Height: 244 metres / 800 feet Grid reference: SD 36722 99098 Category: The Outlying Fells
Connie, Louise and Angus take in the spectacular view over Windermere on the north-eastern side of Latterbarrow – Sour Howes is the fell opposite
The obelisk on Latterbarrow
Start Point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 1 hour Start Time: 10:35
Weather: Warm and muggy, 20°C
We have been away for a couple of weeks to sunnier climes so today was the day to spring the two heroes from holidays at the kennels. We kept the walk short and sweet to suit young Fletcher and it was really quite warm up there today. It was hard to believe how much Fletcher has grown over the last couple of weeks whilst Dougal seems to have shrunk due to another summer haircut!
Tranquil Esthwaite Water.
The Coniston fells from the start of the climb to Latterbarrow.
A close up, from higher up.
Connie is growing up too quickly.
Give me something to chew!
'Are we there yet?'
Wansfell and the Far Eastern fells across Windermere.
Summer haircut number 2!
I don't think Connie will be picking Fletcher up like this for much longer!
The obelisk on Latterbarrow.
Fletcher in pastures new.
An amazingly rare photo of the two of them being still (almost), looking the same way (almost) and looking at the camera (almost)!
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 30 minutes Start Time: 11:35
Weather: Overcast, relatively warm. 9ºC
On this, the shortest day of the year, it was surprisingly mild at a heady 9C. Normally we would be in the depths of winter and have a bit of snow around. Of course it is still there on the higher tops, it was just that I couldn’t see it today. There were some interesting conditions to be observed from lowly Latterbarrow though with the low lying mist hanging in the valleys and across Windermere.
Latterbarrow route map.
This view across Windermere from Hammar Bank caught my eye, the only clear place I had seen all morning...looks like a good bet for a walk across there today...
Looking across Outgate to Black Fell.
The obelisk atop Latterbarrow.
Low lying mist all around, here looking towards Loughrigg.
A wider, panoramic view.
Casper gets in a spin.
It's other worldly down there.
Looking across Windermere to Wansfell, Low Wood Hotel prominent across the mere.
Snakes in the grass - Casper looks at Dougal who is caught in the crosshairs.
Misty trees.
A wider view.
Blelham Tarn below from the descent.
Working out the best way down.
The view to the south from the ferry across Windermere, heading back to Bowness.
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Cold out of the sun, clear. 1°C
It was another superb morning this morning so Connie and I had a walk to Latterbarrow above Hawkshead. We stopped at a few places on the journey and all the waters were frozen including Windermere which had a good covering of ice. The smaller waters, Esthwaite and Tarn Hows are still completely frozen and the high fells look to have a fresh covering of snow.
It was beautiful and calm at Monk Coniston Jetty this morning.
Great reflections, including the fishing rod!
The Old Man and the jetty.
Monk Coniston Jetty.
A panoramic view of Coniston Water from Monk Coniston Jetty. Select on the image to see a larger version.
A Lake District winter scene.
Reflections.
Coniston Old Man.
Frozen Tarn Hows.
The Coniston fells from the start of the climb to Latterbarrow.
Bounding towards the top.
A lovely view from the top across Windermere to the far eastern fells.
Ambleside, High Pike and Red Screes.
Contemplation of the Fairfield Horseshoe from Connie. She shows her allegiance to Ulverston Amateur Swimming Club, AKA Ulverston Otters.
A panoramic view from the top of Latterbarrow. Select on the image to see a larger version.
High and mighty Bowfell, Scafell Pike to the left through the gap.
Dougal, CLM and Casper on the summit of Latterbarrow.
It was busy up there today and great to see this group of youngsters and teachers enjoying themselves in the sunshine.
The cloud is starting to build over Coniston now.
Working out the route of descent.
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell over Outgate.
'Where's Dougal?' on the descent.
Big clouds now on Coniston.
Spring around the corner?
Frozen Esthwaite Water.
Unimpressed ducks.
The ferry was playing icebreaker on Windermere today.
Looking towards Bowness across the ice floes.
Reflected yachts.
Reflected Crow Holme.
Will the car ferry make it?
The route carved through the ice by the passenger ferry.
Heading for beautiful Bowness on the ferry.
The view along the lake from the ferry.
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 30 minutes
Weather: Sunny and clear. 11°C.
It was warm today and really Spring-like, so much so that I only wore a t-shirt (and trousers of course!) for a quick jaunt up to Latterbarrow where the views were as good as ever from this lowly fell which seems to be surrounded by the higher ones. As we head out of winter, I am on a mission now to get into lightweight gear as I am fed up with carting round all my existing heavy stuff. First on the list today was a new rucksack, so it is out with the old 30 litre North Face one and in with an OMM 20 litre Adventure Light. That just means I have to get more compact gear to fit in it now…
Latterbarrow route map.
A silhouette of the Coniston fells from the climb on the western side of Latterbarrow.
A fine view to Helvellyn, Fairfield and Red Screes from the top.
We are not the only ones enjoying the warm spring-like weather today.
A panoramic view from Latterbarrow.
The far eastern fells across Windermere.
The summit obelisk, the Langdale Pikes to the left.
Casper wondering when he will get a haircut.
Seat Sandal and Helvellyn.
Red Screes above Ambleside.
Casper on the steep path on the way down.
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Cold and overcast. 4ºC.
It wasn’t a fantastic day for views or photos, but that is how it is sometimes. The clouds were down and earlier there was heavy snow in Bowness and it could clearly be seen on the high fells. It was certainly wintery on lowly Latterbarrow with a very cold wind, which meant no hanging around as we were trying to dodge the worst of the weather.
Black Fell under cloud from the start of the climb.
The view to the west from the climb to Latterbarrow, the Coniston fells are hidden by cloud. The fleeting views of them we had earlier showed them to have a decent covering of snow today.
Connie and Casper at the impressive obelisk on the top of Latterbarrow.
The view across Windermere to Wansfell, can you spot the large plane in the centre?
Casper eyes up the colourful trees to the south-east.
Connie shows off her new High School Musical top!
Casperoonals.
Ambleside and the Fairfield group.
All quiet on the summit of Latterbarrow.
Autumnal view across Hawkshead.
A close up on the snow showers over Coniston. Shortly after this we were caught in a ferocious hailstorm. Run...for coffee and cakes of course!
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Sunny and cool. 7°C.
Another clear day today and long may it last. We had a short walk up to Wainwright Outlying fell Latterbarrow, the one with the large obelisk on the top overlooking Hawkshead. It was lovely up there today and of course we worked up a fine appetite for (the essential) lunch in Hawkshead!
Connie spots something to photograph at the beginning of the walk. Hmm, I'd better watch out!
The Coniston fells, Crinkle Crags and Bowfell from the climb to Latterbarrow.
Someone's been rolling around in the bracken.
The family at the large obelisk marking the summit of Latterbarrow.
Angus enjoying the sunshine.
Connie, Louise and Angus take in the spectacular view over Windermere on the north-eastern side of Latterbarrow. Sour Howes is the fell opposite.
The Langdale Pikes.
Wetherlam.
Bowfell with Scafell Pike to the left.
Red Screes looming above Ambleside
Scandale and Ambleside.
A lovely panorama on the descent.
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell over Outgate.
It is a steep descent from Latterbarrow. Angus has gone - can you spot him? Back by popular request, The ConnieCam! The following photos were all taken by Connie, commentary by Connie too!
There is a nice view from this walk.
The column on Latterbarrow is the biggest in the world daddy says.
Mummy and Angus.
Daddy taking photos.
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Weather: Clear and cold, gradually clouding. 5oC.
Yet again it was cold and clear this morning, but I only had time for a short walk today. The mist was hanging over Coniston Water and the Crake Valley with pockets of cloud in some of the smaller valleys – I couldn’t resist driving up the east side of Coniston Water for these first few photos.
Eerie mist hanging over Coniston Water.
Autumn reflections.
Looking along the jetty to Peel Island and Beacon Fell.
Reflections of the Coniston fells in Coniston Water. Then it was over to Tarn Hows, amazingly still and clear today with superb reflections...
Tarn Hows.
Wetherlam from Tarn Hows. Then it was over to Hawkshead - I could see Esthwaite Water was under inversion cover but there were no real vantage points so I had a walk up to Latterbarrow.
Red Screes and the eastern fells from Latterbarrow.
The Coniston fells.
Angus.
The summit obelisk on Latterbarrow.
Last but not least, Casper.
Start point: The foot of Latterbarrow (SD 362 992)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 2.8 miles Total Ascent: 197 metres Time Taken: 2 hours
Weather: Overcast. 19oC.
Where to today Connie?
‘The fell with the biggest column in the world!’.
That’ll be Latterbarrow then!
Not much in the way of views today though unfortunately – at least it was a bit cooler today – shame about the clouds.
Heading up the track from Colthouse, Connie shouts Casper (at the gate) and Angus (disappeared!).
Lily tarn on Colthouse Heights.
Lots of lilies.
The forestry plantation on the Old Intake has now been felled. Formerly it was a dark path through the trees.
The clouds lift from Wetherlam on the way to Latterbarrow.
First one to touch the column!
Angus, Connie and Casper on Latterbarrow.
The head of Windermere with Ambleside, centre. The clouds are down on the high fells today.
Looking to the Langdale Pikes and the central fells.
Red Screes.
Flying Casper.
A ferry on Windermere, Wansfell behind.
'All the better to lick you with!'.
Colthouse in bloom.
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.
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.
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Clearing but breezy. 17°C.
This morning I took Connie and Angy up to Latterbarrow above Hawkshead. After a grey and drizzly start to the morning, the skies surprisingly turned blue if somewhat breezy. Latterbarrow is a great and easily accessible little fell which offers superb views of higher ground.
Latterbarrow route map.
All this bracken sends me barking!
The impressive summit obelisk on Latterbarrow.
The Coniston fells.
The Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell.
The Langdale Pikes and High Raise.
Looking over Windermere to Ambleside.
The Eastern fells from Latterbarrow.
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 143 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Sunny and bright, gradually getting overcast with snow flurries.
It was a lovely clear morning this morning so we had a family trek up to another great viewpoint with small stature, Latterbarrow which is situated just outside Hawkshead. The large obelisk on the summit of Latterbarrow is clearly visible from Hawkshead and it makes an inviting target. As we walked, the snow clouds gathered overhead and gave us a few flurries.
Latterbarrow is described in Wainwright’s Latterbarrow chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 84.
The Fairfield Horseshoe from the ascent of Latterbarrow.
Ambleside and the head of Windermere. See below for an annotated version of this photo.
The Coniston Fells.
The Langdales. See below for an annotated version of this photo.
Angus, Connie and Louise enjoy the view from the impressive summit column on Latterbarrow, the Ill Bell ridge is behind.
The Langdale Pikes.
Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)
Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse
Weather: Dull and overcast.
A short walk this morning to Latterbarrow from Colthouse close to Hawkshead. This walk follows Wainwright’s Latterbarrow chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 84. The large obelisk on the summit of Latterbarrow is clearly visible from Hawkshead.
Colthouse lies a short distance east of Hawkshead, the walk starts outside Colthouse on the road heading north west. The bridleway starts at a gate and the track, which is clearly defined, passes through another gate and a lily tarn lies to the right.
The lily tarn, Colthouse Heights. Following the track to another gate, there is a signposted left turn to Latterbarrow. Wainwrights young plantations have now matured and the way ahead is through dense forest. At the stile, the way to the summit lies up a bracken slope, the summit monument becoming visible as you rise. At the top, there are stunning views to the high fells.
The summit of Latterbarrow.
The summit of Latterbarrow, looking north east. Red Screes is on the left, High Street in the centre and Froswick and Ill Bell are on the right.
The Coniston Fells from Latterbarrow. The descent is a steep path which descends directly to the Colthouse road, half a mile from the start point.
The Langdale Pikes from the descent of Latterbarrow