A close up of Coniston Old Man, Brown Pike to the left.

Connie and Angus at the large obelisk that marks the summit of Latterbarrow, with a refusal to keep still by Angus today!

...but Connie keeps him still for a second or two.

Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell.

The Langdale Pikes.

Helvellyn, the Fairfield Horseshoe and Red Screes with Ambleside nestling below at the head of Windermere.

Wansfell, centre, surrounded by the eastern fells.

Thornthwaite Crag, High Street, Froswick, Ill Bell and Yoke across Windermere.

Latterbarrow summit.

Some close ups...

Froswick and Ill Bell - spot the three large cairns on Ill Bell?

Red Screes.

Bow Fell.

Pike o' Stickle, Loft Crag and Harrison Stickle - The Langdale Pikes.

Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark.

Wetherlam.

Connie tries to contain the barking Angus.

A return to the summit to attempt the north face of the obelisk.

Angus.

Hawkshead.

Wetherlam.

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