Start point: Barley Bridge, Staveley (SD 470 987)
Hugill Fell (OF) from Staveley
Distance: 1.6 miles Total Ascent: 160 metres Time Taken: 1 hour
Weather: Dull. 17oC.
We were over Kendal way today and decided on a short walk up to Hugill Fell above Staveley. The weather wasn’t the best, it being quite dull but this is a pleasant enough walk. The treat for later was lunch at Wilf’s in Staveley followed by watching the Tour of Britain cycle race at Blease Hill outside Kendal en-route to the stage finish in Kendal town centre.
Brunt Knott from the climb to Hugill Fell.
Someone's been rolling in the bracken.
The Kentmere Valley from Hugill Fell.
Closer up, showing the Kentmere Horseshoe fells.
Looking to the distant Langdales from the summit of Hugill Fell.
Close-up of Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes.
Brunt Knott across the valley.
Angus and Casper on the summit.
Now joined by Louise, the dark clouds rolling in.
The weir above Barley Bridge, Staveley. The River Kent looks decidedly dry at the moment.
Our second summit of the day! Blease Hill, King of the Mountains points for the first riders over the line.
Russia's Alex Serov, the eventual stage winner 7 miles away in Kendal is closely scrutinised by the TV camera.
Going for it!