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Hesk Fell

Walked on 21/04/2006

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!).

01 Hesk Fell

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The Pike.

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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.

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Angus and Casper on the summit of Hesk Fell.

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Wet Angus.

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Heading for The Pike.

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Looking back to Hesk Fell from The Pike.

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

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The Duddon Valley and the Coniston fells.

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Stickle Pike.

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Whitfell.

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

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