Start point: Kiln Bank Cross (SD 215 933)

Kiln Bank Cross – Stickle Tarn – Stickle Pike (OF) – Kiln Bank Cross

Distance: 1 mile     Total Ascent: 153 metres     Time Taken: 30 minutes

Weather: Overcast, windy on the summit with a quick shower on the return. 13°C.

After two days of constant heavy rain, it was a welcome opportunity to get out for some fresh air when the heavy clouds finally cleared this afternoon. Connie and Angus certainly seemed pleased to get out at last up to the nearby favourite Stickle Pike.

Great Stickle and Stickle Pike.

Harter Fell at the head of the Duddon Valley.

Angus on the climb up to Stickle Tarn.

Stickle Tarn.

Caw, resplendent in coppery bracken.

Angus and Connie on a windy Stickle Pike summit.

Great Stickle and the Duddon Estuary. See how different the colours were only three months ago here!

The Blacksmiths Arms at Broughton Mills dates back to 1577.