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.
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.
A good floral display at Castlerigg Hall Farm.
Foxgloves on the climb and peek-a-boo Casper.
Dougal leads the way on the path to Walla Crag.
The view to Bassenthwaite Lake.
Following the wall.
All alone on the summit of Walla Crag.
The Skiddaw massif and Keswick.
A fabulous view of Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake.
Lady's Rake and Borrowdale.
Dougal and Casper on Walla Crag.
It is a lovely day over Keswick.
Looking across to Causey Pike and Crag Hill.
A panoramic view of Keswick and Skiddaw.
The Newlands Valley across Derwent water from the very edge of the crag.
Whinlatter and Barf across Derwent Water, Lord's Isle and Derwent Isle are the two islands.
Keswick - I think I can see the new Love the Lakes shop down there!
Last time I was here (in January) there was a bit of a blizzard...
Looking back to Walla Crag.
Bleaberry Fell.
Blencathra on the way down.
Dry Brockle Beck. A short drive later...
Ashness Bridge.
Surprise View.
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...
'Ginnel Bazaar Gift Shop'.