Start point: Blea Tarn Car Park (NY 296 043)
Blea Tarn – Bleatarn House – Lingmoor Fell – Lingmoor Tarn – Blea Tarn
Distance: 3 miles Total Ascent: 330 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 40 minutes
Weather: Wet and windy. 8oC.
It was certainly wet and windy when I set off for Lingmoor Fell this morning; I had thought of going higher but gave that a miss when the weather was so bad. It did eventually clear up a little and the wind died down but the temperature had noticeably dropped since last week. I always enjoy this fell and this direct route from Bleatarn House certainly seems to be the quickest way of getting up there.
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There has been lots of rain around this weekend and today was no exception; there are plenty of flooded roads around and I set off for Lingmoor Fell in waterproofs today following this beck directly from Bleatarn House.
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That blurry tail tells me Dougal is enjoying this walk. Look how he is turning slate now on his face and back.
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Descending towards Side Pike with Mickleden beyond and the Langdales getting a fleeting window of sun.
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Looking across to Bleatarn House, the route of ascent to Lingmoor Fell can be seen to the right of the tree line.