Start point: Birks Bridge, Duddon Valley (SD 235 992)
Harter Fell from Birks Bridge
Distance: 3.9 miles Total Ascent: 477 metres Time Taken: 2 hours 15 minutes Start Time: 09:30
Weather: Warm and hazy. 24C
The warm weather has continued for a couple of weeks in Cumbria and the Lakes and this was a fantastic opportunity to get out for a walk to local Harter fell and then have a dip in the River Duddon at the end of the walk – the perfect icing on the cake!
Beautiful Birks Bridge at the start of the walk - perhaps I will pay a visit at then to those inviting cool, clear waters.
Approaching Birks.
Looking along the Duddon Valley from Birks, Bowfell and Little Stand in view.
Grey Friar from the steep climb, Birks visible centre right.
Hot dogs! Good job they have had a new haircut in this heat.
Harter Fell summit.
Harter Fell true summit from the official.
Looking across to Green Crag, Devoke Water just about visible beyond.
The Scafells and Upper Eskdale from Harter Fell, Hard Knott and the Roman fort in the centre ground.
Descending the south-western slopes of Harter Fell, Green Crag and Crook Crag across the way.
The forest road back to the start - and yes, we did enjoy a dip in the River Duddon at the end!