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Caw

Walked on 02/01/2025

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Start Point: Kiln Bank Cross (SD 215 933)

Kiln Bank Cross – Park Head Road – Long Mire –  Caw (OF) – Park Head Road – Kiln Bank Cross

Distance: 5.6 km     Total Ascent: 300 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 40 minutes     Start Time: 14:30

Happy New Year for 2025 and after endless days of rain and cloud, suddenly there was sunshine and a gorgeous day so we headed out for a late (relatively – the sun was already setting when we set off at 14:30!) afternoon walk. Caw is a lovely fell, mid-Duddon valley with glorious views all around and easy navigation.

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Long mid-winter shadows following the Park Head Road.

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Looking to the head of the Duddon Valley from the top of Long Mire.

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Esk Pike has a sprinkling of snow with the cloud hanging over Bowfell.

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We made a direct ascent to the top - what a view!

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A paraglider took off from the top just as we made it. Fletcher didn't know what to make of that and was completely spooked.

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Looking out towards the Duddon Estuary.

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The Coniston fells.

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A magnificent view of the fells at the head of the Duddon Valley.

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A view to Wasdale, Pillar being the highest in view.

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Across the Duddon Valley to the west Cumbrian coast, Devoke Water top left.

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Unimpressed Fletcher!

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What a lovely evening.

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Close up on the Duddon Estuary.

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Let the light in. The setting sun with Black Combe and Stickle Pike silhouetted.

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Deepening colours, lengthening shadows.

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Take in the view Fletcher, it is magnificent.

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