Start point: Hodge Close (NY 315 016)
Holme Fell from Hodge Close
Distance: 1.8 miles Total Ascent: 203 metres Time Taken: 40 minutes
Weather: Overcast but warm. 18oC.
I was amazed to see how widespread the ‘pins’ were in the StridingEdge family map this week. Of course I know there are a few people looking at the site regularly but it is quite incredible to see where everyone is situated and thanks to all for showing me.
The rain has been widespread all over the country this week of course and the Lake District was no exception; I hope none of you were caught by the floods. This morning’s walk was a case of dodging more showers for a squelchy walk up to Holme Fell from Hodge Close, a delightful shorter walk and a chance for a run and swim for Angus and Casper, once again the stars of the latest edition of Lake District Life magazine.
Holme Fell across one of the disused reservoirs.
All is peaceful in this reedy stretch of water this morning.
The Langdale Pikes and Lingmoor Fell come into view across the reservoir.
...and closer up.
Wetherlam and Birk Fell across Low Tilberthwaite.
Yewdale and Coniston Water.
Coniston Water.
The familiar shape of the Langdale Pikes over High Tilberthwaite quarry.
Angus and Casper...
...getting all cosy.
Looking to the summit cairn of Holme Fell from the southern end with Helvellyn and Fairfield beyond covered by cloud.
Looking across to Black Fell.
Wetherlam catches the briefest spot of sunshine.
Back to the reservoir and the tranquillity is shattered.
Calm reflections on the adjacent reservoir though.
Reflected trees.
This rivulet was pouring over the edge of the great hole of Hodge Close.
Hodge Close, a disused quarry.