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…
Crossing the bridge over the River Rothay, looking downstream.
Looking upstream along the river.
Distant Silver How across Rydal Water.
Autumn at Rydal.
It's all looking a bit gloomy over Rydal Water this morning.
Looking out of the cave on Loughrigg Fell.
Loughrigg Cave.
Cave reflections.
Autumn trees and a hint of a brighter weather at the start of the climb.
Looking across to Nab Scar from the top of the cave.
A ray of sunshine promising better things to come?
Well, would you 'Adam and Eve' it? Blue sky and sunshine over Loughrigg Fell!
Well, Casper looks surprised to see the sunshine as well. I promise you, this was the only clear sky in the southern lakes today.
Silver How, also bathed in sunshine, from Loughrigg Fell.
Elterwater and Lingmoor Fell from Loughrigg.
Looking across to Nab Scar.
The Vale of Grasmere from the descent.
He's bright eyed and bushy tailed today.
Silver How.
Grasmere.
Colourful trees and the Langdale Pikes put in a brief appearance.
Seat Sandal and Stone Arthur and the trees of Baneriggs.
Grasmere with Helm Crag and Steel Fell in view, almost on Loughrigg Terrace now.
Silver How from Loughrigg Terrace.
Heading for Rydal along Loughrigg Terrace.
The skies have returned to their leaden former state now. Just timed that one right!