Orrest Head

Walked on 23/11/2011

Start point: Windermere (SD 414 987)

Distance: 1.2 miles Total Ascent: 109 metres Time Taken: 30 minutes Start Time: 10:05

Weather: Overcast, drizzle. 12C

It is still amazingly warm for the time of year but the skies were leaden and full of threatening clouds this morning. I didn’t fancy anywhere too high, which was a good thing really as I forgot my boots…I wouldn’t want to ruin my Gucci loafers crossing Striding Edge, would I?

Firstly, couple of photos I took on Sunday when I was on my way to Love the Lakes, Keswick…

Orrest Head route map.

Skiddaw gets a lovely inversion across Latrigg, I know where I would have gone if work wasn't a priority!

A beautiful view across Derwent Water to Catbells. On to today's walk...

Windermere from the path to Orrest Head.

Mossy wall.

I don't know what your doing up there Dougal, Casper has gone the sensible way through the sheep hole down to the left!

The view to the north west on the top of Orrest Head.

Take a seat and have a view in any direction you like.

Orrest Head, the new viewpoint indicator has sadly gone again.

The view southwards to Bowness and Windermere.

Something has grabbed Casper and Dougal's attention.

Sour Howes.

Wansfell.

Damp and slippery Orrest Head.

The view towards Ambleside.

Sour Howes and Sallows from the descent to Common Wood.

Back to Windermere.

Orrest Head

Walked on 14/01/2010

Start point: Windermere (SD 414 987)

Orrest Head (OF) from Windermere

Distance: 1 mile Total Ascent: 120 metres Time Taken: 30 minutes

Weather: Snowing. 1°C

The snow was heavy and constant for our walk up to Orrest Head this morning and this meant that all views from this renowned viewpoint were obliterated. I find that walking through snow clad trees on snowy paths has its own merits though, and coupled with the muffled and muted sounds it still makes it a different but nevertheless enjoyable experience.

Snowy Windermere at the start of the walk.

The footpath to Orrest Head - views to the Lake District fells it says, but not today.

Looking over the rooftops towards the lake.

Walking through the trees (spot Casper?).

Casperoonals.

The Doogster.

The top of Orrest Head; there's no one around today to sit and admire the views.

The summit indicator is snowed over, at least it is showing exactly what you can see.

Orrest Head trees and the snow is coming down thick and fast now

Casper shows Dougal how to tackle a wall stile.

Alpine looking trees. Later, on the way home (after we had an agreeable lunch of course!)...

Skelwith Force.

Looking upstream along the River Brathay from the falls, the Millennium Bridge can just be seen.

The view in the opposite direction.

Skelwith Bridge.

Orrest Head

Walked on 27/03/2009

Start point: Windermere (SD 414 987)

Orrest Head (OF) from Windermere

Distance: 1 mile Total Ascent: 120 metres Time Taken: 20 minutes

Weather: Windy and cold. 6°C.

Winter seems to have returned once more and there is snow on the high fells, in fact it was snowing when I set off for Orrest Head at lunchtime and the wind made it feel really cold. No hanging around for me and the boy wonder then, so it was straight up and down today.