Start point: Hodge Close (NY 315 016)

Holme Fell from Hodge Close

Distance: 1.7 miles     Total Ascent: 165 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 15 minutes     Start Time: 10:50

Weather: Murky but dry. 8oC

The first walk of 2013 and the weather is as it was last time I was out – dark and murky. I can’t grumble, at least it was dry and the air was fresh although taking photos when it is like this is not the easiest thing as it is just so dark.

Note: This walk marks 10 years since I took the first photos on this site on the Langdales on 7th January 2003 (although the website didn’t start until a year later). What a journey it has been, I hope you will stay with us for the next 10 years!

Hodge Close Quarry.

Holme Fell ahead...somewhere.

Misty trees.

Fleeting views from the boggy climb.

Clearing mist over Tilberthwaite.

Dougal and Casper on top of Holme Fell.

Ivy Crag.

Ivy Crag.

There are fell walking cows over there!

Reservoir.

Mono reflections.

Wetherlam makes the briefest of appearances.

Swansong on Yew Tree Tarn.