Start point: Gummer’s How Car Park (SD 390 877)
Gummer’s How Car Park – Gummer’s How (OF) – Gummer’s How Car Park
Distance: 1.2 miles Total Ascent: 150 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Sunny spells, but cool. 12oC.
The school holidays have started again and it was nice to get a little bit of sunshine after the rain of the weekend. When I ask Connie where she wants to go, she always replies ‘Gummer’s How’ – so that’s how we ended up here today. A great choice, I must say!
The Bluebells are out in force in the woods below Gummer's How.
Looking south over the swathes of Bluebells.
In an odd turn of events, Casper is now the dog off the lead as Angus has given up answering any commands! I think he is a bit 'Mutt and Jeff'.
The Coniston fells.
Casper waits for us on the way up.
The south end of Windermere and the River Leven. It's all looking a bit greener now.
On the summit of Gummer's How - those low flying jets are noisy!
Casper, Connie and Angus enjoy the sunshine.
Helvellyn, Fairfield and Red Screes at the head of Windermere.
Walna Scar and The Old Man of Coniston.
'Swan'.
Plenty of people waiting for the steamer to arrive at Lakeside, looks like the steam train has just pulled in from Haverthwaite on the left.
A panoramic view from Gummer's How. Select on the image to see a larger version (in Windows, then select the square in the bottom right hand corner).
Angus.
Angus and Connie.