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Orrest Head

Walked on 14/05/2010

Start point: Windermere (SD 414 987)

Orrest Head (OF) from Windermere

Distance: 1.3 miles     Total Ascent: 105 metres    Time Taken: 30 minutes     Start Time: 08:50

Weather: Drizzle throughout, 7C

The weather changed overnight from beautiful sunshine to general damp and dreariness this morning. I had a short walk up to Orrest Head and at least the rain gave me a chance to try out my new Haglofs jacket!

 

Orrest Head

Orrest Head route map.

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Come on in, everyone's welcome.

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This is it - today's best view of Windermere.

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Looking back along the track from Windermere to Common Wood.

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Looks like you have bitten off more than you can chew there Dougal.

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Heading through Common Wood.

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Primroses, Bluebells and the start of the dreaded bracken.

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Orrest Head Bluebells.

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A gloomy Orrest Head summit.

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Casper and Dougal emerge from a large hole on the top of Orrest Head!

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Fun and frolics for the boys on the way down.

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Damp Casper.

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