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Loughrigg Fell

Walked on 07/11/2008

Start point: Rydal (NY 365 062)

Rydal – Loughrigg Cave – Loughrigg Fell – Loughrigg Terrace – Rydal

Distance: 3.7 miles     Total Ascent: 325 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weather: Overcast with sunny intervals. 9oC.

Everywhere was a bit dull and dreary this morning and the drizzle was falling as I set off from Rydal for a walk up to Loughrigg Fell. This seemed to be the best bet for a bit of fine weather, but I didn’t hold out much hope…

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Crossing the bridge over the River Rothay, looking downstream.

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Looking upstream along the river.

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Distant Silver How across Rydal Water.

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Autumn at Rydal.

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It's all looking a bit gloomy over Rydal Water this morning.

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Looking out of the cave on Loughrigg Fell.

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Loughrigg Cave.

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Cave reflections.

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Autumn trees and a hint of a brighter weather at the start of the climb.

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Looking across to Nab Scar from the top of the cave.

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A ray of sunshine promising better things to come?

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Well, would you 'Adam and Eve' it? Blue sky and sunshine over Loughrigg Fell!

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Well, Casper looks surprised to see the sunshine as well. I promise you, this was the only clear sky in the southern lakes today.

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Silver How, also bathed in sunshine, from Loughrigg Fell.

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Elterwater and Lingmoor Fell from Loughrigg.

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Looking across to Nab Scar.

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The Vale of Grasmere from the descent.

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He's bright eyed and bushy tailed today.

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Silver How.

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Grasmere.

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Colourful trees and the Langdale Pikes put in a brief appearance.

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Seat Sandal and Stone Arthur and the trees of Baneriggs.

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Grasmere with Helm Crag and Steel Fell in view, almost on Loughrigg Terrace now.

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Silver How from Loughrigg Terrace.

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Heading for Rydal along Loughrigg Terrace.

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The skies have returned to their leaden former state now. Just timed that one right!

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