Furness Abbey

Walked on 24/03/2005

Weather: Sunny and bright, 15oC.

Not a fell walk on this warm and sunny afternoon but a lovely stroll around the ruins of Furness Abbey. Set in the Vale of Deadly Nightshade, the abbey was founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Blois, later King Stephen. It has long been perceived as a very romantic building, Wordsworth visited the abbey on several occasions and referred to it in his Prelude of 1805….

For any cautious man, a Structure famed

Beyond its neighbourhood, the antique Walls

Of that large Abbey which within the vale

Of Nightshade, to St. Mary’s honour built,

Stands yet, a mouldering Pile, with fractured Arch,

Belfry, and Images, and living Trees….

Spring is here...

Furness Abbey.

The Cloisters.

Great Arch.

How it used to look?

Stickle Pike

Walked on 23/03/2005

Start point: Kiln Bank Cross (SD 215 933)

Kiln Bank Cross – Stickle Tarn – Stickle Pike (OF) – Kiln Bank Cross

Distance: 1 mile Total Ascent: 153 metres Time Taken: 50 minutes

Weather: Brighter than this morning, 14oC.

As it was a bit brighter this afternoon, we had another short walk up to Stickle Pike above Broughton Mills. We were joined by Connie after she was sprung from school for Easter at lunchtime – much better than sitting in a classroom I think!

Stickle Pike is described in Wainwright’s Stickle Pike chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 126.

Stickle Pike route map.

Great Stickle, left, and Stickle Pike, right, from Broughton Mills.

Caw from the ascent of Stickle Pike. This is the fell I have chosen for the Wainwright Society Great Lakeland Challenge in May. Incidentally, Eric Robson, chairman of the Wainwright Society, writer and broadcaster has chosen Stickle Pike.

Angus and Connie at Stickle Tarn.

The steep path to the summit of Stickle Pike.

Stickle Pike summit looking to Harter Fell.

Looking over Great Stickle and Tarn Hill along the Lickle Valley to the Duddon Estuary.

Harter Fell with a glimpse of Bow Fell through the clouds to the right.

Blawith Knott

Walked on 23/03/2005

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Lang Tarn – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 2.4 miles Total Ascent: 230 metres Time Taken: 50 minutes

Weather: Grey and overcast with rain showers. 13oC.

Today’s walk visits the little frequented Woodland Valley which lies between the Duddon Estuary and Coniston. It was grey and overcast with no views to the high fells; at least the temperature is getting warmer – it felt like Spring today.

This walk follows the one described in Wainwright’s Blawith Knott chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 108.

Blawith Knott route map.

Giant's Grave, a Bronze Age barrow. It is a headstone with a small circle of stones nearest to the camera.

Great Burney across Subberthwaite Common.

Looking towards the Duddon Estuary from Blawith Knott.

Lang Tarn - 'shares with Foxes Tarn, Scafell, the distinction of being the smallest named tarn in Lakeland'.

An un-named tarn on Tottlebank Height.

Angus explores Tottlebank Height summit.

Blawith Knott.

Loughrigg Fell

Walked on 17/03/2005

Start point: Rydal (NY 365 062)

Rydal – Loughrigg Terrace – Loughrigg Fell (319) – Loughrigg Quarry cave – Rydal

Distance: 4.2 miles Total Ascent: 420 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weather: Grey and overcast with rain showers.

We had a walk following in Wordsworth’s footsteps today, up to that family favourite Loughrigg Fell. The clouds hung over the higher fells today whilst Loughrigg retained relative clarity. This walk was good for a swim (for some!) if not for views…

Loughrigg Fell route map.

3D image of the walk route.

A swim in Rydal Water.

Grasmere.

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Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace.

The path to the summit of Loughrigg Fell.

Loughrigg Fell summit.

Nab Scar over Rydal Water.

The entrance to the big cave on Loughrigg Quarries...

...and the view out from inside. '..there is shelter enough here for the whole population of Ambleside..' - AW.

Little Isle and Heron Island on Rydal Water.

Rydal Mount, the home of William Wordsworth 1813-1850.

Holme Fell

Walked on 14/03/2005

Start point: Hodge Close (NY 315 016)

Holme Fell from Hodge Close

Distance: 1.8 miles Total Ascent: 203 metres Time Taken: 40 minutes

Weather: Overcast with hail and rain showers.

A short walk up to Holme Fell from Hodge Close today; there are great views of The Langdale Pikes and Coniston Water from here. The skies were murky and threatening ‘weather’ but we managed to get down before the worst. Hodge Close is an intriguing place; it is a disused quarry that warrants closer inspection and its deep chasm holds relics of an industrial past.

Holme Fell route map.

The approach to Holme Fell from the north.

Wetherlam from the summit.

Coniston Water.

The Langdale Pikes.

One of the disused reservoirs on the slopes of Holme Fell.

Hodge Close, a disused quarry...

...with cobalt blue water at the bottom of the deep hole.

Two great arches, the entrance to the hole....

...nice for a swim.

'Hodge Close'.

The Langdale Pikes

Walked on 10/03/2005

Start point: New Dungeon Ghyll Car Park (NY 295 064)

New Dungeon Ghyll – Thorn Crag – Loft Crag – Pike O’Stickle – Thunacar Knott – High Raise – Sergeant Man – Pavey Ark – Harrison Stickle – New Dungeon Ghyll

Distance: 8.2 miles Total Ascent: 1017 metres Time Taken: 3 hours 50 minutes

Weather: Warmer than of late with the tops in and out of mist all day.

A return visit to old favourites The Langdale Pikes today – it’s a little while since I’ve done them so this round made a nice change today. With it being Easter soon, this area becomes very busy so I thought I’d better get out while the place was virtually deserted…

The Langdale Pikes route map.

3D image of the walk route.

Pike O' Blisco and Great Knott across Oxendale from the ascent to Thorn Crag.

Lingmoor Fell and Side Pike across The Langdale Valley.

Pike O' Stickle from Loft Crag.

The mist hangs on Loft Crag from Pike O' Stickle.

The Langdale Pikes from the back, on the way to Thunacar Knott. Thorn Crag - extreme left, Loft Crag - left of centre and Pike O'Stickle, right.

The frozen summit tarn on Thunacar Knott.

High Raise summit looking along Langstrath. Happy Birthday Angus - 9 yesterday!

Bow Fell and Esk Pike.

Easterly view from Pavey Ark.

Looking along Great Langdale to Windermere from Pavey Ark.

Harrison Stickle from Pavey Ark.

Waterfall below Thorn Crag.

Looking along Oxendale at the end of the walk, the cloud has cleared now.

The Kentmere Horseshoe

Walked on 08/03/2005

Start point: Kentmere (NY 176 011)

Kentmere – Garburn Pass – Yoke (313) – Ill Bell (314) – Froswick (315) – Thornthwaite Beacon – Mardale Ill Bell – Nan Bield Pass – Harter Fell – Kentmere Pike (316) – Goat Scar (317) – Shipman Knotts (318) – Kentmere

Distance: 13.7 miles Total Ascent: 1436 metres Time Taken: 5 hours

The day started off brightly for today’s long Kentmere Horseshoe walk with the grey clouds gathering by lunchtime and taking the edge off the fine views. There is still plenty of snow on the tops although it was warmer than of late. This is a fine round with great views in all directions.

The Kentmere Horseshoe route map.

Elevation profile of the route.

3D image of the walk route.

Yoke ahead, with Ill Bell and Froswick appearing to the left.

The Coniston Fells from Yoke.

The view along Windermere from the summit of Yoke.

Panorama of the way ahead from Yoke.

The three summit cairns on Ill Bell.

The sun shines on Yoke from Ill Bell.

One man and his dog on Ill Bell.

Ill Bell from the approach to Froswick.

The head of Kentmere from Froswick.

Looking north-west towards Helvellyn from Thornthwaite Crag.

The view north on the way to Mardale Ill Bell.

A glittering Kentmere Reservoir with Yoke - Ill Bell - Froswick to the right.

Small Water and Haweswater from the descent to the Nan Bield Pass.

Yoke - Ill Bell - Froswick from Harter Fell.

No need to use the stile with all the snow drifting against the wall on Kentmere Pike.

Longsleddale from Goat Scar.

The wild ponies have come down to the valley for winter.

The Kentmere Horseshoe. Select on the image for a full size version.

Boat How

Walked on 04/03/2005

Start point: Boot (NY 176 011)

Boot – Burnmoor Tarn – Boat How (312) (OF) – Boot

Distance: 4.5 miles Total Ascent: 393 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weather: Cold, some sunny and snow showers

There was a mixed bag of weather this morning for the gentle walk from Boot in Eskdale, out to Burnmoor Tarn for a view of the high fells, and back to Boot via Boat How. There were frequent snow showers with plenty of snow in evidence above 500m.

This walk follows the one described in Wainwright’s Boat How chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 178.

Boat How route map.

Elevation profile of the route.

3D image of the walk route.

Eskdale Mill and the bridge at Boot.

Scafell appears over Eskdale Fell.

Harter Fell, Great Barrow and Little Barrow from Gill Bank.

Looking over Burnmoor Tarn to Mosedale.

Kirk Fell.

Scafell.

Highly des res, nice if you can get it! - Burnmoor Lodge.

The summit of Boat How, Great Gable now visible between Kirk Fell and Scafell.

Looking along Miterdale to Muncaster Fell.

One of the many stone circles in the area. Scafell is caught in a snowstorm now.

Harter Fell.

Boot.

The Old Man of Coniston

Walked on 01/03/2005

Start point: Walna Scar road (SD 289 970)

Walna Scar car park – Low Water – The Old Man of Coniston – Goat’s Hawse – Goat’s Water – Walna Scar car park

Distance: 5.6 miles Total Ascent: 562 metres Time Taken: 2 hours 15 minutes

Weather: Cold, some sunny spells.

The sun was shining on the Coniston fells this morning so I couldn’t resist another snowy walk up to The Old Man. We were the first up that way this morning and blazed a trail through the newly fallen snow; a great feeling.

The Old Man of Coniston route map.

Elevation profile of the route.

3D image of the walk route.

The Coniston fells from Torver.

The Bell with Wetherlam behind from the Walna Scar road.

Low Water.

Relics of an industrial past on The Old Man.

Icicle formations on the crags above Low Water. The climbers near the bottom show the scale.

A panoramic view of Coniston Water from the summit of The Old Man of Coniston.

The Old Man (Men?) of Coniston.

Snow cornices on the ridge to Brim Fell.

Harter Fell from the descent to Goat's Hawse.

Dow Crag.

Goat's Water.

The Gullies and Chimneys of Dow Crag.

Skiddaw

Walked on 28/02/2005

Start point: Orthwaite Road, near Bassenthwaite (NY 237 311)

Bassenthwaite – Watches (300) – The Edge – Ullock Pike (301) – Longside Edge – Long Side (302) – Carl Side (303) –Skiddaw (304-308) – Broad End (309) – Bakestall (310) – Cockup (311)– Bassenthwaite

Distance: 7.9 miles Total Ascent: 1229 metres Time Taken: 3 hours 40 minutes

Weather: Cold, many snow showers with blizzard conditions on Skiddaw.

Today’s walk is to Skiddaw via The Edge and Longside Edge – a really great route of ascent. The weather worsened throughout the walk and crampons were required for the steep ascent to Skiddaw. Once on the top, the blizzard whipped up and there was a complete white-out.

Elevation profile of the route.

3D image of the walk route.

Summit panorama from Watches. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

Bassenthwaite Lake from The Edge.

Longside Edge from Ullock Pike.

Looking back to Ullock Pike from Longside Edge.

Carl Side and Skiddaw Little Man from Long Side.

Looking towards Borrowdale from Carl Side.

A frozen Carlside Tarn.

The steep path to Skiddaw. Crampons and ice axe were required for this ascent (for me, not Angus!).

Panoramic view of the route - Carl Side is on the left, then Long Side, Longside Edge and Ullock Pike.

White out on Skiddaw. Birkett counts five separate tops on Skiddaw - South Top, Middle Top, High Man, North Top and Broad End.

Bakestall from Cockup.

Binsey through a snow shower.

Panorama of The Edge and Bassenthwaite Lake from the Southerndale side.

Ullock Pike and Long Side from Southerndale.

Wast Water

Walked on 27/02/2005

Not a fell walk today but a visit to picturesque Wasdale with stunning views to the high fells. The sun shone when we arrived and the snowy tops made a lovely scene.

The classic view along Wast Water.

Buckbarrow.

Panoramic image of Wast Water and The Screes. Click to see a full size version.

Great Gable.

Yewbarrow.

The Circuit of Devoke Water

Walked on 23/02/2005

Start point: Birker Fell road (SD 171 977)

Birker Fell Road – Rough Crag (Birker Moor) (OF) – Water Crag (OF) – White Pike on Birkby Fell (OF) – Yoadcastle (OF)– Woodend Height (OF) – Seat How (Birker Moor) (OF) – Birker Fell Road

Distance: 5.4 miles Total Ascent: 686 metres Time Taken: 2 hours

Weather: Freezing temperatures, clear sunny spells and snow showers.

Devoke Water lies between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley and is hidden just off the Birker Fell road. The Circuit of Devoke Water gives fine views of the fells at the head of Wasdale, Eskdale and out to the Irish Sea. There was a cold, cold wind blowing from the high fells today bringing with it snow flurries, but when the clouds cleared there were some great views.

This round is described in Wainwright’s The Circuit of Devoke Water chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 144.

Elevation profile of the route.

3D image of the walk route.

Scafell and Slight Side from Rough Crag. The flat fell in the centre is Eskdale Fell. The tip of Scafell Pike can just be seen in the cloud to the right of Scafell summit.

Crook Crag and Green Crag with Harter Fell behind from the summit of Rough Crag.

Sellafield over Muncaster Fell and the west coast of Cumbria from Water Crag.

Linbeck Gill.

The Ravenglass Estuary from White Pike. Muncaster Castle is visible in the centre.

Whitfell and Stainton Pike from Yoadcastle.

Harter Fell over a frozen tarn between Yoadcastle and Woodend Height.

Looking north to the Pillar group of fells from Woodend Height. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

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The summit of Woodend Height looking over Devoke Water to the high Western Fells.

Devoke Water.

The clouds cleared over Esk Pike and Bow Fell towards the end of the walk. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

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Latterbarrow

Walked on 19/02/2005

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 bright, gradually getting overcast with snow flurries.

It was a lovely clear morning this morning so we had a family trek up to another great viewpoint with small stature, Latterbarrow which is situated just outside Hawkshead. The large obelisk on the summit of Latterbarrow is clearly visible from Hawkshead and it makes an inviting target. As we walked, the snow clouds gathered overhead and gave us a few flurries.

Latterbarrow is described in Wainwright’s Latterbarrow chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 84.

The Fairfield Horseshoe from the ascent of Latterbarrow.

Ambleside and the head of Windermere. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

The Coniston Fells.

The Langdales. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

Angus, Connie and Louise enjoy the view from the impressive summit column on Latterbarrow, the Ill Bell ridge is behind.

The Langdale Pikes.

Black Combe

Walked on 17/02/2005

Start point: Beckside (SD 153 847)

Beckside – White Hall Knott – White Combe (OF) – Whitecombe Moss – Stoupdale Head (OF) – Black Combe (OF) –South Top of Black Combe – Whicham Mill – Beckside

Distance: 6.25 miles Total Ascent: 657 metres Time Taken: 2hours 20 minutes

Weather: Sunny and bright.

Black Combe lies in the extreme south-west of the Lake District and its remoteness from other fells means that it is rarely visited and its detachment from the main fells means that it is easily identifiable from a distance.

The sun shone more than could have been expected this morning with the thick covering of cloud over the top of Black Combe lifting by the time I reached the summit. Black Combe is described in Wainwright’s Black Combe chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 176.

Elevation profile of the route. Key: WHK=White Hall Knott, WC=White Combe, SH=Stoupdale Head, BC=Black Combe

3D image of the walk route.

White Hall Knott with the White Combe ridge running to the left.

The Whicham Valley from the ascent of White Hall Knott.

The cloud hangs on the very top of Black Combe, from White Hall Knott. The route used in descent is the shoulder running from the top left down through the centre.

The Coniston Fells from White Combe. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

Sunrays over the Duddon Estuary.

Black Combe from White Combe, the clouds clearing now.

Looking north to the Scafell range in heavy cloud from Stoupdale Head.

Looking back to Stoupdale Head from the ascent of Black Combe.

View from a sunny South Top of Black Combe, annotation below.

Looking over White Combe to the Coniston Fells.

Whitecombe Beck.

Whicham Mill.

Orrest Head

Walked on 14/02/2005

Start point: Windermere (SD 414 987)

Orrest Head (OF) from Windermere

Weather: Cold, fine with sunny spells.

This week is the school half-term, so today’s short walk is a child friendly one to Orrest Head, famous for being Wainwright’s first ascent of a Lake District fell and the one that changed his life forever. It is easy to see why with an easy stroll from Windermere rewarded with magnificent views of the high fells. Orrest Head is described in Wainwright’s Orrest Head chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 26.

This way...

Connie and Angus at the summit view indicator.

Red Screes.

Caudale Moor, Thornthwaite Crag and the Ill Bell ridge

The Langdale Pikes and High Raise.

The Central Fells. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

The Coniston Fells.

Looking south along Windermere.

The Bannisdale Horseshoe

Walked on 10/02/2005

Start point: Dryhowe Bridge (NY 531 017)

Dryhowe Bridge, Bannisdale – Whiteside Pike (292) (OF) – Todd Fell (293) (OF) – Capplebarrow (294) (OF) – Ancrow Brow (295) – Long Crag on Bannisdale Fell (296) (OF) – White How (Bannisdale) (297) (OF) – Borrowdale Head (298) –Lamb Pasture (299) (OF) – Dryhowe Bridge, Bannisdale

Weather: Fine with sunny spells.

Today’s walk is a round of Bannisdale, a remote and virtually uninhabited (and unvisited) valley to the north east of Kendal. The walk basically follows Wainwright’s The Bannisdale Horseshoe chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 260, this being the longest round in the book. Ancrow Brow and Borrowdale Head are tagged ‘un-named’ by Wainwright and confusingly Birkett’s Ancrow Brow is different to the one marked on the O.S map.This walk was harder than it appears on the map due to the nature of the grassy hills which are boggy and tussocky and make hard going.

Elevation profile of the route. Key: WP=Whiteside Pike, TF=Todd Fell, C=Capplebarrow, AB1=Ancrow Brow (Birkett), AB2=Ancrow Brow (O.S), LC=Long Crag, WH=White Howe, BH=Borrowdale Head, LP=Lamb Pasture

3D image of the walk route.

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Sleddale Forest and Brunt Knott from the summit of Whiteside Pike.

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Long Sleddale from Todd Fell. See below for an annotated version of this photo.

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White Howe from Capplebarrow.

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Long Sleddale from Birkett's Ancrow Brow summit.

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The head of Longsleddale from an un-named summit.

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Bannisdale from Long Crag.

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Quarry workings on Capplebarrow.

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Looking south-east to the Howgills from White Howe.

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White Howe from Borrowdale Head.

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Bannisdale from Lamb Pasture.

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Lamb Pasture from Dryhowe Bridge.

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Dryhowe Bridge.

Ullscarf

Walked on 09/02/2005

Start point: Dobgill (NY 316 140)

Dobgill – Brown Rigg (285) – Blea Tarn Fell (286) – Standing Crag (287) – High Saddle of Coldbarrow Fell (288) – Low Saddle of Coldbarrow Fell (289) – Ullscarf (290) – Wythburn Fell (291) – Dobgill

Weather: Grey and overcast.

Today’s walk is a round of Ullscarf – a remote and mainly pathless area which is mainly grassland. The weather was brighter than could have been expected with the sun making the odd appearance and no rain; cloud was prevalent above 500m.

Elevation profile of the route. Key: BR=Brown Rigg, BTF=Blea Tarn Fell, SC=Standing Crag, HS=High Saddle, LS=Low Saddle, U=Ullscarf, WF=Wythburn Fell

3D image of the walk route.

From times past...an ancient walled lane leading from nowhere to nowhere, presumably in use prior to the creation of Thirlmere.

The head of Thirlmere.

The distinctive balancing stone which marks the summit of Brown Rigg.

High Tove from Blea Tarn Fell (un-named on the O.S map).

Blea Tarn. Misty summits...

Standing Crag.

High Saddle of Coldbarrow Fell.

Low Saddle of Coldbarrow Fell.

Ullscarf.

Thirlmere from Wythburn Fell.

Seat Sandal from 'Beacon', marked on the O.S map.

Harrop Tarn.

Waterfall on Dob Gill.

Catbells

Walked on 08/02/2005

Start point: Keswick Landing Stages (NY 264 227)

Keswick Landing Stages – Hawes End – Skelgill Bank – Catbells – Hause Gate – Brandelhow Bay – Keswick Landing Stages

Distance: 2.5 miles Total Ascent: 450 metres Time Taken: 4 hours

Weather: Long sunny spells. 21°C.

Today we had a walk up to Cat Bells (the setting for Beatrix Potter’s ‘The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle’, Connie’s favourite – of course!), getting there and back using the Derwent Water launch from Keswick. It was a warm day and Connie did brilliantly completing this climb, her hardest yet I think and she absolutely loved it on the launch.

Catbells route map.

The Cat Bells - Maiden Moor - High Spy ridge from the launch on Derwent Water.

The Skiddaw massif from the climb up to Cat Bells.

The north-western fells and the Newlands Valley.

Skiddaw.

Cat Bells from Skelgill Bank.

Rowling End and Causey Pike, Crag Hill to the left with Grisedale Pike to the right.

Connie hangs on to her sandwich whilst Angus sees something more interesting on the summit of Cat Bells.

Looking across Hause Gate to Maiden Moor.

Bassenthwaite Lake from Cat Bells.

Angus.

Blencathra in cloud from Brandelhow Bay on Derwent Water.

Claife Heights

Walked on 07/02/2005

Start point: Far Sawrey (SD 379 954)

Far Sawrey – Moss Eccles Tarn – Wise Een Tarn – Claife Heights (High Blind How) (OF) – Pate Crags – Far Sawrey

Weather: Started off promising with the sun threatening to break through the morning mist…but it never!

This morning’s short walk starts at Sawrey, the home of Beatrix Potter, and is a round of the high ground known as Claife Heights which lies between the western shore of Windermere and Esthwaite Water. The walk follows Wainwright’s Claife Heights chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 80.

Looking across to Near Sawrey at the start of the walk. The weather looked promising here as the sun was shining and the mist beginning to clear.

Moss Eccles Tarn.

Wise Een Tarn.

Looking back to Wise Een Tarn on the right and on the left is a reservoir of the Freshwater Biological Association based at Far Sawrey.

Trig. column on High Blind How, the highest point of Claife Heights. For some reason, Wainwright omitted to mention this although it is slightly off the path.

High Pate Crags.

Plenty of trees - snapped like matchsticks - here.

The path to Sawrey from Belle Grange.

Sallows

Walked on 01/02/2005

Start point: Troutbeck (NY 413 028)

Troutbeck – Garburn Road – Backstone Barrow – Sour Howes (283) – Sallows (284) – Garburn Road – Troutbeck

Weather: Clearing throughout the walk, ending with sunshine and blue skies!

Today’s walk is a short round from Troutbeck to two tops on Applethwaite Common, namely Sour Howes and Sallows. The weather started clearing almost as soon as I set off after initially being rather overcast…hooray! There are superb views along almost the whole length of Windermere and along Troutbeck Park throughout the walk.