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Walla Crag

Walked on 28/06/2010

Start point: Rakefoot Lane (NY 282 226)

Walla Crag from Rakefoot Lane

Distance: 2.3 miles     Total Ascent: 327 metres     Time Taken: 50 minutes     Start Time: 08:50

Weather: Bright, sunny and warm. 21C

It was lovely and sunny once more over Keswick this morning and I managed to squeeze in a quick walk up to Walla Crag before heading into Keswick to see how the Love the Lakes shop fit was getting on. It was good to get out with a bit of sunshine on my back again and Dougal and Casper certainly enjoyed the walk. There weren’t many places to have a drink for them as it is so dry so they had to be content with the remaining puddles in Brockle Beck on the return.

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An excerpt from the 1903 revision of the OS map clearly shows Walla Crag as 'Wallow Crag' - it must have ended up being spelt how it was said. Keswick looks a lot smaller in those days too! This map printed on linen backing belonged to Louise's grandfather and was the map he used up on the fells back then.

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A good floral display at Castlerigg Hall Farm.

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Foxgloves on the climb and peek-a-boo Casper.

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Dougal leads the way on the path to Walla Crag.

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The view to Bassenthwaite Lake.

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Following the wall.

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All alone on the summit of Walla Crag.

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The Skiddaw massif and Keswick.

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A fabulous view of Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake.

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Lady's Rake and Borrowdale.

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Dougal and Casper on Walla Crag.

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It is a lovely day over Keswick.

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Looking across to Causey Pike and Crag Hill.

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A panoramic view of Keswick and Skiddaw.

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The Newlands Valley across Derwent water from the very edge of the crag.

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Whinlatter and Barf across Derwent Water, Lord's Isle and Derwent Isle are the two islands.

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Keswick - I think I can see the new Love the Lakes shop down there!

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Last time I was here (in January) there was a bit of a blizzard...

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Looking back to Walla Crag.

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Bleaberry Fell.

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Blencathra on the way down.

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Dry Brockle Beck. A short drive later...

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Ashness Bridge.

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Surprise View.

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A panoramic shot from Surprise View. Even later... The Love the Lakes shop in Bowness is being repainted and this 1970's looking sign was uncovered when the fascia was rubbed down...

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'Ginnel Bazaar Gift Shop'.

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