Start point: Hardknott Pass summit (NY 230 014)
Hardknott Pass – Border End – Eskdale Needle – Hard Knott – Hardknott Pass
Distance: 1.6 miles Total Ascent: 188 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Overcast with showers. 12C.
I had an early walk this morning to clear the cobwebs after a break in sunnier climes; I think Casper was desperate to get out on the fells after his enforced holiday so we were going out whatever the weather. Unfortunately it wasn’t so great with rain and cold blowing in but would I rather be abroad in 20C warmer sunshine, sipping a glass of red wine and having a thoroughly relaxing time with my family? Er…yes, of course I would – pass me another glass!

...and a look the other way into Upper Eskdale, the Scafells obscured by the low cloud this morning.

Looking in the opposite direction into Mosedale - Esk Pike, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags not in view today.

The top of Hardknott Pass. I mentioned we had been in sunnier parts of the world and we did make a couple of mountain visits...