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Gummer’s How

Walked on 03/01/2006

Start point: Gummer’s How Car Park (SD 390 877)

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Gummer’s How Car Park – Gummer’s How (OF) – Gummer’s How Car Park

Distance: 1.2 miles     Total Ascent: 150 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Bright and sunny once through the mist. 7°C

It was nice to get back out on the fells after the Christmas break this lunchtime, and there was a welcome surprise with the weather – after driving through thick fog, we emerged on the Gummer’s How road to see Windermere and the southern valleys covered by cloud and another temperature inversion. We couldn’t have asked for better and of course Angus was very excited at being out once again! A great walk to blow away the cobwebs.

01 Gummer's How

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The Coniston fells across Windermere which is covered in a thick blanket of cloud - taken from the Fell Foot road.

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On the path to Gummer's How now, looking south-west to Ulverston with The Hoad monument visible to the left of centre.

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The Coniston fells from further up towards the summit.

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Angus - glad to be out again?

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Looking south-east from Gummer's How summit to the Kent Estuary, completely covered in cloud.

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Temperature inversion on Windermere, the Coniston fells to the left, Fairfield and Red Screes to the right.

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A panoramic view of Windermere.

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A break in the cloud and a zoom shot of boats on Windermere.

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Windermere clouds and reflections.

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...and zooming in.

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The Coniston fells.

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A portrait of Connie.

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Cold enough on the top to put gloves on.

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Graythwaite Old Hall across Windermere. As a postscript, Connie got a camera for Christmas which she had to take on our walk today (naturally!). She thinks it is unfair that I never get my photo on this site and that no-one will know who I am! So, here goes - thanks Connie, great photo!

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