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Heughscar Hill

Height: 375 metres / 1231 feet Grid reference: NY 48800 23158 Category: The Outlying Fells

On the summit of Heughscar Hill

On the summit of Heughscar Hill

Heughscar Hill

Walked on 10/05/2007

Start point: Verge parking at the end of the lane near Roehead (NY 479 236)

Roehead – Ketley Gate – Heughscar Hill (507) (OF) – Heugh Scar – Roehead

Distance: 2.5 miles     Total Ascent: 160 metres     Time Taken: 45 minutes

Weather: Wind and rain. 11oC.

Today I really wanted to do a long walk but the weather put paid to that idea as it was absolutely miserable with heavy rain backed by strong winds. I took the opportunity to walk a fell I haven’t done before at the northern end of Ullswater above Pooley Bridge; the going was really easy and this would be a good family walk if you are ever in the area. I’m sure the view of Ullswater would be much better on a sunny day! There is not much in the way of photos today but I think it will give you an idea of the conditions encountered on the walk.

Heughscar Hill

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Looking to Barton Fell - Arthur's Pike being the highest point - from the bridleway to Helton. Looks like the rain is coming in again.

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This large cairn denotes the crossroads where the old High Street Roman road crosses the bridleway.

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A prominent boundary marker, the way to Heughscar Hill is immediately beyond this to the left.

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Casper waits for me as the rains abates for a minute and there is the merest glimpse of a bright sky.

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On the summit of Heughscar Hill, the wind is really blowing now and the rain is belting down.

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Just in case you were in any doubt!

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Hallin Fell and Ullswater.

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