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Hard Knott

Walked on 16/11/2011

Start point: Hardknott Pass summit (NY 230 014)

Hardknott Pass – Border End – Eskdale Needle – Hard Knott – Hardknott Pass

Distance: 1.6 miles     Total Ascent: 188 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour     Start Time: 13:35

Weather: Sunny and bright. 9C

I just had time to squeeze a quick walk in sunny conditions this afternoon up to Hard Knott. I love the view to the back of the Scafells from here and it was lovely and quiet up there today.

Hard Knott

Hard Knott route map.

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The Duddon Valley looking towards Little Stand with blue sky to the right, grey to the left.

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Hard Knott.

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Sunshine on Hard Knott from Border End.

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Bowfell and Crinkle Crags from the top.

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Border End is in sunshine, the Scafells beyond are not.

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It is still a mighty fine view across Upper Eskdale though.

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Looking towards Esk Pike, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags, the photographer flanked by his two trusty cohorts.

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Harter Fell from Border End.

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Eskdale and the Roman Fort below.

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The two headed dog.

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Esk Pike and Bowfell loom large over Eskdale. In the centre is the next objective, Eskdale Needle.

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Looking across to the Scafells.

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Eskdale Needle ahead.

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Getting closer.

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From below.

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Casper and Dougal do the Eskdale Needle pose.

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A fabulous panorama from Hard Knott.

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Hard Knott.

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Harter Fell from Hard Knott summit.

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Big sky overhead.

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Great Carrs and Swirl How across a small tarn on the descent.

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Harter Fell 'erupts'.

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