Start Point: Grasmere Church (NY 336 073)
Grasmere – Allan Bank – Silver How – Kelbarrow – Grasmere
Distance: 2.75 miles Total Ascent: 325 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 15 minutes Start Time: 10:00
Weather: Overcast, windy, 12°C
Time for another short walk with Fletcher in tow today, he seems to enjoy the outdoor life and it is interesting to watch him grow when everything is new – crossing a stream, climbing a stile etc are all part of the fell walking experience and something you take for granted but having a new new boy along for the walk reminds you that there are always new hurdle to overcome. It was pretty windy up on the top today too, Fletcher overcame that new experience by barking at it!
Helm Crag
A wider view
Looking back to Grasmere from the path above Allan Bank
Helm Crag, Seat Sandal and Fairfield (in cloud)
The Helvellyn ridge is also under cloud beyond the Lion and the Lamb
Heading for Silver How and there is a solitary figure on the top. When we got there he recognised us ( actually when I say 'us' I mean 'them'!)
Silver How summit
Looking in the opposite direction over Great Langdale
Dougal checks out all the bodies of water he can see - Grasmere, Rydal Water, Windermere, Loughrigg Tarn and Elter Water with Loughrigg Fell central
It was a bit breezy up there young Fletcher!
Blimey Fletcher, I think you've gone and done it now!
The steep descent
Grasmere and Rydal Water
Heading back to Grasmere