Start point: Hole House (SD 181 930)

Hole House – Hesk Fell – The Pike – Hole House

Distance: 3 miles     Total Ascent: 300 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weather: Rain. 12oC.

It was sunny and warm when I left the car this afternoon for a short walk up to Hesk Fell – that changed within 200 yards to heavy rain, which lasted for virtually the rest of the walk – so that meant we got a real soaking! A good walk for Casper’s steep learning curve to become a fell walking maestro this one – we encountered a stream crossing (not good, but he’ll learn), fences (not good, but he’ll learn), a ladder stile (you’ve guessed it) and sheep (okay on this one, thankfully!).

The Pike.

Hesk Fell. Note the old reservoir in the foreground, immediately above on the slopes of Hesk Fell are the remains of old copper mine workings.

Angus and Casper on the summit of Hesk Fell.

Wet Angus.

Heading for The Pike.

Looking back to Hesk Fell from The Pike.

Angus and Casper survey the Duddon Valley. To the left of Angus is Caw, to the right is Stickle Pike.

The Duddon Valley and the Coniston fells.

Stickle Pike.

Whitfell.

Looking across Holehouse Gill to the route used in ascent, the old reservoir visible.