Start point: Birks Bridge, Duddon Valley (SD 235 992)
Harter Fell from Birks Bridge
Distance: 3.25 miles Total Ascent: 538 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 45 minutes
Weather: Overcast but clearing. 12oC.
It seems like an age since I have been out on one of the higher fells, but things are back to normal now after the Easter holidays and the roads and fells were a lot quieter today – there was no-one around! It has been very dry of late and this is evident in the levels of the Lakes and rivers in the area. I wonder if we are in for a hot, dry summer?
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Birks Bridge, the clear water of the River Duddon looks very inviting at this popular swimming place.
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A panoramic view of the head of Eskdale - the Scafells, Esk Pike, Bow Fell and Crinkle Crags over Hard Knott.