Start Point: Greendale (NY 144 056)
Greendale – Middle Fell – Greendale Tarn – Greendale Gill – Greendale
Distance: 3.2 miles Total ascent: 525 metres Time taken: 1 hour 45 minutes Start time: 09:15
Weather: Breezy, cold on top, 12°C
Today was another chance for Fletcher to get out on to the fells, this time on something a little more rugged than previously. Middle Fell is a fantastic walk with great views yet not too long for the youngster. I must say he carried it off with aplomb and I am pleased to report he absolutely loved it. He was fine off the lead, only needed a couple of check words to stay away from the sheep and when we got to the top the pair of them were running around barking madly and playing games. Nice one Fletch!
Early sky at Greendale
The sun lights up Buckbarrow and Casper Gully
The breeze was starting to pick up a bit even on the lower slopes
Fabulous changes in light and shade on the climb to Middle Fell
At the summit the breeze has really picked up!
The view to Yewbarrow and the Scafells from the summit
Close up on the Scafells, those clouds on top were constantly shifting
Sing Fletcher, sing!
Walking the Middle Fell ridge with Haycock, Scoat Fell and Red Pike in view
A different angle on the Scafells
Looking down on Seatallan and Greendale Tarn
Dougal does the route planning
Looking back along the ridge to the summit cairn
Yewbarrow
Descenfding to Greendale Tarn
Haycock and Scoat Fell peer over the top of the col
Descending into Greendale
Middle Fell from Wasdale
The classic view of Wasdale