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Latterbarrow

Walked on 15/02/2008

Start point: Colthouse (SD 360 988)

Latterbarrow (OF) from Colthouse

Distance: 1.5 miles     Total Ascent: 143 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Sunny and cool. 7°C.

Another clear day today and long may it last. We had a short walk up to Wainwright Outlying fell Latterbarrow, the one with the large obelisk on the top overlooking Hawkshead. It was lovely up there today and of course we worked up a fine appetite for (the essential) lunch in Hawkshead!

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Connie spots something to photograph at the beginning of the walk. Hmm, I'd better watch out!

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The Coniston fells, Crinkle Crags and Bowfell from the climb to Latterbarrow.

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Someone's been rolling around in the bracken.

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The family at the large obelisk marking the summit of Latterbarrow.

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Angus enjoying the sunshine.

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Connie, Louise and Angus take in the spectacular view over Windermere on the north-eastern side of Latterbarrow. Sour Howes is the fell opposite.

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The Langdale Pikes.

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Wetherlam.

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Bowfell with Scafell Pike to the left.

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Red Screes looming above Ambleside

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Scandale and Ambleside.

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A lovely panorama on the descent.

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Crinkle Crags and Bowfell over Outgate.

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It is a steep descent from Latterbarrow. Angus has gone - can you spot him? Back by popular request, The ConnieCam! The following photos were all taken by Connie, commentary by Connie too!

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There is a nice view from this walk.

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The column on Latterbarrow is the biggest in the world daddy says.

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Mummy and Angus.

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Daddy taking photos.

 

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