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Orrest Head

Walked on 23/11/2011

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

Orrest Head route map.

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Skiddaw gets a lovely inversion across Latrigg, I know where I would have gone if work wasn't a priority!

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A beautiful view across Derwent Water to Catbells. On to today's walk...

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Windermere from the path to Orrest Head.

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Mossy wall.

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I don't know what your doing up there Dougal, Casper has gone the sensible way through the sheep hole down to the left!

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The view to the north west on the top of Orrest Head.

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Take a seat and have a view in any direction you like.

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Orrest Head, the new viewpoint indicator has sadly gone again.

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The view southwards to Bowness and Windermere.

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Something has grabbed Casper and Dougal's attention.

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Sour Howes.

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Wansfell.

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Damp and slippery Orrest Head.

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The view towards Ambleside.

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Sour Howes and Sallows from the descent to Common Wood.

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Back to Windermere.

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