Start point: Windermere (SD 414 987)
Orrest Head (OF) circular
Distance: 1.2 miles Total Ascent: 109 metres Time Taken: 30 minutes Start Time: 10:05
Weather: Overcast, drizzle. 12C
It is still amazingly warm for the time of year but the skies were leaden and full of threatening clouds this morning. I didn’t fancy anywhere too high, which was a good thing really as I forgot my boots…I wouldn’t want to ruin my Gucci loafers crossing Striding Edge, would I?
Firstly, couple of photos I took on Sunday when I was on my way to Love the Lakes, Keswick…
Orrest Head route map.
Skiddaw gets a lovely inversion across Latrigg, I know where I would have gone if work wasn't a priority!
A beautiful view across Derwent Water to Catbells. On to today's walk...
Windermere from the path to Orrest Head.
Mossy wall.
I don't know what your doing up there Dougal, Casper has gone the sensible way through the sheep hole down to the left!
The view to the north west on the top of Orrest Head.
Take a seat and have a view in any direction you like.
Orrest Head, the new viewpoint indicator has sadly gone again.
The view southwards to Bowness and Windermere.
Something has grabbed Casper and Dougal's attention.
Sour Howes.
Wansfell.
Damp and slippery Orrest Head.
The view towards Ambleside.
Sour Howes and Sallows from the descent to Common Wood.
Back to Windermere.