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Gummer’s How

Walked on 13/02/2008

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

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 30 minutes

Weather: Sunny and warm. 12°C.

Today we had a late afternoon walk up to Gummer’s How after visiting Fell Foot park at the foot of Windermere. The views were rather hazy today but with it being so late we witnessed a stunning sunset that lit up the evening sky to the west.

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Before we went to Gummer's How we paid a visit to Fell Foot at the southern end of Windermere - for cake and drinks of course!

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There is a lovely view of the full length of Windermere from here.

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Gummer's How.

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The Coniston fells across a mirror finished Windermere.

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On the path to Gummer's How, the sun is already starting to set. What's Casper up to?

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Louise and Connie share the view on the climb.

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Some scrambling is involved on the upper section.

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A hazy view from the sun-kissed summit of Gummer's How.

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Connie adopts the traditional pose whilst Casper surveys the surroundings.

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Windermere from Gummer's How.

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Connie, Louise, Angus and Casper on Gummer's How, bathed in golden light.

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A fit of giggles from Connie, the boys aren't bothered though!

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The setting sun over Lakeside and the southern end of Windermere.

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The Fairfield group and Red Screes at the head of Windermere with Claife Heights prominent in the centre.

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The sun is burning a lovely yellow-orange now.

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The Coniston fells and distant Langdales.

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It really is a beautiful evening. Enjoy the setting sun...

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Nearly gone!

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One final one from the descent. ...and a few photos from Connie's camera - The ConnieCam!

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Me striking a pose for mummy.

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It was a nice sunset tonight.

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I took this photo of Mummy, Daddy, Angus and Casper when I was lying on the floor.

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Wow!

 

 

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