Start point: Hardknott Pass summit (NY 230 014)
Hardknott Pass – Border End – Hard Knott – Hardknott Pass
Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 200 metres Time Taken: 2 hours
Weather: Sunny. 17oC.
It was bright and sunny for our early start this morning for this relatively easy climb to Hard Knott from the top of Hardknott Pass. This walk offers superb views to the Scafells and Upper Eskdale and from here virtually the whole of the Scafell walk I completed earlier this year can be viewed from this lofty position. Getting out early has its advantages, namely clearer skies with less haze and deserted fell tops. For added interest, Connie also hunted out the Geocache lying near the summit. It’s hard to resist hidden treasure when you are 6!
Harter Fell from Border End - I think Casper has his eye on something in the foreground rather than the view across Hardknott Pass!
Sunny on Border End.
Connie practices her photography skills.
Heading for Border End. How long do you think Connie carried her jacket for and who ended up carrying it?
Looking over to Hard Knott in the centre with Crinkle Crags and Little Stand beyond.
A magnificent view of Upper Eskdale and the Scafells.
Connie's version of the same view - excellent photo!
Esk Pike, Bow Fell and Crinkle Crags at the head of Eskdale, Eskdale Needle visible in the centre.
Slight Side and Scafell.
Scafell Pike.
Esk Pike and Bow Fell at the head of Eskdale, Eskdale Needle visible at the bottom centre.
Connie strikes a pose...
...and what a great backdrop.
The view from the summit of Hard Knott.
Angus the mountain goat.
Casper and Angus on Hard Knott.
Reflections in a tarn on the way down.