Start Point: Kiln Bank Cross (SD 215 933)
Kiln Bank Cross – Park Head Road – Long Mire – Caw (OF) – Park Head Road – Kiln Bank Cross
Distance: 5.6 km Total Ascent: 300 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 40 minutes Start Time: 14:30
Happy New Year for 2025 and after endless days of rain and cloud, suddenly there was sunshine and a gorgeous day so we headed out for a late (relatively – the sun was already setting when we set off at 14:30!) afternoon walk. Caw is a lovely fell, mid-Duddon valley with glorious views all around and easy navigation.
Long mid-winter shadows following the Park Head Road.
Looking to the head of the Duddon Valley from the top of Long Mire.
Esk Pike has a sprinkling of snow with the cloud hanging over Bowfell.
We made a direct ascent to the top - what a view!
A paraglider took off from the top just as we made it. Fletcher didn't know what to make of that and was completely spooked.
Looking out towards the Duddon Estuary.
The Coniston fells.
A magnificent view of the fells at the head of the Duddon Valley.
A view to Wasdale, Pillar being the highest in view.
Across the Duddon Valley to the west Cumbrian coast, Devoke Water top left.
Unimpressed Fletcher!
What a lovely evening.
Close up on the Duddon Estuary.
Let the light in. The setting sun with Black Combe and Stickle Pike silhouetted.
Deepening colours, lengthening shadows.
Take in the view Fletcher, it is magnificent.