Rough Crag

Start Point: Birker Fell road (SD 171 977)

Birker Fell Road – Rough Crag (OF) – Devoke Water – Birker Fell Road

Weather: A very warm Bank Holiday Monday, 26C

Where to go on a beautiful, sunny and warm Bank Holiday Monday? The popular destinations would surely be very busy so, mindful that I needed a gentle walk to introduce Finlay to the smaller fells, I decided to head west and enjoy the weather over at Devoke Water. There were plenty of cars at the parking area but no-one around when we walked which was fine by me. It was a lovely, slow paced walk and the views, as ever, were fabulous.

View to the Scafells from the start of the walk.

Little fluffster Finlay only gets a little walk today.

Devoke Water from the gentle climb to Rough Crag.

Looking down on Seat How.

At the top of Rough Crag. It was really windy up here and quite exposed when out of shelter - it's a good job it was a very warm day at 26C! We sat out of the wind below the summit for a good while, it was great to enjoy the warmth and take in the views.

The wind strength is expertly demonstrated by my assistant, Finlay.

Yoadcastle beyond the boathouse.

We descended directly to Devoke Water for a paddle and a drink - and another long sit.

Choppy waters.

Finlay paddling and drinking!

Sunny Devoke Water.

It's sunny across on the Scafells now,

Start point: Birker Fell road (SD 171 977)

Birker Fell Road – Rough Crag (Birker Moor) (OF) – Devoke Water – Birker Fell Road

Weather: Cloudy. 18°C.

It was another overcast day today with a thick band of low lying cloud over the fells. We just managed to stay below it but the views were totally obliterated from Rough Crag on the northern side of Devoke Water.